October 12, 2020 | 5:47 AM
Here’s how Democrats could flip the Pennsylvania legislature
Just nine Republican seats in the House and four in the Senate would have to flip to blue in order for power in Harrisburg to change hands.
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September 25, 2020 | 5:41 AM
Gov. Wolf slams GOP for trying to thwart COVID-19 mitigation
For months, the GOP-controlled legislature has chafed under the executive authority Wolf assumed as part of his COVID-19 disaster declaration. Wolf has consistently shot down their efforts. Most recently, lawmakers failed to override his veto of the sports bill.
July 14, 2020 | 4:04 PM
Pa. House passes constitutional changes that would limit governor’s emergency powers
The state Supreme Court earlier this month upheld the governor’s disaster emergency declaration, saying the legislature can’t terminate the declaration on its own.
Updated: July 14, 2020 | 6:14 pm
Pa. Democratic state senator tests positive for the coronavirus
A spokesperson for Senate Democrats said Sen. Anthony Williams received the result Tuesday.
June 29, 2020 | 5:00 AM
Two for the price of one: Pair of proposed amendments to state constitution head to Pa. House
Bid to limit governor's emergency powers is attached to racial equality amendment
Updated: June 12, 2020 | 5:55 pm
Wolf asks state Supreme Court to rule on emergency powers dispute immediately
Responding to legislature's lawsuit, Wolf asks high court to use "King's Bench" jurisdiction
June 10, 2020 | 5:50 PM
Pa. courts may avoid definitive ruling in legal fight over governor’s emergency powers
While both governor and legislature want quick action, judiciary likely to proceed deliberately
June 10, 2020 | 7:02 AM
13 ideas to improve policing in Pennsylvania
At least 2 will be considered by a legislative panel next week
Updated: June 9, 2020 | 10:58 pm
Pa. legislature passes resolution to revoke Gov. Wolf’s coronavirus emergency order
Action sets up a likely court fight over whether governor can veto the move