Political News
-
Republican Voters Drive Increase in Mail Ballot Requests in Pennsylvania
—
by
The uptick could be a sign that this year’s judicial retention races are stirring interest in the 2025 election.
-
$1M in Taxpayer Money Will Be Used to Make Security Upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Private Residence
—
by
Administration officials also disclosed safety upgrades totaling $32.3 million at the governor’s official residence in Harrisburg.
-
Great PA News Quiz: Shapiro’s Memoir, County Officials Withhold Payments, and Pa.’s Biggest Apple Crop
—
by
In this week’s news quiz: A New Jersey HQ relocates to Pennsylvania, three Pa. Republicans push Johnson on health care subsidies and Philly Council considers a new fee.
-
Budget Impasse Continues as Pa. Lawmakers Travel Abroad and Hold Pricey Fundraisers
—
by
Harrisburg has seen more than 130 legislative fundraisers and two international trips since the June 30 budget deadline.
-
Election 2025: State College Borough Council and Mayor
—
by
StateCollege.com editor Geoff Rushton conducted interviews for C-NET with candidates for boards of supervisors and councils in the Centre Region for the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election. Today we’re featuring the elections for State College Borough Council and mayor. THE ELECTION State College Borough Council Three Democratic incumbents are running unchallenged on the ballot for…
-
As Vaccine Policies Shift Under Trump Admin, Pa. Pediatricians Focus on Keeping Patients Informed
—
by
Pediatricians are speaking often and openly with parents who are anxious about the safety of vaccines amid changing federal policies. “We feel like the government is in our exam room,” one said.
-
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Memoir to Be Released in January
—
by
NEW YORK (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has a book coming out in January, touching upon everything from his swift political rise to the trauma of his home being set on fire. Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, announced Tuesday that “Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of Service,” will be released Jan.…
-
Election 2025: Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors
—
by
StateCollege.com editor Geoff Rushton conducted interviews for C-NET with candidates for boards of supervisors and councils in the Centre Region for the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election. Today we’re featuring the race for Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors. THE ELECTION Three candidates — two Democrats and one Republican — are seeking two at-large seats on…
-
Election 2025: Harris Township Board of Supervisors
—
by
StateCollege.com editor Geoff Rushton conducted interviews for C-NET with candidates for boards of supervisors and councils in the Centre Region for the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election. Today we’re featuring the election for Harris Township Board of Supervisors. THE ELECTION One candidate — Christopher Murrell — is on the ballot for the sole position on…
-
Why Abortion Is Front and Center in Democrats’ Messaging on Pa. Judicial Retention
—
by
The issue has been top of mind for Democratic voters since Roe v. Wade fell, say advocates hoping to keep a Democratic majority on the Pa. Supreme Court.