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Will two nights of Democratic debates with 20 candidates shake up the field, energize the party -- or just fizzle? → Read More
A Philly native, former teacher and retired real estate broker left me a voicemail message very worthy of sharing. → Read More
As the state legislature pushes to end cash assistance serving thousands of Philadelphia's most vulnerable citizens, Gov. Wolf is being urged by fellow Democrats to save the program. → Read More
Those representing Philadelphia in Harrisburg are feeling frustration once again as the legislature works toward resolution of the annual state budget. → Read More
The story of Sen. Daylin Leach is full of allegations, calls for his resignation, a controversial summary report of a Senate investigation and more. But where does it go from here? → Read More
Philly lawmakers face an uphill fight in seeking a hike in the minimum wage and saving a grant program for some of the city's most vulnerable citizens. → Read More
Delaware County Rep. Jennifer O'Mara is pressing for greater attention to Pennsylvania's student debt problem. → Read More
State lawmakers take all kinds of gifts because they can. If they didn't, maybe they could help improve their image. → Read More
Despite speculation the Keystone State is THE battleground state in 2020, there are multiple reasons it could come up being less of a player. → Read More
How to explain Pennsylvania's horrible, no good national ranking and a new poll showing Gov. Wolf doing fine and voters happy with the state's direction? → Read More
There are lots of reasons not to vote in Tuesday's primary election, including protecting the status quo. But is that really what you want? → Read More
Meet one of the young legislators behind the 'Philadelphia Platform,' Northeast Philly state Rep. Jared Solomon. → Read More
A proposal to elect statewide judges on a regional basis raises questions about practicality and politics. → Read More
State lawmakers keep getting attention for all the wrong reasons. So, legislative leaders delivered a knock-it-off lecture stressing basic civil behavior. → Read More
A state Senate-passed bill sets the stage for a small but needed political reform that just might lead to other reforms and make Pennsylvania politics and government better. → Read More
Harrisburg's having a hyperactive week. Could that mean the state (and the planet) will reap the benefits? → Read More
As the May primary election approaches, Philadelphia's political/government watchdog group is hoping to focus voter attention on needed reforms to city politics. → Read More
With former Vice President Joe Biden set to enter the race for president, there's evidence his former office is more of an asset than one might think. → Read More
My long-standing relationship with Pennsylvania's legislature is fraying badly. To the point I wonder whether it's really worth saving. → Read More
The large field of Democratic presidential candidates is inviting splits over ideology, age and gender that promise to be key in picking a nominee. → Read More