Recount petitions have become an increasingly common tool for those seeking to question results, leading to delays in certification and fresh doubts about the integrity of the elections.
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Mark Rozzi says he will step down as speaker of the Pennsylvania House
Rozzi, who was elected in a surprise deal engineered by Republicans, said he wanted to make way for Democrat Joanna McClinton to become the chamber’s first female speaker.
The Pa. House is getting ready to consider new chamber rules
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D., Berks) says he will introduce chamber rules this week that would give Republicans more power to set the legislative agenda, even though they are now the minority party.
Shapiro admin can do more as rollbacks to food and health benefits loom in Pa., experts say
Millions of Pennsylvanians will soon get less money to buy food, and hundreds of thousands could lose their government health insurance.
Shapiro admin contends taking Super Bowl tickets from group that gets state money didn’t violate governor’s own gift ban
The ban, enacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro, prevents him from taking pricey tickets from people or groups with “financial relations” with Pennsylvania.
Unequal election policies disenfranchised Pennsylvania voters in 2022
Pennsylvania counties make their own policies on drop boxes, fixing mail ballots, and more, creating an uneven landscape that gives people additional voting options based on where they live.
The Pa. House is coming back with a Democratic majority, but don’t expect the rules stalemate to end
The chamber will return this week to focus on providing legal relief to sexual abuse survivors, but leaders are still debating what permanent rules to govern the chamber should look like.
Top gaming regulators in Pa. met with industry lobbyists before coming out against a casino competitor
The state Gaming Control Board, which previously took no position on the legality of skill games despite casino opposition, reversed course after their meeting with Parx Casino representatives.
Shapiro sat courtside at a Sixers game with a donor in what his campaign called a ‘political meeting’
A spokesperson for Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro wouldn’t say who paid for the pricey tickets, but said the expenses will be reported as an in-kind campaign contribution.
Shapiro, Pa. lawmakers face multibillion-dollar budget question after major school funding ruling
Should the ruling stand, Gov. Josh Shapiro and the divided Pennsylvania legislature will be faced with a multibillion-dollar challenge with no prescribed solution.
Tracking Josh Shapiro’s biggest campaign promises
New Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro made a lot of promises on the campaign trail. As Shapiro begins the work of governing, Spotlight PA is tracking his progress keeping them.
5 ways Pa.’s marijuana laws could change in 2023
The Pennsylvania legislature is considering everything from expanding who can get medical marijuana to full legalization. Here’s what you need to know.
Democrats sweep special elections, affirming first Pa. House majority in 12 years
Democrats have won three special elections for Pennsylvania’s state House, which means they officially control the chamber after a month-long impasse with Republicans.
Pa. House control will likely be decided by special elections this week
The Pennsylvania state House has been unable to function for a month. Three special elections this week could end the standoff, though big questions remain.
Pennsylvanians were asked what they want to change about the state House
As the Pennsylvania state House remains deadlocked, members of the public told Speaker Mark Rozzi they want more bipartisan cooperation, open primaries, and less reliance on constitutional amendments.