Spotlight PA

While a top Republican claimed the creation of more Democratic-leaning seats was done for political reasons, nonpartisan metrics show the map better reflects the partisan makeup of the state.

Though Republicans retain an advantage, the maps could substantially alter the balance of power in Harrisburg and one will likely be challenged in court.

The high court’s pivotal role in choosing the next map, which could alter the balance of power in Washington, D.C., will likely fuel continued partisan scrutiny from Republicans.

The omitted information set the stage for the board to vote to certify an incorrect and exaggerated sum for its investment performance.

The speech will provide the roadmap for weeks of budget hearings and negotiations between the term-limited governor and the Republican-controlled legislature.

An internal review of PSERS’ exaggerated profit figure was presented to board members Monday, but it’s unclear if and when the public will learn the results.

Pennsylvania’s mail voting law was ruled unconstitutional, but it will remain in place for the time being as the Wolf administration pursues an appeal.

Teams representing top lawmakers and average Pennsylvanians widely agree on the basics of a good map but differ on how to weigh factors like partisan fairness.

The ruling by Commonwealth Court comes in response to suits filed by a Bradford County commissioner and group of Republican state representatives.

A law firm is set to unveil the findings of an internal investigation into the mammoth plan at a private session for the PSERS board next week.

Since January 2021, Pennsylvania legislators have proposed more than 70 changes to the constitution, some of which could radically reshape how parts of state government work.

The failures are not the result of poor oversight, but rather an explicit effort by lawmakers to limit the information that is collected about the tax credit program.

Those in charge of drawing the state’s congressional and legislative maps have blown the Wolf administration’s Jan. 24 deadline for final versions.

The state Senate voted Monday to approve a Republican-backed plan that nonpartisan analysts say has a clear GOP advantage.

Leaders of the fund have become increasingly upset over what they perceive as “leaks” about the botched investment calculation scandal that has led to multiple federal investigations.