Jan. 6 Election Deniers Are Back on the Ballot From California to Florida, Republicans who backed Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election are running for office. Capital & Main · Oct 21
GOP candidates walk back abortion stance Rhetorical shifts from some in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Kansas exemplify the liabilities of abortion restriction Salon · Oct 18
‘Never seen anything quite like it’: How rural Pennsylvania’s $165 million data center fight became representative of the bipartisan battle against AI NorthPoint Development’s $10,000 offer to Hazle Township residents in exchange for data center approval has become the latest flashpoint around AI infrastructure. Fortune · Oct 11
Is Josh Shapiro the Democrats' Next Presidential Hopeful? Obama's Endorsement Puts Governor's Political Future in Focus Barack Obama has endorsed Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's re-election, raising his profile as Democrats consider potential 2028 presidential contenders. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
Communities nationwide are fighting furiously against data centers. The companies behind them are turning to politics IN FOCUS : ‘The moral of the story is, trying to bypass communities in developing these data centers is not working, and they’re going to take it to the polls,’ said one expert, Josh Marcus reports The Independent UK · Sep 5
Your Elected Officials Might Have Side Hustles. Here’s How to Find Out. Pennsylvania governor candidate Stacy Garrity makes money from fracking. We know from financial disclosures that are required in most states. Here’s how to use them. Capital & Main · Jul 31
In Pennsylvania, the Data Center Wars Hit the Ballot Box Voters angry about rising electricity bills have turned the fight over powering AI into the defining issue of the state's 2026 elections. Capital & Main · Jul 29
4 gubernatorial races that could affect the House majority ANALYSIS — Four years ago, Republicans complained that Pennsylvania gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano torpedoed their downballot efforts in key House races across the commonwealth. This time around, GOP nominee Stacy Garrity isn’t polling any better, again complicating House Republican campaigns in the Keystone State. And Pennsylvania is just one of… Roll Call · Jul 28
Gov. Shapiro Walks a Fine Line on Climate; His Opponent Just Wants to Drill. As cash flows into Pennsylvania governor's race, ethical questions over Stacy Garrity's fracking income loom. Capital & Main · Jul 22
Critics Blast Donald Trump as 'Worst Ever' After He Curses Out Successors on Live Television Donald Trump's speech at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit sparked criticism as he boasted about investment pledges, prompting online detractors to question his presidential legacy. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
How the fight over US datacenters is scrambling this state’s politics: ‘We don’t want it’ Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s governor, squares off with state lawmakers over the facilities powering an AI boom The Guardian - US · Jun 16
Scoop: Shapiro boosted Republican to retaliate against fellow Dem, ally says in recording The claim could could hurt Shapiro if he runs for president in 2028, as many expect. Axios · May 3
Former Democrats and Republicans Pennsylvania Governors Urge Lawmakers to Protect Josh Shapiro's Family All five living former Pennsylvania governors urged state leaders Monday to make Gov. Josh Shapiro's safety a nonpartisan priority, days after Treasurer Stacy Garrity refused to approve more than $1 million in security payments tied to the governor's private residence. Latin Times · Apr 27
Pennsylvania treasurer says 'no' to taxpayers footing $1M in security upgrades at Shapiro's home Pennsylvania’s treasurer is refusing to approve payments for more than $1 million in security upgrades to the private home of Gov. Josh Shapiro The Independent UK · Apr 23
Roll Call · Mar 5 At the Races: How to pass the torch in two easy steps Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Steve Daines’ exit plan.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Shapiro enters re-election year with Pennsylvania campaign record of $30 million The governor’s performance in the 2022 election has significantly elevated his profile within the Democratic Party
Zenger · Sep 4, 2024 Incumbent Stacy Garrity (R) And Erin McClelland (D) Are Running For Pennsylvania Treasurer Pennsylvania is one of 48 states that has a treasurer and one of 10 states holding an election for treasurer in 2024.
Top News · Feb 6, 2024 Over 100 Arrested Protesting Pennsylvania's Israel Investment at Capitol Over 100 protestors were arrested in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for demonstrating against the state government's investment in Israel. The protest was organi...
Ballotpedia · Mar 5, 2023 The top fundraisers among Pennsylvania statewide elected offices Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 1, 2023 Supreme Court rules Delaware wrongfully grabbed hundreds of millions in unclaimed MoneyGram funds The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that Delaware wrongfully grabbed hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed funds from customers of international payments giant MoneyGram, under the old legal doctrine of escheat.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022 States banking big bucks as Fed attempts to fight inflation States across the U.S. built big budget surpluses as inflation helped drive up their revenues from income and sales taxes
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022 Trump blowback could carry less bite in 2024 for some in GOP Donald Trump’s attacks on fellow Republican David McCormick contributed to the former hedge fund manager’s loss in Pennsylvania’s Senate primary in May
Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022 Editorial: Pennsylvania officials indulge election delusion at Trump rally Under rainy skies last Thursday evening in Greensburg, several Pennsylvania politicians continued to indulge the delusion that Donald Trump won the 2020 election.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 8, 2022 PSERS' legal bills jump as FBI and SEC continue probes of Pa.'s largest pension fund Investigations into PSERS have cost the teachers’ pension plan $4.5 million in legal and adviser bills since March 2021, state records show.