Ex-VA House Del. Jones texted another legislator criticizing GOP House Speaker Todd Gilbert, accusing him of raising “little fascists” that he hoped would die.
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Christen Smith is Pennsylvania editor for The Center Square newswire service and co-host of Pennsylvania in Focus, a weekly podcast on America’s Talking Network. Recognized by Editor and Publisher Magazine as one of the media industry’s “Top 25 Under 35” in 2024.
Ward says ‘we are the stopgap’ after Ciattarelli praises Shapiro
The commonwealth’s divided government means “getting stuff done,” as Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro likes to say, doesn’t come easily.
Shapiro: States in PJM need more power grid control
Thirteen states trade energy back and forth to keep the lights on for 67 million people living within PJM’s power grid, the largest in the nation.
Federal appeals court says misdated ballots still valid
(The Center Square) – Ballots returned to county election offices with incorrect or missing dates still count as valid, according […]
Public transit funding and the road not yet taken
Of the transit funding plans proffered – using sales taxes versus the transit trust fund – neither has bipartisan support. There’s a road not yet taken, however.
WATCH: Senate GOP leader Pittman fires back at transit funding critics
In a 12-minute floor speech, Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman voiced his frustration with the tone of transit negotiations thus far.
Stopgap budget in Pennsylvania may not break gridlock
The Senate returned after a six-week reprieve to advance a $47 billion stopgap spending plan.
State House budget hits wall in Senate
The $50 billion bill awaiting action in the Pennsylvania Senate isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, according to Kate Flessner, spokeswoman for Senate Republicans.