Beyond the familiar red vs. blue battle, alternative parties are gaining momentum, and a growing bloc of independent voters is demanding a greater say.
Bucks commissioners approve 2026 operating budget with tax increase
The board enacted a $517 million plan to fund the government through the end of next year.
Joint statement from Fitzpatrick and Graham on Russia sanction bill
With 100 cosponsors in the House and 85 in the Senate, this bill is the most unified, bipartisan push yet to choke off the cash fueling Putin’s war.
Even Republicans are furious after Trump fires McEntarfer
This firing wasn’t just an administrative shake-up: This was a political hit job meant to punish a Biden-era appointee.
Tim Balch: Dems, follow Shapiro’s lead and call out GOP fiscal hypocrisy
Shapiro’s budget for Pennsylvania at least bears a passing resemblance to the wants and needs of his constituents.
Bradley Vasoli: The drug war is lost; hope is not
Under a less punitive system, society could focus on treatment and harm reduction.