Political News
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Pa. Election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro Stand on Taxes, Spending, Skill Games and More
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Democrat Josh Shapiro has overseen big education investments and targeted tax breaks. Republican Stacy Garrity wants bigger tax cuts and much less spending.
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The Top Takeaways From the Only Debate Between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity
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Shapiro, the Democratic incumbent, defended his record, while Republican Garrity tried to differentiate herself on spending and education.
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Pennsylvania Voting Advocates Are Preparing for ICE to Disrupt the 2026 Election
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Federal law already prohibits armed agents at polling places, but Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta has a bill to clearly ban it on the state level.
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Pa. Is Getting at Least $516M From a Meta Settlement. It Could Spark a Political Fight
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The settlement says the attorney general controls the money, but Pennsylvania’s fiscal code says it should go into the General Fund.
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Great PA News Quiz: House Passes Big Election Bill, and a Historic Higher Ed Donation
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In this quiz: A former campaign treasurer pleads guilty to wire fraud, a data center developer offers $10,000 to residents and a Philly-set movie turns 50.
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Election 2026: PA 15th Congressional District
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C-NET hosted candidates in the 2026 election for interviews conducted by StateCollege.com editor Geoff Rushton. Featured here are interviews with the candidates for Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District. THE RACE Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District includes all of Centre, Armstrong, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, Snyder, Tioga, Union and Warren counties and parts…
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Pa. Election 2026: Where Garrity, Shapiro Stand on Public School Funding, Vouchers and Other Education Issues
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Democrat Josh Shapiro has signed budgets sending nearly $2 billion more to Pennsylvania’s poorest schools. Republican Stacy Garrity wants to reexamine that spending.
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Bill to Let Unaffiliated Voters Participate in Pennsylvania Primaries Passes State House
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The measure likely won’t become law this legislative session, but its House passage represents a key milestone for advocates.
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Great PA News Quiz: Moshannon Vote, DOJ Deal and Golf Tournaments Come to Pa.
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In this quiz: county commissioners vote to extend an immigration facility contract, midterms stakes, and Pennsylvania-bred apples.
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The 2026 Races That Could Decide Control of the Pennsylvania House and Senate
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Democrats believe they have their best shot in recent memory at winning a vaunted trifecta — control of the governorship and both legislative chambers.