At least $18.7M poured into this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races
Supporters of the three justices — all elected as Democrats — outspent opponents by millions.
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Skill games avoid regulation again in Pa. as gambling lobby war intensifies
A dispute over the level of taxation and accusations of retribution derailed another attempt to regulate skill games in Pennsylvania.
Barstool influencers pushed anti-tax message as Pa. lawmakers privately debated sports betting proposal
As top Pennsylvania lawmakers worked to reach a long-awaited budget deal, three Barstool Sports influencers sent a message to their millions of followers: Harrisburg wants to tax your fun.
Democrats may sacrifice climate program to break Pennsylvania’s budget impasse
Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a key climate change program, has been tied up in litigation for years.
All the major players in Pa.’s budget impasse met in person this week. Will a deal follow?
The talks are occurring as Pennsylvania’s budget approaches four months late, and counties and nonprofits increasingly sound the alarm about the impasse.
Why tracking spending in this year’s critical Pa. Supreme Court retention races is so difficult
Blame it on a mix of lagging reporting, weakly enforced rules, and a campaign finance system that requires little transparency.
Budget impasse continues as Pa. lawmakers travel abroad and hold pricey fundraisers
Harrisburg has seen more than 130 legislative fundraisers and two international trips since the June 30 budget deadline.
Pennsylvania’s budget impasse hits 100 days, and a new proposal seems unlikely to end it
State House Democrats passed a $50.3 billion plan similar to one already rejected by the GOP-led state Senate.
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill as counties weigh borrowing to survive Pa. budget impasse
Some counties are draining their own reserves, cutting services, or laying off workers as state lawmakers continue debating the budget.
Pa. election 2025: A complete guide to Supreme Court retention candidates
Here’s what Pennsylvania voters need to know about state Supreme Court Justices Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht.