Divided U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with case of Pennsylvania man who joined Jan. 6 mob
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a Jan. 6, 2021, case that could potentially upend convictions for a mass of Capitol riot defendants and slash some election interference charges against former President Donald Trump, Penn Capital Star reports.
How to Track Your Pennsylvania Mail Ballot
Ballots must be returned to county election offices by 8 p.m. on Election Day on April 23 in order to be counted, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
PA Primary Preview: Democrats For Attorney General
Five candidates are vying for the Democratic nomination for Attorney General. The position has been viewed recently as a stepping stone to the Governor’s mansion, as both Josh Shapiro and Tom Corbett served as AG prior to assuming the executive position, PoliticsPA reports.
PA Primary Preview: Republicans For Attorney General.
Two candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for Attorney General. The position has been viewed recently as a stepping stone to the Governor’s mansion, as both Josh Shapiro and Tom Corbett served as AG prior to assuming the executive position, PoliticsPA reports.
Philly Sees 37% Drop in Homicides
The number of homicides in major American cities is falling at its quickest pace in decades following huge jumps during the pandemic, Axios' Russell Contreras writes.
Why It Matters: The nation is on track to see one of the lowest levels of violent crimes and homicides since President Obama was in office. Polls show crime is a top concern ahead of the 2024 election — and it's an issue where Republicans regularly edge Democrats.
Pennsylvania’s Top Election Official Begins Daily Election Updates Ahead Of Primary
Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt on Monday held the first of several planned informational live streams that will be held daily leading up to the April 23 primary elections. The goal, Schmidt said, is to ensure transparency, Penn Capital-Star reports.
Republican Voter Registration Is Booming in Pennsylvania
In every single county in Pennsylvania, the number of registered Republicans has increased in the last five months. And in all but a handful, the number of Democrats has declined, NOTUS reports.
Congressional Primary Preview: PA-10
In their continuing series, PoliticsPA takes a look at the Democratic contenders for the 10th Congressional District nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Pa. Democrats and union workers rally at the Capitol for $20 per hour ‘living wage’
All of Pennsylvania’s neighboring states have a higher minimum wage, but the Keystone State remains stuck at the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour, Penn Capital Star reports.
