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News & Brews February 23, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Future of measure to help sex abuse victims remains in limbo Even as the House is poised to open a window for victims of child sex abuse to sue—and…

News & Brews February 22, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Rancor reigns as Pa. House reconvenes  Yesterday, the Pa. House reconvened in special session with a new Democratic majority in place. The first several hours were spent debating rules…

News & Brews February 21, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pa. House reconvenes today — what's next?  House lawmakers will reconvene today for a special session, seven weeks after House Speaker Mark Rozzi adjourned the chamber. But as for…

News & Brews February 20, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Lawmaker to host safety hearing following train derailment  On Friday, Republican Sen. Wayne Langerholc (Cambria and Clearfield counties), who chairs the Senate Transportation Committee, announced he will hold a…

News & Brews February 17, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Shapiro calls for repeal of death penalty Yesterday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced “he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for…

News & Brews February 16, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pa. House returns next week, but will lawmakers do anything? House lawmakers are set to return to session next week, but with their inability over the past six weeks…

News & Brews February 15, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Dem leaders mum ahead of session The Center Square reports that three new Democrat members will be among House lawmakers when they return to session next week. But beyond…

News & Brews February 14, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Courtside 'political meeting' at Sixers game raises eyebrows Spotlight PA reports that then-Gov.-Elect Josh Shapiro attended a Sixers game with a high-dollar donor in January. And according to his…

News & Brews February 13, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Dems have House control — can they govern? The Inquirer looks at Democrats’ new “by the skin of their teeth” control of the Pa. House, highlighting the unpredictability of…

News & Brews February 10, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Fetterman remains hospitalized Sen. John Fetterman remained hospitalized Thursday evening, with tests thus far ruling out another stroke, according to his office. The AP reports that Fetterman is “being…