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HARRISBURG (TNS) — After years of opposing such a measure, Pennsylvania Democrats are poised on Tuesday to allow a vote in the state House on a bill t...

HARRISBURG (TNS) —Pennsylvania'sbiggest race this election year won't be on the primary ballot. The candidates won't have political parties listed. An...

The new Pennsylvania GOP chairman, state Sen. Greg Rothman, was elected on a platform that can be described as: “Let’s make Pennsylvania Florida.” In ...

The McKean County Green Party passed bylaws and elected officers this week. The chapter will seek affiliation with Green Party of Pennsylvania and fil...

OnApril 10, theHouse of Representativespassed the badly misnamed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE Act, which is now headed for a ...

It appears that good news keeps coming for Pennsylvania’s Republicans. Recently released data reveal a subtle but significant trend: Republicans are e...

HARRISBURG — With primaries fast approaching, some legislators want to improve upon election mistakes made last November. Rep. Frank Burns, D-Johnstow...

HARRISBURG — As the number of independent voters grows, there is broad bipartisan support among Pennsylvania voters for allowing the state’s 1.4 milli...

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., introduced a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to implement term limits in Con...

I’ve been a working GOP political consultant for more than 40 years. One of the most amazing stories in politics in that time is the way the GOP in Pe...

HARRISBURG – Democrats in Pennsylvania flipped a reliably red seat in the state Senate on Tuesday by less than 500 votes. East Petersburg Mayor James ...

A legal challenge to signatures on the nominating petitions of Bradford City controller candidate Randall Turner has led to his removal from the ballo...

The candidate list for the upcoming primary election for McKean County shows a lack of candidates for important offices, some hotly contested seats an...

Do your homework and spread the word about the City of Bradford exploring the possibility of changing to a home rule form of government. That was the ...

HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania's special election next week will determine whether Democrats or Republicans will control the state House, a glimpse of...

When the county is in turmoil and awash in frustration, suspicion and anger it may help to think about basic principles — to think about those ideas t...

Rep. Jared Solomon, D-Philadelphia, has introduced a concurrent resolution calling Pennsylvania to join states seeking a constitutional amendment for ...

American workers have the freedom to form or join a union if they choose. Do they have the right to reject union membership? Not if Nevada Sen.Jacky R...

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania has wanted to upgrade its aging voter registration system for several years, but stumbles have occurred. Legislators were to...

HARRISBURG – Congratulations were in order for the Department of State during its appearance before the Senate Appropriations committee following last...