The Independent Fiscal Office’s finding that “there is little or no correlation” between spending on public schools and test scores raised eyebrows among Pennsylvania legislators.
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Spotlight PA will cover the race for governor, the fight for control of the legislature, the challenges facing local election officials, and everything you need to make an informed vote.
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See how the final Pennsylvania state Senate map scores in every key area
The map could make small changes to the partisan composition of the chamber while improving traditional metrics.
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Wolf asks GOP-led legislature to spend Pa.’s federal aid dollars as he pitches $1.8B boost for education
Though Wolf’s nearly $44 billion financial blueprint does not include any proposed tax increases, it is almost certain to face pushback from GOP leaders.
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Appellate judge recommends Pennsylvania Supreme Court accept proposed congressional map
The state Supreme Court will take up the recommendation but is not required to follow it. Oral arguments are scheduled for later this month.
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See how the final Pennsylvania state House map scores in every key area
While a top Republican claimed the creation of more Democratic-leaning seats was done for political reasons, nonpartisan metrics show the map better reflects the partisan makeup of the state.
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Final Pa. legislative maps approved by redistricting panel, but legal challenges likely
Though Republicans retain an advantage, the maps could substantially alter the balance of power in Harrisburg and one will likely be challenged in court.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes control of redrawing state’s congressional map
The high court’s pivotal role in choosing the next map, which could alter the balance of power in Washington, D.C., will likely fuel continued partisan scrutiny from Republicans.
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Big report on PSERS says former chief executive withheld information from board
The omitted information set the stage for the board to vote to certify an incorrect and exaggerated sum for its investment performance.
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Gov. Tom Wolf’s final budget address will seek to cement his legacy
The speech will provide the roadmap for weeks of budget hearings and negotiations between the term-limited governor and the Republican-controlled legislature.
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Key consultant refused to cooperate with probe into Pa.’s $73 billion school pension, sources say
An internal review of PSERS’ exaggerated profit figure was presented to board members Monday, but it’s unclear if and when the public will learn the results.
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A court just struck down Pennsylvania’s mail voting law. Here’s what you need to know.
Pennsylvania’s mail voting law was ruled unconstitutional, but it will remain in place for the time being as the Wolf administration pursues an appeal.
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Court weighs Pennsylvania congressional map proposals with national implications
Teams representing top lawmakers and average Pennsylvanians widely agree on the basics of a good map but differ on how to weigh factors like partisan fairness.
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Pennsylvania’s mail voting law ruled unconstitutional, but remains in place as Wolf appeals
The ruling by Commonwealth Court comes in response to suits filed by a Bradford County commissioner and group of Republican state representatives.
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Pa. pension fund says it won’t require board to sign secrecy oaths to hear key report
A law firm is set to unveil the findings of an internal investigation into the mammoth plan at a private session for the PSERS board next week.