Browsing: Pennsylvania Politics
By Amaury Abreu
What makes the maps fair? This is what we learned during Pa’s recent redistricting cycle
Ultimately, the state Supreme Court decided the issue. Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf rejected a congressional map sent to him by Republicans in the legislature, sending the decision to the high court. Those justices also had the final say on the constitutionality of the state House and Senate maps drawn by the Legislative Reapportionment Commission.
By Amaury Abreu
In a victory for the Wolf administration, Pa. review board approves charter school regulations
In a victory for the Wolf administration on Monday, Pennsylvania’s regulatory review board approved final charter school regulations — a decision Gov. Tom Wolf says will bring clarity and accountability to the state’s 25-year-old charter school law.
By Amaury Abreu
Op-Ed: Rush to Marijuana Legalization for Recreational Use Ignores Real Public Health and Safety Concerns
Marijuana is not as harmless as some who favor legalization claim, and the science is clear. The National Institutes of Health, the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic and the World Health Organization all agree that marijuana is an addictive substance that can trigger dependency and withdrawal symptoms.
“Today’s order reflects the Pennsylvania Supreme Court majority’s continued shift from a fair arbiter of fact and law to a rubber stamp for liberal special interests and left-wing partisan political positions.”
By Amaury Abreu
Pa. lawmakers unveil bipartisan plans for juvenile justice system reform, standardize practices
Pa. lawmakers unveil bipartisan plans for juvenile justice system reform, standardize practices
Pennsylvania law gives the responsibility to draw the state’s congressional boundaries to the legislature. The governor has the power to approve or reject the map.
By Amaury Abreu
Commentary: What does the Jan. 6 committee hope to learn from Sen. Doug Mastriano? | Bruce Ledewitz
I hope I speak for all Americans when I say that it is troubling when one political party uses its majority in Congress to investigate the other party’s potential candidate for governor in a politically important state. Of course, such an investigation might be justified.
By Amaury Abreu
“For years, the Senate of Pennsylvania has been mindful of the dangers of allowing Russian monopoly to continue in the region”
Harrisburg, Pa-“We cannot allow Russia’s unprovoked attack against Ukraine to go unanswered. This invasion demands a swift, strong response from the United States and the rest of the world.”
Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA This article is part of a yearlong reporting project focused on redistricting and gerrymandering in…
By Amaury Abreu
Once again, State Senator Jake Corman calls for the impeachment of Philadelphia’s DA Larry Krasner
Philadelphia, Pa- President Pro Tempore, State Senator Jake Corman is asking Speaker Cutler, Leader Benninghoff and Chairman Kauffman to consider…
