Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The Speaker of the House released a memo on this plan on Tuesday, while Gov. Tom Wolf and local elected officials have begun chiming in on this school choice plan.

Written by PoliticsPA Staff

Two ads in the state target Sen. Pat Toomey over a bill addressing prescription drug pricing. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

A 30 second television ad accuses Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) of opposing lower drug prices and “working for the drug companies.” A minute long radio spot lauds Toomey for standing up for “conservative free market principles” that is a patient centric approach.

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Former state Rep. Brian Ellis will not be charged over a sexual assault claim. Sen. Bernie Sanders receives a union endorsement during a campaign stop in Pittsburgh. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful lauded the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America as being one of the most progressive unions in the country while speaking at their national convention in Pittsburgh.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The Dauphin County District Attorney agreed with the grand jury report that charges should not be pursued against the former Butler County state representative, but did recommend the creation of a new independent office to investigate misconduct.

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A retired airline pilot announces a GOP bid against Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-Chester) for the 6th Congressional District. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The former airline pilot and naturalized citizen born in Germany claims that Houlahan is not the moderate voice that she campaigned to be and promises to prioritize immigration, healthcare, and education if elected to Congress.

Written by Sy Snyder

Another special election takes place, anti-pipeline activists talk to Gov. Tom Wolf, and Pennsylvania’s community colleges come under scrutiny. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

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The first GOP candidate has formally announced a bid to challenge Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Allegheny) in 2020. Here is the Playbook.