Written by Sy Snyder

The PA GOP effort to block mail-in ballot extensions is unsuccessful, voter registration reaches a new high in the state, plus a pair of national ratings outlets think the race for control of the state House is neck-and-neck. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

A local party rescinds an endorsement of a state rep, a lawsuit from the Trump campaign is unsuccessful, plus the FBI raids an influential union headquarters in Philly. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

A surprise announcement begins 2022 races, a state Rep faces calls to resign from his own party, plus voter registrations reach a new high. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Naked ballots, talking on a hot mic, plus bad things happen in Philadelphia. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Louis Jacobson, Guest Contributing Writer

Four seats, two held by Republicans and two by Democrats, are considered to be “vulnerable” in the September congressional vulnerability rankings.

Written by Sy Snyder

The PAGOP Chair backtracks from comments made in a story published by The Atlantic, polling shows a majority of voters in the state plan to vote in-person, plus a former congressional candidate will lead a community college. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Democrats score a set of legal wins from the state Supreme Court, Gov. Wolf takes a loss in federal court, and a top Republican sues a pair of journalists. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Republicans make gains in voter registration in the state, the presidential campaigns take different approaches to television ad spending, plus the governor receives an award. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

The White House’s coronavirus task force coordinator lauds PA’s response to COVID-19, former VP Joe Biden speaks against banning fracking, plus two of the presidential debate moderators have ties to the commonwealth. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

A GOP congressional hopeful takes the stage for the RNC, three former elected GOP officials back Biden’s bid for the presidency, plus medical marijuana sales in the state are reaching new highs. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.