Written by Sy Snyder

Gov. Tom Wolf addresses gun violence and charter schools, the state GOP has a new Finance Committee Chair, and the Philly DA’s comments about “war criminals” garners pushback. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by G. Terry Madonna & Michael L. Young

Madonna and Young believe that if Trump wins reelection in 2020, that he will have ushered in a new normal in American politics.

Written by Sy Snyder

A Congressional seat is moved to a toss-up, a progressive District Attorney candidate in Allegheny County goes on defense from comments made in the 90s, and the state and largest city’s top law enforcement official clash. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Louis Jacobson, Guest Contributing Writer

The first rankings for vulnerability for the year include 2 GOP held seats as the most vulnerable in the state.

Written by Sy Snyder

A former Attorney General is released from prison, Vice President Mike Pence pushes the USMCA in PA, and two GOP county’s spark controversy over the “squad.” All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Three Pennsylvania Congressional Representatives get their spotlight in the Mueller hearing, Scranton selects an interim mayor, a celebrity pays a visit to a friend in Harrisburg, and a Pennsylvania convenience store unites two fan-bases. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

The State Supreme Court rules in favor of a Pittsburgh paid leave law, a Congressman garners national headlines while defending President Trump in a House vote, and the Pennsylvania news industry takes a hit. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

The Pennsylvania GOP appears to have a new chair, a former Republican hopeful for Governor moves up in President Trump’s administration, and a Philadelphia Councilwoman has the chance to grab headlines at Netroots Nation in Philly. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by G. Terry Madonna & Michael L. Young

Right now, Pennsylvania is the Democrats to lose in 2020. But that was also true in 2016. How did that turn out?

Written by Sy Snyder

The Mayor of Scranton resigns from office after entering a plea agreement on three federal charges, a state Senator in the Philly suburbs goes viral, while Gov. Tom Wolf signs legislation that change what a snow day is in the state. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.