Written by Sy Snyder

President Donald Trump weighs in on the race for the 7th Congressional District, the story revolving around the positive COVID-19 test of a state legislature makes national headlines, plus PennDOT officially has a new leader. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

The state’s unemployment rate shoots up to a new high, the Berks County Republican Party share a post on Facebook that called Gov. Tom Wolf a “Nazi,” and a former U.S. Attorney from Western PA is tapped to serve on a Congressional panel. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

President Donald Trump visits the Lehigh Valley, various social media posts from elected officials on the coronavirus pandemic receive backlash, plus a liquor reform bill unanimously passes the state Senate. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

A state rep likens Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration’s handling of COVID-19 to Nazis, mail-in ballots become increasingly popular for the upcoming primary election, plus support for marijuana legalization grows according to a new GOP affiliated poll. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Two candidates for the 8th Congressional District are added to the NRCC’s Young Gun program, a former Philadelphia District Attorney will finish his prison sentence in the city, plus an annual summer tournament is cancelled due to coronavirus. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Polling shows troubling numbers for President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, Sen. Pat Toomey gets the nod to serve on an economic oversight commission, plus Wawa and Sheetz team up for a good cause. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Lawmakers in Harrisburg are divided about whether to open up the state’s economy or not, a longtime editor in the Philly suburbs announces his retirement, plus a GOP Congressman receives an endorsement from an environmental group. 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 in the election year include 2 GOP held seats and 1 Democratic held seat as the most vulnerable in the state.

Written by Sy Snyder

A GOP frontrunner for a Trump friendly district receives backlash for an old social media post, a former pro-life Democrat receives a share of an endorsement from Planned Parenthood PAC, plus a Pittsburgh talk show host makes controversial comments about COVID-19. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

A group of reporters are nominated for a national journalism award, the state opens up online liquor sales, plus Gov. Tom Wolf receives high marks for his response to the coronavirus pandemic. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.