Written by Sy Snyder

The minimum wage debate takes center stage, the Auditor General released a report about officials accepting gifts from voting machine vendors and two public officials have backtracked from previous offensive statements.

Written by Sy Snyder

A number of endorsements from county parties in the state have made headlines, while a former Lt. Governor is inching closer to seeking elected office again. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

A former Executive Director gets tapped by President Trump for an important position in the Department of Labor, while a former Dem staffer gets a position in a 2020 presidential campaign. Turmoil ensues at two of the state’s largest newspapers and the Democrats select their candidate for PA12. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

The Governor’s budget proposal seems rather well liked on both sides of the aisle, the state GOP endorsed a pair of candidates for Superior Court in Hershey, plus an unusual coalition was formed over a vote in Philadelphia this week. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

Republican officials tried to stress the need for unity at their winter meeting, while selecting endorsements.

Written by Sy Snyder

One of the most politically influential Philadelphians was indicted on corruption charges, there are new chairs for the HDCC and HRCC, and a Pittsburgh TV station fires an employee for telling the truth? All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Pennsylvania’s Senior Senator decides not to make a run for the White House, a number of special elections are shaping up, and a statewide listening tour for marijuana legalization is announced. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

The Governor was sworn-in for a second term this week, the FBI raids the Scranton Mayor’s home and Scranton City Hall, and a Pennsylvania Congressman announces his resignation. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

Two Philadelphia Democrats land spots on a powerful House committee, a Luzerne County Republican will now chair the state Senate Judiciary Committee, and a Bucks County Republican will lead the Heroin Task Force in Congress. All of that and more in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by Sy Snyder

A state Senator is seated after a residency dispute, a Mayor is being forced to vacate his office just one day after his term begins, and a controversy ensues between Philadelphia’s Mayor and City Council president after this year’s Mummers New Years Day Parade. All of the and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.