pennsylvania

Democrats’ school-choice lies laid bare in Pennsylvania — with black voucher support above 90%

Surrounded by dozens of teachers-union officials on the steps of the Pennsylvania state Capitol this month, Democratic state Sen. Lindsey Williams excoriated a proposed K-12 education-voucher program.

‘Bidenflation Blame Game’ report challenges Dems’ claims of corporate price gouging

Another researchers’ report has challenged the relationship between corporate greed and continuous inflation as it is often represented by national Democrats.

Republicans to spend $3 million on ads in Biden's birth state: 'Putting our money where our mouth is'

The National Republican Congressional Committee announced a commitment to spend $3 million on advertising in two critical Pennsylvania House races that could help decide who controls the chamber.

Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick unveils ‘pro-family’ agenda — including an IVF tax credit

Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick spoke with a toned, policy-focused agenda on Wednesday as he revealed his plans to “Strengthen Pennsylvania Families” if elected.

Voters in crucial blocs reveal why they’re done with Biden ahead of 2024 presidential debate

With President Biden and former President Donald Trump facing off in Atlanta tomorrow, The Post spoke to swing-state voters who were for or leaned Biden in 2020 and are considering...

‘Squad’ Rep. Summer Lee’s stunning response to question about 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray’s murder

“I don’t know who she is. I live in Pittsburgh,” the Pennsylvania Democrat said.

GOP Senate candidate calls for social media ban for kids under 16: ‘Hit the tipping point’

Pennsylvania GOP Senate candidate Dave McCormick made a bold call Wednesday to ban children younger than age 16 from using social-media platforms.

Seasoned Pennsylvania teacher wants to take his 'Heart of Gold' to Congress: 'The real deal'

Political newcomer Neil Young rallied a tight-knit community of supporters Monday night, making an appeal for change in the Philadelphia suburbs.

Trump campaign hits progressive Pennsylvania PAC with cease-and-desist over deceptive ads on mail-in votes

The Trump campaign is putting a progressive Super PAC on notice for "false" advertisements that could give Pennsylvania voters the impression the former president's team was telling them not to...

Will a crime wave in this Pennsylvania city shape the 2024 election outcome?

Scranton, the Electric City and boyhood home of President Joe Biden, will likely figure in the political headlines throughout the 2024 election season.

Bob Casey, Dems blame ‘greedflation’ for high prices — but Fed study tells different story

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey and other Democrats have been heavily focusing their rhetoric on “greedflation,” a term used to blame corporate "gougers" for higher prices — though their claims have...

49ers fan accosts minority Trump supporters outside Philly rally: ‘Get your black ass outta town’

PHILADELPHIA — Black attendees waiting to get into former President Donald Trump’s packed weekend rally at Temple University found themselves confronted by a man with a menacing message. “Take the...

Want a free historic mansion? Here's the ridiculous catch

How’s this for a home deal: a free mansion! Sounds great, but for the next owner of the Hood Mansion, there’s a catch—and it’s a pricey one: It has to...

Dueling porch pirates fight to steal 'very expensive' package seconds after driver drops it off: video

Shocking security footage captured the moment two porch pirates raced each other to a Pennsylvania man’s front door and duked it out over a package just seconds after a FedEx...

Pennsylvania House candidate opens ‘Battle Station’ in competitive district as GOP targets 3 million swing voters

With support from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), Pennsylvania House candidate Ryan Mackenzie debuted his campaign’s “Battle Station” office on Thursday evening.

Two-thirds of Pennsylvania's opioid trust fund unused, greenlighting new projects

Counties, which will receive 70% of the opioid trusts available from a number of national settlements, will be granted extensions beyond the spending deadline due to slow rollouts and growing...

Pennsylvania parents vacationing in Florida drown after getting caught in rip current

A Pennsylvania couple vacationing in Florida with their six children drowned Thursday afternoon after getting caught in a rip current, local authorities reported.

Sen. Bob Casey ripped over microchips campaign ad: ‘Did nothing to get any chips produced in PA’

Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) has come under fire for a campaign ad his Republican opponent says misrepresents the senator’s contributions — or lack thereof — to increasing microchip manufacturing in...

Trump leads Biden in six key states — and ties in blue Minnesota — ahead of debate: poll

Former President Donald Trump is running the table against President Biden in fresh polling of six key battleground states.

Policy committee wrestles with tax burden and the local/state divide

From education to housing to economic growth, Republican legislators return to the local and state tax burden as the issue holding back progress.