The new session of the Pennsylvania Senate got off to a chaotic start Tuesday, with Republicans refusing to seat a Democratic senator whose election victory has been certified by the state. is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. .HARRISBURG — The new session of the Pennsylvania Senate got off to a chaotic start Tuesday, with Republicans refusing to seat a Democratic senator whose election victory has been certified by state officials.Amid high...…The new session of the Pennsylvania Senate got off to a chaotic start Tuesday, with Republicans refusing to seat a Democratic senator whose election victory has been certified by the state. is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. .HARRISBURG — The new session of the Pennsylvania Senate got off to a chaotic start Tuesday, with Republicans refusing to seat a Democratic senator whose election victory has been certified by state officials.Amid high...WW…

The delay was not inevitable, but instead the product of a contentious disagreement between state politicians. is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. .HARRISBURG — It didn’t have to be this way in Pennsylvania.Yes, the state’s universal mail voting law is only a year old. Yes, this is the first general election test. And yes, the coronavirus pandemic caused a tidal wave in mail ballots, with more than 2.5 million cast.Despite all of that, the delay...…The delay was not inevitable, but instead the product of a contentious disagreement between state politicians. is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. .HARRISBURG — It didn’t have to be this way in Pennsylvania.Yes, the state’s universal mail voting law is only a year old. Yes, this is the first general election test. And yes, the coronavirus pandemic caused a tidal wave in mail ballots, with more than 2.5 million cast.Despite all of that, the delay...WW…

Alarmed state Democratic lawmakers previously called the proposal a “stealth attack” on voting. is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. .HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Republicans have dropped their plan to create an “election integrity” panel with subpoena power, an effort Democrats feared would lead to a “stealth attack” on voting.The resolution would have of five House lawmakers — three Republicans and two Democrats — to investigate and review the Nov....…Alarmed state Democratic lawmakers previously called the proposal a “stealth attack” on voting. is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. .HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Republicans have dropped their plan to create an “election integrity” panel with subpoena power, an effort Democrats feared would lead to a “stealth attack” on voting.The resolution would have of five House lawmakers — three Republicans and two Democrats — to investigate and review the Nov....WW…

Trump’s attacks on the election in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania now encompass all methods of voting — and how those votes are counted.The first line of the Republican lawsuit makes clear its motivations: “Bad things are happening in Philadelphia.” That’s not a legal argument, and it’s unlikely to sway a judge in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas.But that’s not the point. on behalf of President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, with language echoing , is the latest effort in a political operation to shape a false narrative that the results of the Nov. 3 election can’t be trusted....…Trump’s attacks on the election in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania now encompass all methods of voting — and how those votes are counted.The first line of the Republican lawsuit makes clear its motivations: “Bad things are happening in Philadelphia.” That’s not a legal argument, and it’s unlikely to sway a judge in Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas.But that’s not the point. on behalf of President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, with language echoing , is the latest effort in a political operation to shape a false narrative that the results of the Nov. 3 election can’t be trusted....WW…

The court made significant changes to how the 2020 election will be run, increasing the likelihood that results in the critical battleground state won’t be known for days.The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Thursday issued rulings that could make it easier for people to vote by mail, steps likely to aid Democrat Joe Biden’s prospects and increase the likelihood that after Election Day.In three decisions less than seven weeks before the Nov. 3 election, the Democratic-controlled high court , ruled that voters can use drop boxes to return them, and .The changes will likely allow tens of...…The court made significant changes to how the 2020 election will be run, increasing the likelihood that results in the critical battleground state won’t be known for days.The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Thursday issued rulings that could make it easier for people to vote by mail, steps likely to aid Democrat Joe Biden’s prospects and increase the likelihood that after Election Day.In three decisions less than seven weeks before the Nov. 3 election, the Democratic-controlled high court , ruled that voters can use drop boxes to return them, and .The changes will likely allow tens of...WW…

 is an independent, non-partisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. .Republicans in the Pennsylvania House are advancing a measure that would give the legislature more power over the executive branch, the result of long-festering resentment against Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf over his actions to control the coronavirus pandemic.The constitutional amendment would require the governor to seek approval to continue an emergency order after 21 days, and give the legislature...… is an independent, non-partisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. .Republicans in the Pennsylvania House are advancing a measure that would give the legislature more power over the executive branch, the result of long-festering resentment against Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf over his actions to control the coronavirus pandemic.The constitutional amendment would require the governor to seek approval to continue an emergency order after 21 days, and give the legislature...WW…

You have permission to edit this article.is an independent, non-partisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. .Harrisburg, Pa. — It didn’t have to be this way in Pennsylvania.Yes, the state’s universal mail voting law is only a year old. Yes, this is the first general election test. And yes, the coronavirus pandemic caused a tidal wave in mail ballots, with more than 2.5 million cast.Despite all of that, the delay in results from Pennsylvania — now the focus of an eager nation...…You have permission to edit this article.is an independent, non-partisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. .Harrisburg, Pa. — It didn’t have to be this way in Pennsylvania.Yes, the state’s universal mail voting law is only a year old. Yes, this is the first general election test. And yes, the coronavirus pandemic caused a tidal wave in mail ballots, with more than 2.5 million cast.Despite all of that, the delay in results from Pennsylvania — now the focus of an eager nation...WW…