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HARRISBURG — The Shapiro Administration released a new Climate Action Plan to protect Pennsylvania’s state parks, forests, and outdoor recreation areas from the impacts of climate change while reducing emissions from Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ operations. DCNR secretary Cindy Adams Dunn unveiled the plan, which outlines 49 actions to make public lands […]
WASHINGTON (TNS) — Now that Democrats have regained control of the House, they will likely embark on a mission to expand government in the name of making health care more affordable. The House Democrats’ Cost of Living Health Care Working Group put out a new plan that doubles down on old ideas of government expansion—subsidies and mandates instead of choice and markets. In keeping with that blueprint, Democrats have outlined...
WASHINGTON (TNS) — It's a longstanding truism of modern American politics: The next presidential race begins as soon as midterm elections end. That nonstop politicking has been an annoyance for many voters but also for political reporters like myself. Like, give us a break, literally. Not this time. In the wake of the 2026 midterm elections that scrambled the national political map and its hoary red- and blue-state boundaries, Americans...
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined the Federal Trade Commission and 16 other states in securing a proposed $63 million settlement with Family Dollar Stores over allegations that customers were routinely charged more at checkout than prices advertised or displayed on store shelves. Under the proposed agreement, Family Dollar would establish a $40 million consumer refund fund and a $20 million discount program for shoppers. More than...
Arguing that the “window of opportunity for Pennsylvania is rapidly closing,” U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick penned a letter to Gov. Josh Shapiro urging him to opt the state into a federal school choice program. “The benefit to our students could be substantial,” McCormick writes in a letter he sent to Shapiro last week, which was shared exclusively with The Center Square. The federal program, signed into law by President Donald...
With trifecta control of state government, it will be easier for the party to pass its priorities.
(Nov. 4, 2026) – Voter turnout in North Dakota’s general election sagged to a low point of just under 40%, a dismal showing political observers c...
(Nov. 3, 2026) – North Dakota voters have rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that sought to guarantee free school meals to all K-12 stude...
Just 100 days after his appointment, Jamie Selzler will lead North Dakota Senate Democrats. His appointment came after a deadline that kept him off the ballot.
North Dakota Sen. Jamie Selzler discusses his plan to regulate Flock surveillance cameras, privacy concerns and the political challenges of compromise.
Sen. Jeff Magrum and Rep. Mike Nathe clashed over North Dakota Development Fund audits. Rob Port examines what the reports found and the politics behind the dispute.
North Dakota lawmakers introduced 1,089 bills and resolutions in 2025. Rob Port argues it's time to limit proposals and improve legislative debate before 2027.