The Pennsylvania House of Representatives reelected state Rep. Joanna McClinton, a Philadelphia Democrat, as House speaker Tuesday, despite having a 101-101 tie on the first day of the session.

Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday returned Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia to lead the chamber for the new session after the Republican floor leader bowed out to resolve a deadlock ...

Pennsylvania lawmakers on Tuesday returned Democratic Speaker Joanna McClinton to lead ... Topper removed himself from consideration and McClinton, of Philadelphia, prevailed on the second ballot ...

With flags at the capitol flying at half-mast, Pennsylvania legislators began to move forward to fill the vacancy left by ...

A cause of death has not been disclosed, though House leadership previously said that Gergely suffered a medical issue over ...

The new Pennsylvania legislature is set to be sworn in today, but there is a bit of drama in the house. Democratic state representative Matt Gergley of Western ...

One member down, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives struck an, at times, somber yet congenial bipartisan tone as they opened the 209th legislative session.

Something remarkable happened Tuesday in Harrisburg. Lawmakers exercised both judgment and grace. It’s shocking. Even more ...

Pennsylvania state Rep. Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, smiles after the chamber's members elected her as House speaker for the new two-year legislative session, Jan. 7, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pa. (AP ...

Philadelphia, calls for bipartisanship as the new legislature is sworn in with a one-seat majority in the House.

Consider Dry January your chance to explore the city’s nonalcoholic drinks scene. Plus, a world-famous restaurateur is ...