* In this race, The Times-Tribune editorial board believes Courtright is the better choice.  * Courtright must be credited with taking a systematic, orderly approach to dealing with the difficult situation he inherited. A wayward state Supreme Court decision upended the previous administration’s progress toward economic recovery, leaving the Courtright administration to cover a massive ... Read more

* After extensively interviewing the candidates and weighing their experience, agendas and personal qualities, however, the Erie Times-News Editorial Board endorses Schember as better suited in a number of ways. * That recommendation is based on Schember’s record of relevant life and work experience, his more textured and grounded grasp of the city’s challenges and ... Read more

* For the first time in more than a generation, the ballot for Lackawanna County district attorney does not include an elected or appointed incumbent. The open seat is a truly rare opportunity for county voters to take a fresh look at the office. The Times-Tribune editorial board has done so, and endorses Democratic attorney ... Read more

* Judge Woodruff received a business degree from the University of Louisville in 1979. While playing for the Steelers — he was a rookie on the 1980 Super Bowl-winning team and the team’s MVP in 1982 — he graduated from Duquesne Law School and began work at a Downtown law firm. It was, he says, ... Read more

* Telling Penn State students that their votes matter, Supreme Court Justice Debra Todd recounted how, several years ago, a statewide Democratic judge lost by 48 votes. “I think that really lets you know how important every vote is,” Todd said.  * “Speak out. Speak out on Facebook. Speak out in person. Speak out to ... Read more

Congressman Pat Meehan voted for the GOP’s budget plan that would raise taxes on millions of middle class Pennsylvanians and give costly tax breaks to the wealthy and big corporations. Constituents of Meehan’s district came out to protest his vote. “Our district is one of the hardest hit in the country by the elimination of ... Read more

Today, Paul Mango put out a video criticizing 30% premium increases for Pennsylvanians,  conveniently forgetting that he wholeheartedly supported Donald Trump’s health care sabotage that is the sole reason for the premium hikes. “Paul Mango is a complete phony who constantly lies about his positions and policies because he knows they are bad for Pennsylvanians,” ... Read more

GOP Budget Will Deliver Windfall for Top 1% While Deepening Opioid Crisis Today, Congressman Lou Barletta celebrated passing a disastrous budget that would raise taxes on millions of middle class Pennsylvanians while slashing Medicare and Medicaid by $1.5 trillion, raising health care costs for seniors and making efforts to combat the opioid crisis all the ... Read more

Today, Pennsylvania’s own Scott Wagner received national attention in the Los Angeles Times for being a far right extremist. They wrote: Scott Wagner accosted a videographer recording him as he campaigned for Pennsylvania governor. He’s since won the endorsement of Stephen K. Bannon, the president’s political alter ego, and is a strong contender to win ... Read more

Barletta Backed Measure Blocks Pennsylvanians From Suing Big Banks Last night, Senate Republicans blocked a new rule that would allow Pennsylvania consumers from joining together to sue Wall Street. Congressman Barletta joined Senate Republicans in handing Wall Street this massive win over Main Street. In response, Pennsylvania Democratic Party spokesman Max Steele released the following ... Read more