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John Cole
John Cole's political cartoons on Pennsylvania politics appear weekly on the Pennsylvania Capital-Star's Commentary Page.
Feeling the heat from the budget impasse | Editorial Cartoon
By: John Cole - July 29, 2023
Meanwhile, inside Pennsylvania’s Delta House | Editorial Cartoon
By: John Cole - July 15, 2023
Funding for Pa.'s state universities is in limbo during a budget impasse.
For Pa. Gov. Shapiro, a slightly more difficult bridge repair | Editorial Cartoon
By: John Cole - July 8, 2023
The Democratic governor strained relations with the GOP-controlled Senate after he backed off support for a $100M school voucher plan.
Your choice of July 4 fireworks | Editorial Cartoon
By: John Cole - July 1, 2023
The school vouchers bill tied to a Senate budget proposal is destined to fail, House Democratic Leader Matt Bradford said.
What’s the real price tag of Pa’s cyber-charter schools? | Editorial Cartoon
By: John Cole - June 24, 2023
One Pa. lawmaker told the Capital-Star that she questions spending by cyber-charter schools, including millions of dollars for advertising.
Who gets the elephant? | Editorial Cartoon
By: John Cole - June 17, 2023
Recognizing the role that pets play in family life, Pennsylvania House lawmakers advanced legislation to address what happens to companion animals when families break up.
AI? Dangerous? Don’t be ridiculous | Editorial Cartoon
By: John Cole - June 3, 2023
Pa. lawmakers propose bills to study AI’s potential, safeguard against threats
Mastriano’s good news/bad news U.S. Senate announcement | Editorial Cartoon
By: John Cole - May 27, 2023
Did the Franklin County Republican leave the door open to a U.S. Senate run in 2024? Based on his remarks this week, it sounded that way.
Pa.’s newest form of legal gambling | Editorial Cartoon
By: John Cole - May 20, 2023
Nine railcars from a Norfolk Southern train jumped the tracks outside of New Castle, Pa., about 50 miles northwest of Pittsburgh, on May 10.
This was CNN | Editorial Cartoon
By: John Cole - May 13, 2023
Cable giant CNN is being roundly criticized for a town hall this week featuring former President Donald Trump.