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Will Pa. lawmakers pass local police radar bill — or let it pass them by again? | Mark O’Keefe
The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association, the union representing members of the Pennsylvania State Police, added its support this year for the first time.
My family’s experience explains why mental health reform has to be part of the solution to mass shootings | Mark O’Keefe
While taking the guns out of the hands of the mentally ill who are dangerous would be a good start, actually helping those people deal with their problems would be the best course of action.
The Pa. Gaming Control Board is a patronage dumping ground. It’s time to fix it | Mark O’Keefe
Despite a massive outcry over several recent questionable appointments to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, it appears as if the dust has settled with no changes in sight. The hirings included Democrat Frank Dermody, of Allegheny County, and Republican Frances Regan of York County. Dermody, the former Democratic floor leader in the state House, lost […]
Judicial remap amendment is on hold – for now. The risk remains | Mark O’Keefe
Once again, the Pennsylvania Legislature is proving that it's an institution full of uncertainty and unpredictability.
The House and Senate fixed a pricey mistake by scheduling two special elections for primary day | Mark O’Keefe
In 2020, lawmakers called special elections six weeks before the primary election. Taxpayers got nothing of value from the early timing, other than a bill.
Johnstown lawmaker scores big win in fight with Pa. liquor board. But the fight continues | Mark O’Keefe
The real losers, noted Burns, were taxpayers who paid for the futile legal battle.
Fayette County was already struggling. Now the pandemic could break it | Mark O’Keefe
Fayette County's residents were already struggling with a poor economy and high unemployment. Then the pandemic hit.
In elections, education, like demographics, is now political destiny | Mark O’Keefe
It seems inevitable, for now anyway, that education levels will take their place among gender, race, and income levels in determining how elections are won and lost.
What 5 counties tell us about the changing face of Pa.’s elections | Mark O’Keefe
The five counties had been the solid rock built by the Democratic party to control Pennsylvania politically. However, that rock began to crumble in the early 2000s.
Dems rolled the dice on ending straight-ticket voting. They paid the price with row office losses | Mark O’Keefe
Perhaps the Democrats should have run some televised ads, stressing the importance of casting votes in all races. The bottom line is that while counting all ballots is essential, it's also crucial that all ballots are filled out.
Remember the good old days — when Wolf and Republicans could actually compromise? That’s gone | Mark O’Keefe
Too bad, it's doubtful to happen this election year when the future of our democracy is on the line.
Trump breaks with Birx on virus threat. Now we know why | Mark O’Keefe
Birx, who has had a roller-coaster relationship with Trump, appears to be on the outs with the president along with Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious-disease official.