erie-politics

In final push, Pence, Jill Biden make their pitch to Erie voters

BY: - November 2, 2020

Vice President Mike Pence and Jill Biden made last-minute pitches to Erie voters on Monday, as they tried to shore up support in a swing county that’s critical to both campaigns. 

Will a 2020 blue wave crest in Erie? Democrat Kristy Gnibus hopes so

BY: - October 26, 2020

Voters in northwestern Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional District haven’t sent a Democrat to Harrisburg in nearly a decade. Kristy Gnibus is looking to change that.

Erie Co. community college supporters calling on state Board of Ed. to hold virtual vote on delayed application

BY: - April 28, 2020

The agenda for that online session hasn’t been “finalized yet,” and is “[expected] it to be done later this week,” the state Dept. of Education said.

COMMENTARY

Erie’s fight for a new community college has statewide implications. This is why | Opinion

BY: - March 12, 2020

(*This op-Ed has been updated to correctly reflect the number of community colleges in New York, New Jersey and Ohio.) By Ronald A. DiNicola Next week, the state Board of Education will have an opportunity to set the table for a brighter future for all Pennsylvanians, and it’s critically important that they not let the […]

These are the two big ways it will be easier to vote in Erie County this year

BY: - March 10, 2020

For the first time, they’ll be casting paper ballots, and they can now take advantage of no-excuse mail in balloting.

Waiting Game: With state Board of Ed meeting looming, Erie County’s community college debate may soon be over

BY: - March 3, 2020

The Pa. State Board of Education meets March 18 in Erie -- and win or lose, Erie County officials may finally have a long-awaited answer.