LNP • June 17, 2018

How Jess King spurred a Silicon Valley-led fundraising blitz that netted $200K for her and $1.7 million for other candidates

From smaller niche companies to behemoths like Amazon, Google and Facebook, the tech workers became something of a silent force in these races.

The Caucus • July 16, 2019

The cost of state-run media

Lawmakers spend millions of taxpayer dollars to publish their own ‘news,’ as many media companies pull back on coverage.

LNP • June 17, 2018

Problem Solvers Caucus parent group was behind $277K in super-PAC spending for U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker and $3 million for others

Through a veiled network of super-PACs spending millions in so-called “dark money," the people behind the Problem Solvers have quietly supported Smucker's re-election campaign and those of other candidates considered to be more centrist than their opponents.

The Caucus • May 14, 2019

Ubiquitous Eugene and the Great Big Taxpayer-Funded Media Machine

There’s a fine line between carrying out the duties of a public office and using that public office for political gain. Auditor General DePasquale appears to walk right up to that line, and sometimes cross it.

The Caucus • March 5, 2019

How former lawmakers spend millions with Zombie PACs

An untold number of zombie campaigns lurk about Pennsylvania. Here’s why that’s a problem.

The Caucus • April 25, 2017

Is Pennsylvania prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

As technology and the Fourth Industrial Revolution change the employment landscape, tens of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their jobs over the next decade. Are we ready?

Penn State • June 5, 2015

Population pressure threatens Hong Kong's country park enclaves

HONG KONG -- Toby Emmet stumbled upon his current home in a Hong Kong country park 34 years ago while on a camping trip with his three sons. An abandoned village house alongside an old rice field, it had a kicked-in front door, broken windows and graffiti on the walls. It was just beginning to seriously deteriorate.

LNP • July 18, 2016

Mike Huckabee hails an Uber, and other takeaways before the RNC begins

CLEVELAND -- Mike Huckabee stands alone on a bustling street corner on a sunny afternoon in downtown Cleveland. Hidden behind sunglasses and wearing a blue-tinted suit, he’s waiting a little longer than he prefers for his Uber in a city packed for the Republican National Convention.

The Caucus • April 10, 2018

Inside the nasty and expensive television ad war between Scott Wagner and Paul Mango

The Republicans have, for months, been copying Gov. Wolf's methods from four years ago — spending huge sums of their own personal fortunes to televise ads early and in massive quantities.

LNP • September 16, 2018

With funding at risk, Church World Service 'on pins and needles' about future of refugee program

“The U.S. has always been the model for the rest of the world in reaching out for the most vulnerable ... And that has changed.”

The Caucus • December 11, 2018

Strength in numbers

A record number of women are joining the General Assembly. Here’s what it means for the legislative agenda this session.

LNP • March 20, 2017

ICE is detaining undocumented immigrants 'left and right' in Lancaster County

Lawyers and others say there is a heightened fear among the local immigrant community as it faces an uncertain future.

Penn State • December 2, 2014

A LIFE OF IRONY

As a journalist, Terry Mutchler committed an "unforgivable breach of ethics." Now, she's someone who journalists look to for help.

The Caucus • June 27, 2017

Deep dive: Pennsylvania's education spending is the 'bare minimum'

Throwing more state money at public schools won’t solve the structural funding problems, and educators aren’t hopeful for transformational changes any time soon

LNP • June 18, 2017

Lancaster County Reps. Lloyd Smucker, Pat Meehan represent different GOP sides of health care debate

On the signature policy issue so far in the Donald Trump era of Washington politics, Lancaster County’s two Republican congressmen strikingly disagreed.

LNP • August 20, 2018

State lawmaker in violation of township, county ordinances over Airbnb

State Rep. David Zimmerman and Ruth Ann Zimmerman were violating the township's zoning ordinance by operating the Airbnb without a vacation rental house permit, according to the township.

LNP • October 21, 2018

Meet Lloyd Smucker: The Amish-born congressman seeking a second term on tax cuts and conservative record

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker is hustling down a dizzying spiral staircase in the United States Capitol. He’s cutting through the cavernous basement hallways and around security guards, up more stairs and down others. And the large group trailing at his heels is drawing more than a few curious glances.

LNP • October 21, 2018

Meet Jess King: A progressive Mennonite running to represent Lancaster County in Congress

STEWARTSTOWN, YORK COUNTY — There’s a chill in the air at the Stewartstown Fall Festival as Jess King stands near a children’s bounce-house and hands out the vibrant blue campaign yard signs that have seemingly spread like wildfire across Lancaster and York counties.

LNP • April 5, 2018

Pennsylvania lawmakers look at dozens of bills to improve school safety after Parkland

In the last seven weeks of intense local and national debate about school safety, Pennsylvania lawmakers have discussed armed security guards and bullet-proof glass, metal detectors and mental health screenings. One animated hearing in the state Capitol touched on a school districts’ efforts to equip students and staff with rocks to throw at intruders.

LNP • October 23, 2018

Q&A: Former HUD Secretary Julian Castro speaks in Lancaster about 'likely' run for president in 2020

With the 2020 presidential election just around the corner, one of the top potential contenders said in Lancaster on Tuesday he’s preparing to make his decision “right after the Nov. 6 election.”