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How Josh Shapiro won the midterms in Pennsylvania

How Josh Shapiro won the midterms in Pennsylvania

Shapiro, who has long been rumored to have presidential ambitions, is touting his success leading Democrats to victory in Pennsylvania.

Nov 11, 2026

Big corporations dodge taxes

Big corporations dodge taxes

Almost two-thirds of corporations operating in the state pay no corporate net income tax

Nov 10, 2026

An end to the Electoral College?

An end to the Electoral College?

Democrats’ midterm victories have prompted renewed interest in an alternative to the Electoral College.

Nov 9, 2026

The election is over. Our work continues.

The election is over. Our work continues.

We’re watching what comes next.

Nov 8, 2026

The Capital-Star's Week in Review

The Capital-Star's Week in Review

Catch up on our most read stories of the past week.

Nov 7, 2026

"A sea change in Pennsylvania politics.”

"A sea change in Pennsylvania politics.”

Amid a new power dynamic in Harrisburg, some business leaders wonder about moderation in the legislature.

Nov 6, 2026

"We can't wait to deliver."

"We can't wait to deliver."

Pa. Democratic lawmakers look to seize the opportunity to govern in the majority.

Nov 5, 2026

Democrats riding high in Pennsylvania

Democrats riding high in Pennsylvania

A trifecta in reach in Harrisburg and four U.S. House seats flipped.

Nov 4, 2026

County election offices brace for a busy day

County election offices brace for a busy day

The polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Nov 3, 2026

One day to go

One day to go

Courts reject Trump administration's attempts to assert authority over elections.

Nov 2, 2026

Your financial support makes a difference

Your financial support makes a difference

Help us continue to bring factual, contextual journalism to Pennsylvanians every day.

Oct 31, 2026

The Capital-Star's Week in Review

The Capital-Star's Week in Review

Catch up on our most read stories of the past week.

Oct 31, 2026

The races to watch on Election Day in Pa.

The races to watch on Election Day in Pa.

Pennsylvania voters are once again in the national spotlight.

Oct 30, 2026

Pa. businesses and workers face rising healthcare premiums

Pa. businesses and workers face rising healthcare premiums

Amid the spike in costs, state House Dems pitch universal coverage.

Oct 29, 2026

A fix for Pa.'s competitive energy market?

A fix for Pa.'s competitive energy market?

State regulators say they need to more time to study the issue.

Oct 28, 2026

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