Philadelphia Rep. Joanna McClinton becomes House speaker; Mark Rozzi steps down

The state rep from Berks County told Spotlight PA he's resigning so that Philadelphia Rep. Joanna McClinton can take the lead.

• Feb 28, 2023

Unexpected Pennsylvania House speaker hopes to retain job

The Capitol is rife with speculation Democratic floor leader Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia or some other candidate may soon try to evict Rozzi from the speaker's rostrum.

• Jan 31, 2023

GOP lawmaker turns on Democrat he helped win Pa. speakership

A letter sent to Rozzi on Monday by Representative Jim Gregory says "bonds of trust" between the two have been broken.

• Jan 9, 2023

New Pa. speaker puts sexual abuse lawsuit window atop agenda

Pennsylvania's newly minted state House speaker is moving to make his major policy goal regarding victims of child sexual abuse to be the chamber's urgent priority.

• Jan 6, 2023

Meet Mark Rozzi (D or is it I?), the new Pennsylvania House speaker

On Tuesday, some Republicans joined all Democrats in electing a new speaker of the House: Mark Rozzi (D-Berks County).

• Jan 4, 2023