As gerrymandering battles sweep country, supporters say partisan dominance is 'fair'
State officials engaged in unusual mid-decade redistricting are pushing a new definition of what it means to have "fair maps" for Congress.
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State officials engaged in unusual mid-decade redistricting are pushing a new definition of what it means to have "fair maps" for Congress.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Texas Democrats fled the state Sunday, aiming to delay a plan to redraw the state's congressional map and give the GOP a bigger edge — an idea blessed by President Trump.
All the political wrangling over a statewide redistricting issue in Ohio has landed voters in a fix.
Backers of a fall redistricting amendment in Ohio vowed swift legal action Friday after the state ballot board approved ballot language that they decried as inaccurate, devious and manipulative.
The remnants of a federal lawsuit by Republicans challenging Pennsylvania's new congressional districts were dropped Tuesday, three weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene and stop the plan.
The state Supreme Court held an all-day hearing in Harrisburg Friday on a variety of congressional maps for the commonwealth.
A new legal filing claims redrawn district maps for the state House of Representatives improperly carved up a western Pennsylvania county.
The five-member commission redrawing the boundaries of Pennsylvania's state legislative districts voted to approve new maps for the next decade, with a focus on the state's fast-growing Latino population that could change the face of the predominantly white House and Senate.
A Pennsylvania judge on Thursday launched a review of competing proposals to redraw the boundaries of the state's congressional districts, the morning after Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a plan sent to him by Republican lawmakers.
Once again, a bipartisan consensus was unable to be reached.
Republican state House lawmakers are advancing a congressional redistricting plan that Democrats call a partisan gerrymandering.
Pennsylvania's top statewide elections official warned legislative leaders that delays in drawing new General Assembly district lines may require them to push back next year's spring primary election.
A preliminary map from the commission could surface at any time.
House Republicans on the state House Government Committee released their proposed congressional redistricting map.
Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday released the priorities for drawing Pennsylvania's new congressional districts given to him by panel he picked, signaling that he is ready to start discussions with Republicans who control the Legislature.
The Legislative Redistricting Commission voted on Tuesday to scale back a proposal that it adopted last August.
A citizens group with input from thousands has come up with its own recommended map, and it's good news for this region.
The state House State Government Committee is holding a hearing for Allegheny County citizens to share their opinions about redistricting.
The former university head and four Pennsylvania legislative leaders drawing new General Assembly district lines will take up the thorny issue Tuesday of whether to count state prisoners in their home districts instead of where their prisons are.
The state Legislature is holding hearings this week on how best to draw congressional district lines.
Following the release of U.S. Census Bureau data, West Virginia legislative leaders named the committees for the redistricting process.
The panel that will redraw the boundaries of Pennsylvania's legislative districts will be chaired by the University of Pittsburgh's former chancellor.
A proposed Constitutional amendment to change the way Pennsylvania elects state judges may be on the spring ballot, if some Republican lawmakers get their way.
For the first time in three decades, Republicans in Pennsylvania are facing the redrawing of legislative and congressional districts without a friendly state Supreme Court majority to referee disputes but perhaps not for long.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1 and her daughter, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has posted several videos pleading for her return.
A pedestrian was struck and killed following a vehicle crash in New Castle, Lawrence County, officials said Sunday evening.
Bird enthusiasts took part in a global effort to collect data and create a real-time snapshot of bird populations around the world.
Anyone with information on the man's whereabouts is asked to call the police immediately.
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a man was found stabbed early Sunday in Market Square.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1 and her daughter, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has posted several videos pleading for her return.
A pedestrian was struck and killed following a vehicle crash in New Castle, Lawrence County, officials said Sunday evening.
Bird enthusiasts took part in a global effort to collect data and create a real-time snapshot of bird populations around the world.
Anyone with information on the man's whereabouts is asked to call the police immediately.
Pittsburgh police are investigating after a man was found stabbed early Sunday in Market Square.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December at Mar-a-Lago with Mr. Trump saying the U.S. would support strikes if no deal was made with Iran.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Pennsylvania schools are required to teach cursive handwriting under a new law.
A federal grand jury refused to indict six Democrats who drew President Trump's ire by taping a video telling members of the military that they must reject "illegal orders," three sources told CBS News.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The rush for roses is on with Valentine's Day this weekend, and making sure you're getting the best deal is crucial.
More than 30 states have already enacted similar legislation.
The first electric and gas bills of the year can come with sticker shock, and this year, it might be worse than usual.
There is no better way to wrap up PTL's takeover of the Pittsburgh International Auto Show than with the full team.
Is it better to lease or buy a new car?
Boaz takes the Ford Motor Company simulator for a spin.
The Ford ASSET program helps educate local students.
Ford does so much work in the community to make Pittsburgh a better place to live!
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
It's been three months since the Woodland Hills School District put its superintendent on administrative leave.
Residents of Millvale are trying to get back to normal after last weekend's major snowstorm.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Doctors said the drugs can help people lose unwanted pounds while retaining muscle.
Crosby's 15 points at the Olympics put him in the all-time lead among Canadian NHL players.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
After graduating 10 seniors last year, no one expected the Panthers to be near the top, but they find themselves on the precipice of history.
Known as "The Baron of the Bullpen," Elroy Face is often credited with being the man who pioneered the modern relief pitcher.
Pitt has struggled this year with a 2-10 record in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
More extras are needed for "Mayor of Kingstown" when the show films its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Filming in Pittsburgh for the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown" is set to begin on March 9.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
A pedestrian was struck and killed following a vehicle crash in New Castle, Lawrence County, officials said Sunday evening.
A Pittsburgh man is in custody after police said he beat his ex-girlfriend, kidnapped her, and held a pair of scissors up to her, before her escape was caught on security camera. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Residents across western Pennsylvania held binoculars and notebooks over the weekend as many participated in the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania's Great Backyard Bird Count.
Verona police say they are still searching for a wanted man who allegedly lied to officers and gave a false ID after running from a traffic stop.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
