Balanced News: Democrats retain narrow control of Pennsylvania House after special election

Former congressional aide Lindsay Powell has been elected in a special election in Pittsburgh, giving Democrats a one-vote majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. This creates a divided Legislature, with Republicans holding a majority in the Senate. The divided Legislature has prevented Democrats from passing priorities such as LGBTQ+ protections and gun control measures, while Republicans have been unable to propose constitutional amendments limiting the governor’s power and implementing voter ID. Powell’s priorities include affordable housing and a strong local economy. The House will resume work on a long-overdue state budget next week.