Coverage of politics in Pittsburgh focuses on local government decisions, municipal policy, elections and civic administration. The reporting follows the actions of elected officials and the public processes that shape the city.
Michelle Ziolkowski, 54, faces forgery and records-tampering charges after investigators say she submitted a registration application in her late mother's name.
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Do you think voter fraud is a serious problem in U.S. elections?
The Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh has accused the nonprofit owner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette of unfair labor practices amid newsroom layoffs.
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Are Pittsburgh's neighborhoods getting better or worse for affordable living?
Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Deb Gross, who represents District 7, announced she will not run for another term.
Two Pittsburgh-area psychologists say elections trigger fear, anxiety, disappointment and relief, and suggest ways to cope.
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Do you believe your vote meaningfully influences the resources your local government provides to your community?
Mayor Corey O'Connor visited a local nursing center to boost voter registration ahead of the November election.
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Do you think Pittsburgh's city council can be trusted to pass the budget on time?
Pittsburgh City Council President R. Daniel Lavelle introduced legislation to require council to approve the city budget by Dec. 20 each year.
This section follows legislative developments, election outcomes, public policy shifts and administrative governance. Reporting reaches across the city and the surrounding residential and commercial areas. Zoning decisions and budget allocations consistently drive the public conversation on how the city functions. Legislative cycles and voter participation trends remain the primary factors that influence long-term policy outcomes.
