News & Politics
Politics
The Jan. 6 criminal case tracker
An in-depth chronicling of the ever-growing number of Pennsylvanians charged and convicted of crimes committed during the 2021 insurrection.
News & Politics
Politics
Innamorato resigns, bringing state House back to 101-101 tie
Innamorato resigned as she continues to campaign for Allegheny County executive.
Capitol Beat
Policy
How Pennsylvania plans to deploy $1.16B allocated for broadband expansion
Officials hope to deploy those resources over the next five years.
News & Politics
Policy
Pittman: Hundreds of millions in state funding could be at risk without more budget bills
Meanwhile, the leader for House Democrats urged the Senate to advance an already-passed $45.5B spending plan.
News & Politics
Policy
Opinion: A million reasons to open up primaries in Pennsylvania
A bipartisan effort from two state House lawmakers seeks to end the disenfranchisement of Independent voters in Pennsylvania primary elections.
News & Politics
Policy
10 things you need to know about PA’s budget impasse
The state budget is currently stuck in legislative limbo.
News & Politics
Policy
Shapiro urges PA Senate to advance $45.5B budget plan
The Democratic governor said the budget plan will ‘do a lot of good.’
News & Politics
Policy
PA House passes budget bill as Shapiro vows to veto voucher funding
The Democratic governor said he would veto the funding to allow the state budget to advance.
Transportation
Politics
With I-95 bridge success, Shapiro has passed his first big test
The governor’s handling of the disaster has won over some critics. But will it help win over a divided legislature?
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Politics
State lawmakers join forces with the Forward Party
The two lawmakers will now be aligned with the Forward Party but will remain registered as Democrats.
Transportation
Policy
I-95 collapse spotlights issues with road and bridge funding
Numerous factors are complicating the road ahead for the state’s gas tax.
Environment
Politics
Pennsylvania officials declare ‘Code Red’ air quality alert due to Canada fires
Smoke from wildfires smothered the East Coast on Wednesday, with officials urging residents to limit time outside.
General Assembly
Opinion
Opinion: Skill games legislation ignores needs of older, vulnerable Pennsylvanians
AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director Dave Henderson calls on lawmakers to reject legislation that would tax and regulate skill games.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Bills combating porch pirates and unknown AirTags advance out of Senate committee
The state Senate Judiciary Committee advanced three bills Tuesday morning.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Sex abuse victims call on state Senate to pass statute of limitations reforms
State Rep. Mark Rozzi and victims from the Amish and Mennonite communities recounted their abuse experiences outside the state Capitol Monday.
Capitol Beat
Opinion
Opinion: Skill games present a golden opportunity for Pennsylvania
State Sen. Gene Yaw writes in support of regulating skills games at the state level.
News & Politics
Politics
Here’s how PA’s congressional delegation voted on the debt ceiling deal
The deal passed the U.S. House with a 314-117 vote this week.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Dave McCormick: ‘America needs to go to the gym’
The former hedge fund executive is contemplating another U.S. Senate run.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Bipartisan proposal seeks to establish student teacher stipend program
State Sens. Ryan Aument and Vincent Hughes hope to address staffing shortages and educators’ financial struggles.
Capitol Beat
Politics