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Sep 11, 2024
Pennsylvania lawmakers likely to debate public transit funding, utility shut-off protections, and hospital regulations as the 2024 session nears its end.
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Sep 11, 2024
A free speech group threatens to sue over Gov. Shapiro's policy banning state employees from “scandalous or disgraceful ” behavior amid Gaza war protests.
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Sep 9, 2024
A proposal to allow lawsuits from people sexually abused as children is on a list of PA constitutional amendments at risk of failing.
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Aug 13, 2024
State budget report warns Pennsylvania's multibillion-dollar surplus will run dry next fiscal year without cuts or an infusion of cash.
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Jul 23, 2024
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has backed Kamala Harris’ bid for president. He’s also emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod.
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Jul 12, 2024
PA’s new budget includes less transit funding than Democrats wanted, tax cuts, permitting reform, and changes to the higher education system.
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Jul 9, 2024
Pennsylvania’s budget deal is being delayed by disagreement over how to route money to poor school districts.
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Jul 8, 2024
PA lawmakers have a month to get a long-stalled childhood sexual abuse amendment that gives survivors a window to sue on the November ballot.
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Jun 28, 2024
Skill games operate in a legal limbo in Pennsylvania. Lawmakers’ effort to regulate them may be stalled, which could affect budget negotiations.
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Jun 26, 2024
As PA's budget deadline nears, lawmakers have found common ground on taxes, permitting, and college. But they’re far from a deal on education funding.
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Jun 25, 2024
As PA's budget deadline nears, lawmakers have found common ground on taxes, permitting, and college. But they’re far from a deal on education funding.
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Jun 19, 2024
Legal weed advocates say they're closer than ever to success, citing allies in both parties.
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Jun 12, 2024
Jay-Z is promoting private school vouchers in PA, joining key Democrats including Josh Shapiro and conservatives like billionaire Jeff Yass in the debate.
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Jun 11, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro and legislative Democrats want PA to invest more in maternal health care. Some of their ideas could end up in this year’s budget.
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Jun 6, 2024
Pennsylvania lawmakers face opposition from doctors in push to grant nurse practitioners full practice authority to ease rural shortages.
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May 28, 2024
Democrats continued to vote on behalf of a lawmaker after police issued a warrant for his arrest, leading Republicans to again call for restrictions.
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May 24, 2024
Democrats continued to vote on behalf of a lawmaker after police issued a warrant for his arrest, leading Republicans to again call for restrictions.
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May 16, 2024
For the state budget due June 30, Republican and Democratic PA lawmakers are working with a $14 billion surplus but have different priorities.
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May 14, 2024
Critics say the Pennsylvania governor’s order, which applies to state employees, is subjective and could curtail free speech.
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May 6, 2024
PA spent $410,000 for state flights last year, the most since 2011. Gov. Josh Shapiro took most of those flights.
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May 3, 2024
Team PA paid for Gov. Josh Shapiro to attend the 2023 Super Bowl and games played by the Harrisburg Senators, Penn State’s football team, and more.
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Apr 29, 2024
Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary saw a major upset in the Democratic race for state treasurer and a decisive win in a crowded attorney general field.
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Apr 25, 2024
Several Pennsylvania House incumbents faced serious challenges during Tuesday’s primary election. At least two lost.
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Apr 4, 2024
Bills to ban TikTok on state-owned phones and regulate kids’ social media accounts have been debated in PA, but lawmakers haven’t found a consensus.
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Apr 3, 2024
Bills to ban TikTok on state-owned phones and regulate kids’ social media accounts have been debated in PA, but lawmakers haven’t found a consensus.
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Mar 28, 2024
PA House bills would require legislative candidates to disclose campaign donations more frequently and force dark money groups to reveal their spending.
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Mar 20, 2024
Dave Sunday has a small fundraising advantage over GOP opponent Craig Williams, while Democratic donors have yet to coalesce around one of the candidates.
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Mar 18, 2024
Gov. Shapiro’s proposed budget would put state money behind a popular home repair program, anti-homelessness initiatives, and public legal defense against evictions.
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Mar 14, 2024
Do PA’s persistent budget deficits spell trouble in the future? Lawmakers are split, but the question could derail this year’s spending talks.
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Mar 4, 2024
Democrats flipped the Pennsylvania House in 2022. They must defend their majority during the 2024 election.
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Feb 28, 2024
Democrats flipped the Pennsylvania House in 2022. They must defend their majority during the 2024 election.
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Feb 19, 2024
Republicans have controlled the Pennsylvania Senate for decades. Democrats want to use the 2024 election to flip the chamber.
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Feb 13, 2024
The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.
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Feb 9, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget calls for Pennsylvania to use $4 million to buy medical debt.
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Feb 7, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants Pennsylvania to legalize and tax marijuana to help pay for new investments in education and more.
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Feb 5, 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro is set to give his budget address, kicking off a debate over how PA should pay for additional investments in education.
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Jan 31, 2024
Transit systems across Pennsylvania are warning of service cuts, but lawmakers may not agree on solutions.
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Jan 19, 2024
An ethics complaint against Pa. state Senator Doug Mastriano alleges he helped incite the Jan. 6th U.S. Capitol attack.
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Jan 18, 2024
The Pennsylvania legislature is debating expanding winter utility shut-off protections to summer months, but some utility companies oppose the change.
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Jan 9, 2024
A bill would make it mandatory for PA lawmakers to forego pay during a budget impasse. One member says it could force votes for the wrong reason.
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Jan 2, 2024
The Pennsylvania House will not meet until mid-March to accommodate repairs to its Capitol chamber.
Sep 11, 2024Pennsylvania lawmakers likely to debate public transit funding, utility shut-off protections, and hospital regulations as the 2024 session nears its end.
Sep 11, 2024A free speech group threatens to sue over Gov. Shapiro's policy banning state employees from “scandalous or disgraceful ” behavior amid Gaza war protests.
Sep 9, 2024A proposal to allow lawsuits from people sexually abused as children is on a list of PA constitutional amendments at risk of failing.
Aug 13, 2024State budget report warns Pennsylvania's multibillion-dollar surplus will run dry next fiscal year without cuts or an infusion of cash.
Jul 23, 2024Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has backed Kamala Harris’ bid for president. He’s also emerged as a top contender for the vice-presidential nod.
Jul 9, 2024Pennsylvania’s budget deal is being delayed by disagreement over how to route money to poor school districts.
Jul 8, 2024PA lawmakers have a month to get a long-stalled childhood sexual abuse amendment that gives survivors a window to sue on the November ballot.
Jun 28, 2024Skill games operate in a legal limbo in Pennsylvania. Lawmakers’ effort to regulate them may be stalled, which could affect budget negotiations.
Jun 19, 2024Legal weed advocates say they're closer than ever to success, citing allies in both parties.
Jun 12, 2024Jay-Z is promoting private school vouchers in PA, joining key Democrats including Josh Shapiro and conservatives like billionaire Jeff Yass in the debate.
Jun 6, 2024Pennsylvania lawmakers face opposition from doctors in push to grant nurse practitioners full practice authority to ease rural shortages.
May 24, 2024Democrats continued to vote on behalf of a lawmaker after police issued a warrant for his arrest, leading Republicans to again call for restrictions.
May 6, 2024PA spent $410,000 for state flights last year, the most since 2011. Gov. Josh Shapiro took most of those flights.
Apr 29, 2024Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary saw a major upset in the Democratic race for state treasurer and a decisive win in a crowded attorney general field.
Apr 25, 2024Several Pennsylvania House incumbents faced serious challenges during Tuesday’s primary election. At least two lost.
Apr 4, 2024Bills to ban TikTok on state-owned phones and regulate kids’ social media accounts have been debated in PA, but lawmakers haven’t found a consensus.
Feb 19, 2024Republicans have controlled the Pennsylvania Senate for decades. Democrats want to use the 2024 election to flip the chamber.
Feb 13, 2024The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.
Feb 7, 2024Gov. Josh Shapiro wants Pennsylvania to legalize and tax marijuana to help pay for new investments in education and more.
Jan 31, 2024Transit systems across Pennsylvania are warning of service cuts, but lawmakers may not agree on solutions.
Jan 18, 2024The Pennsylvania legislature is debating expanding winter utility shut-off protections to summer months, but some utility companies oppose the change.
Jan 9, 2024A bill would make it mandatory for PA lawmakers to forego pay during a budget impasse. One member says it could force votes for the wrong reason.