Pennsylvania

Shapiro Signs Republican Sen. Robinson's Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban for Pennsylvania Schools

Every school in Pennsylvania will have to keep student cellphones out of use from the first bell to the last…

2 weeks ago

Meuser and Wallace clash over healthcare, energy and taxes in Pennsylvania’s 9th District debate

Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser defended his record on healthcare, energy and economic policy during an October 20 debate with…

2 weeks ago

Fetterman announces $42.3 million for Pennsylvania rail infrastructure

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) announced more than $42.2 million in federal funding for rail infrastructure projects across Pennsylvania, targeting…

2 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Opens Applications for $11.5 Million Youth Program

Pennsylvania has opened applications for $11.5 million in funding for youth programs focused on after-school activities, mentoring and other services…

3 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bill Requiring AEDs at Utility Worksites

Pennsylvania lawmakers have advanced bipartisan legislation requiring electric utilities and their contractors to keep automated external defibrillators available at worksites…

3 weeks ago

Lehigh County Parks and Trails Set for $891,000 in State Grants

Two Lehigh County projects are slated to receive a combined $891,000 in state grants for park improvements and trail development,…

3 weeks ago

Shapiro Enters Utility Fight as Pennsylvania Debates Who Pays for Data Centers

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is intervening in a major utility proceeding to push for data center developers to shoulder more…

3 weeks ago

Republican Scott Timko Gets Another Shot at Democrat Brandon Dukes After 98-Vote Loss

Republican Scott Timko is getting another chance to flip a competitive Pennsylvania House seat after losing to Democrat Brandon Dukes…

3 weeks ago

Cognetti Faces Questions About Campaign Finance and Political Corruption

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti is making campaign finance reform and government accountability central to her challenge against Republican Rep. Rob…

4 weeks ago

Perry Pushes Tax Relief in PA-10 Debate With Stelson

Republican Rep. Scott Perry defended his approach to national security, called for relief from Pennsylvania's high gas taxes and challenged…

4 weeks ago

Musk, National Republicans Pour Millions Into Pennsylvania House Races

Elon Musk and national Republican groups are pouring millions of dollars into Pennsylvania congressional races, adding a major new wave…

4 weeks ago

Pennsylvania Audit Finds Gaps in State Oversight of Agencies Protecting Older Adults

Pennsylvania's system for monitoring agencies responsible for protecting older adults is facing renewed scrutiny after a state audit found deficiencies…

4 weeks ago

HBG IN FOCUS | Harrisburg Rolls the Dice on Pennsylvania's Future

HBG IN FOCUS | Harrisburg Rolls the Dice on Pennsylvania's Future With a critical deadline approaching, casino interests and skill-game…

4 weeks ago

Garrity hits Shapiro on taxes, gas prices and skill games in only Pa. governor debate

Republican Stacy Garrity used Pennsylvania’s lone governor debate Wednesday night to press Gov. Josh Shapiro on taxes and gas prices…

1 month ago

Picozzi urges tax on skill games to fund transit as Pa. Supreme Court deadline nears

State Sen. Joe Picozzi is pressing Harrisburg to regulate and tax Pennsylvania’s skill games and steer part of the revenue…

1 month ago

PA Senate committee advances local police RADAR option and phone-based registration after Miller push

A Pennsylvania Senate committee advanced two bills Wednesday that would give local police a speed-enforcement tool they have been denied…

1 month ago

Picozzi Steers $4.8 Million in Gaming-Funded Grants to Northeast Philadelphia

State Sen. Joe Picozzi has secured more than $4.8 million in state grants for Northeast Philadelphia, funding everything from airport…

1 month ago

Pennsylvania Senate Committee Advances Lab-Grown Meat Ban After Bartolotta Push

A Pennsylvania Senate committee voted Wednesday to advance a ban on lab-grown meat and poultry, sending Sen. Camera Bartolotta's farmer-protection…

1 month ago