Trump administration will withhold SNAP benefits to Democratic-controlled states over data
The Trump Administration plans to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients living in Democratic-controlled states over requests for data being rejected.
Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act, banning workplace hair discrimination in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the CROWN Act into law on Tuesday. The legislation prohibits employers from discriminating against hairstyles like locs, braids and afros, hairstyles historically associated with race.
Pennsylvania lawmakers look to end budget stalemate, sealed with concession by Democrats on climate
Billions of dollars for Pennsylvania’s public schools and social services could soon start flowing after months of delay, as lawmakers on Wednesday took up a roughly $50 billion spending plan to break the state’s budget impasse.
Pennsylvania lawmakers tentatively agree to $50B state budget 4 months late: Reports
More than four months late, Pennsylvania state lawmakers may have finally come to an agreement on a budget for the fiscal year.
Pennsylvania retains Supreme Court justices, extending court's Democratic majority
All three of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices who sought reelection Tuesday will get another term, ensuring Democratic jurists keep their majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court — one at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
Pennsylvania voters retain 3 Democratic Supreme Court judges, AP projects
Pennsylvanians have voted to retain all three justices on the state Supreme Court that were up for retention this election cycle – Justices Christine Donohue, David Wecht and Kevin Dougherty - according to the Associated Press.
Live Election Results: Philadelphia DA, Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention updates
All eyes locally are on the Philadelphia district attorney's race between incumbent Larry Krasner, and former municipal judge and military vet Pat Dugan. Statewide focus is on the retention vote for three Supreme Court judges.
Who's running for retention on the PA Supreme Court?
On Nov. 4, Pennsylvanians will vote on the retention of three justices who have sat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court since 2015 – Justices Christine Donohue, David Wecht and Kevin Dougherty. But who are they?
Election Day 2025: Polls open in Pennsylvania, New Jersey with pivotal races on the line
Voters in Pennsylvania and New Jersey will cast their ballots on Tuesday to decide pivotal races that could reshape the political landscape of their states.
PA's Supreme Court retention races: why they matter
On Nov. 4, Pennsylvanians will vote on the retention of three justices who have sat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court since 2015 – Justices Christine Donohue, David Wecht and Kevin Dougherty.
Pennsylvania 2025 voting guide: When, where and how to vote
Pennsylvania voters will head to the polls in less than two weeks to cast their ballots in both state and local races.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro releasing memoir in January
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has a book coming out in January, touching upon everything from his swift political rise to the trauma of his home being set on fire.
Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal
The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."
Pennsylvania voters to decide if 3 Supreme Court justices should keep their seats
Pennsylvania voters will decide whether three state Supreme Court justices — all Democrats — should keep their seats on a court that has been at the center of pivotal fights over voting rights, redistricting and elections.
Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of Black Doctors Consortium, announces run for congress
Dr. Ala Stanford, a Philadelphia physician who founded the Black Doctors Consortium to provide critical care during the COVID-19 pandemic, is running for congress.
Uber offers free rides to seniors amid SEPTA cuts
Uber has partnered with local nonprofits in order to help Philly seniors get around amid SEPTA cuts.
Republican Stacy Garrity launches bid to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in 2026
Pennsylvania’s two-term elected state Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid in 2026.
SEPTA prepares for service cuts as riders prepare for 'catastrophic' impacts
As Pennsylvania lawmakers stall on passing a state budget, SEPTA is now preparing for service cuts that kick in a month from now on August 24, which also happens to be a day before the first day of school for Philadelphia.
US Rep. Dwight Evans of Philadelphia says he won't run for reelection
U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans says he won't seek reelection to his Philadelphia seat, capping a career in public office that stretches back 45 years.
Gov. Shapiro warns Pennsylvanians will lose health care, hospitals will close under GOP cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro is warning that cuts to Medicaid health care that Congress is considering would mean billions of dollars in lost federal aid to Pennsylvania, hundreds of thousands of people losing access to the program and more rural hospitals shutting their doors.