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.
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.
Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that has passed the state House on Wednesday.
Pennsylvanians 21 or older would be allowed to legally purchase and use marijuana under a bill that has passed the state House on Wednesday.
Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban transgender athletes in girls' sports
Pennsylvania’s state Senate is backing a bill to ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports at the collegiate and K-12 levels.
Pennsylvania’s state Senate is backing a bill to ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports at the collegiate and K-12 levels.
Pennsylvania mail-in ballots don't need accurate envelope dates, federal judge rules
A federal judge says enforcing the requirement that Pennsylvania mail-in ballots include an accurate exterior envelope date violates the federal Constitution.
A federal judge says enforcing the requirement that Pennsylvania mail-in ballots include an accurate exterior envelope date violates the federal Constitution.
Pennsylvania voters will break deadlock with special election for House vacancy this week
A special election will determine if Democrats hold onto a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
A special election will determine if Democrats hold onto a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Majority control of Pennsylvania House hinges on special election next week
Voters in a western Pennsylvania state House district will be filling a vacancy next week and deciding which party will hold the speakership.
Voters in a western Pennsylvania state House district will be filling a vacancy next week and deciding which party will hold the speakership.
Lawsuit aims to strike down LGBTQ antidiscrimination protections in Pennsylvania
Two public school districts and several parents have sued the state in a bid to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Pennsylvania, saying that the two-year-old regulation is illegal because it goes beyond what lawmakers intended or allowed.
Two public school districts and several parents have sued the state in a bid to undo antidiscrimination protections for gay and transgender people in Pennsylvania, saying that the two-year-old regulation is illegal because it goes beyond what lawmakers intended or allowed.
Gov. Shapiro wants to recruit laid-off federal workers to fill Pennsylvania jobs
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to recruit federal workers for job openings in the state’s workforce.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to recruit federal workers for job openings in the state’s workforce.
Gov. Shapiro says Trump administration has unfrozen billions in grants and loans
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says President Donald Trump’s administration has freed up billions in federal aid that the Democrat had accused it of withholding unconstitutionally.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says President Donald Trump’s administration has freed up billions in federal aid that the Democrat had accused it of withholding unconstitutionally.
Philly DA Larry Krasner launches re-election campaign for third term
Larry Krasner will once again seek re-election as District Attorney for the City of Philadelphia, running for his third term in office.
Larry Krasner will once again seek re-election as District Attorney for the City of Philadelphia, running for his third term in office.
Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over spending freezes on grants and loans
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is suing agencies under President Donald Trump, saying they are illegally and unconstitutionally withholding billions in federal aid from the state that had already been approved by Congress.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is suing agencies under President Donald Trump, saying they are illegally and unconstitutionally withholding billions in federal aid from the state that had already been approved by Congress.
Gov. Shapiro expected to seek more money for schools and transit
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to seek more money for public schools and public transit when he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers Tuesday. Shapiro is also expected to reprise his support for legalizing marijuana and introducing taxes on skill games viewed as competitors to casinos and lottery contests.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is expected to seek more money for public schools and public transit when he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers Tuesday. Shapiro is also expected to reprise his support for legalizing marijuana and introducing taxes on skill games viewed as competitors to casinos and lottery contests.
These new laws in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are now in effect for 2025
New year, new laws. The countdown to 2025 has officially come to an end, which means several new laws are now in effect.
New year, new laws. The countdown to 2025 has officially come to an end, which means several new laws are now in effect.
New Pennsylvania laws take effect in 2025: Here's what you should know
Several laws affecting health care, along with a pay raise for state lawmakers, were passed by Pennsylvania for 2025.
Several laws affecting health care, along with a pay raise for state lawmakers, were passed by Pennsylvania for 2025.
Democrats in Pennsylvania say it's still a swing state despite 2024 election outcomes
The drubbing Democrats took in Pennsylvania has prompted vows to rebound. But there are also lingering doubts about whether it might be leaving the ranks of swing states.
The drubbing Democrats took in Pennsylvania has prompted vows to rebound. But there are also lingering doubts about whether it might be leaving the ranks of swing states.
Pennsylvania Senate recount begins for Casey-McCormick race
A mandatory statewide recount for the U.S. Senate election between Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick began at 8 a.m. Wednesday in Northeast Philadelphia.
A mandatory statewide recount for the U.S. Senate election between Democratic incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick began at 8 a.m. Wednesday in Northeast Philadelphia.
PA Senate race: State high court orders counties not to count disputed ballots
Pennsylvania’s state Supreme Court is weighing in on a flashpoint amid ongoing vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick.
Pennsylvania’s state Supreme Court is weighing in on a flashpoint amid ongoing vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick.
Casey not conceding as ballot counting continues in Pennsylvania's Senate race
The race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania remains officially uncalled, despite several media outlets claiming an upset win for republican David McCormick.
The race for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania remains officially uncalled, despite several media outlets claiming an upset win for republican David McCormick.
Democrats retain 1-seat majority control of the Pennsylvania House
Democrats will keep their majority control of the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives next year after holding onto a Johnstown area seat.
Democrats will keep their majority control of the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives next year after holding onto a Johnstown area seat.
Gov. Shapiro releases statement on 2024 Election results: 'I was elected to protect'
Gov. Josh Shapiro says the “will of the people must be respected" after Donald Trump was elected the next president, defeating Kamala Harris in the 2024 Election.
Gov. Josh Shapiro says the “will of the people must be respected" after Donald Trump was elected the next president, defeating Kamala Harris in the 2024 Election.