Shapiro's 1st Pennsylvania budget stresses schools, reserves
Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a hefty an increase in aid to Pennsylvania’s schools in his first budget he's delivering to the Legislature.
Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a hefty an increase in aid to Pennsylvania’s schools in his first budget he's delivering to the Legislature.
Michelle Obama for president in 2024?
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
Although Michelle Obama has denied any interest in seeking office, former White House and Pentagon official Douglas MacKinnon said she has the "it" factor that could maybe beat Trump in 2024.
Biden will buck tradition and unveil budget in Pennsylvania
With an eye on 2024, President Joe Biden will showcase his election-year budget plan this week in must-win Pennsylvania rather than the usual White House setting.
With an eye on 2024, President Joe Biden will showcase his election-year budget plan this week in must-win Pennsylvania rather than the usual White House setting.
Mayor Adams tapped to stump for Biden 2024 re-election campaign
First reported by the Washington Post, Mayor Eric Adams, along with around 20 other Democrats, will sit on a national advisory board convened by President Joe Biden’s team.
First reported by the Washington Post, Mayor Eric Adams, along with around 20 other Democrats, will sit on a national advisory board convened by President Joe Biden’s team.
Joe Biden’s reelection bid faces opposition from some Democrats
Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.
Many Democratic voters worry about President Joe Biden’s age, while others are upset with his handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. And some in the Democratic party have never been enthusiastic about him.
Biden talks voting rights during trip to Selma: 'This fundamental right remains under assault'
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
Utah governor to sign bill banning abortion clinics
In Utah, hospitals will soon be the only places where abortions can be provided.
In Utah, hospitals will soon be the only places where abortions can be provided.
You Decide: The role of gun violence in the race for Philadelphia's next mayor
With the primary election for Philadelphia's next mayor just months away, the number of candidates throwing their hats in the ring continues to grow.
With the primary election for Philadelphia's next mayor just months away, the number of candidates throwing their hats in the ring continues to grow.
Delaware County Rep. Mike Zabel won't quit amid sexual misconduct claim
Delaware County Rep. Mike Zabel, accused of sexual harassment, says he's not resigning but plans to enter inpatient treatment of some kind.
Delaware County Rep. Mike Zabel, accused of sexual harassment, says he's not resigning but plans to enter inpatient treatment of some kind.
Computer chip makers must provide child care, other benefits if they want federal funding
The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.
The Commerce Department is opening the application process for computer chip manufacturers to access $39 billion in government support to build new factories and expand production.
George Santos now under investigation by House Ethics Committee
The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.
The House Ethics Committee announced is launching an investigation into embattled Republican Rep. George Santos.
Tennessee bill limiting drag shows heads to governor
The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.
The bill marks the second major proposal targeting the LGBTQ community that Tennessee lawmakers have passed this legislative session.
West Virginia governor signs new carry bill, allowing for guns on public college, university campuses
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
West Virginia’s governor has signed a bill allowing people with concealed carry permits to take firearms onto public college and university campuses.
Sen. Mike Lee suspended by Twitter; Musk says error
Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'
Lee says, 'Twitter did not alert me ahead of time, nor have they yet offered an explanation.'
Bobby Henon: Former Philadelphia councilmember sentenced following corruption trial
A former Philadelphia council member convicted along with a prominent labor leader in a federal public corruption case has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
A former Philadelphia council member convicted along with a prominent labor leader in a federal public corruption case has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison.
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
With court win, Pennsylvania schools want plan, down payment
When Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils his first budget next week, poor districts that won a landmark school-funding lawsuit want him to propose a significant down payment and a plan to overhaul how the state pays for K-12 education.
When Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils his first budget next week, poor districts that won a landmark school-funding lawsuit want him to propose a significant down payment and a plan to overhaul how the state pays for K-12 education.
Joanna McClinton becomes first Black woman to be elected Pennsylvania House Speaker
Philadelphia state Rep. Joanna McClinton is the first woman to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House.
Philadelphia state Rep. Joanna McClinton is the first woman to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House.
Fetterman 'doing well' as he continues to seek treatment for depression, spokesperson says
A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is “on a path to recovery” after checking himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month, and he is still expected to be away from the Senate for several weeks.
A spokesman for Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says the Democrat is “on a path to recovery” after checking himself into a hospital for clinical depression earlier this month, and he is still expected to be away from the Senate for several weeks.
Jimmy Carter: Rise to the presidency depended on many twists
When Jimmy Carter announced in late 1974 that he'd seek the presidency. Atlanta's largest newspaper answered with a mocking headline: "Jimmy Who?" But the Georgia peanut farmer set the modern standard for campaigning.
When Jimmy Carter announced in late 1974 that he'd seek the presidency. Atlanta's largest newspaper answered with a mocking headline: "Jimmy Who?" But the Georgia peanut farmer set the modern standard for campaigning.