Pennsylvania Legislature passes tax package
State government began operating Tuesday under a $31 billion election-year spending bill that nevertheless lacks the tax collections to sustain it for the entire fiscal year, and lawmakers say they are scrambling to fix that before it draws a lawsuit or bond downgrade.
State government began operating Tuesday under a $31 billion election-year spending bill that nevertheless lacks the tax collections to sustain it for the entire fiscal year, and lawmakers say they are scrambling to fix that before it draws a lawsuit or bond downgrade.
GOP baring its official opinion on porn before convention
The GOP has a proposed anti-pornography plank, calling porn is a public health crisis and encourages "states to continue to fight this public menace.”
The GOP has a proposed anti-pornography plank, calling porn is a public health crisis and encourages "states to continue to fight this public menace.”
Swing state poll: Trump ahead of Clinton in Pa., Fla.; tied in Ohio
The two parties’ political conventions take place over the next two weeks, and a stunning new set of Quinnipiac University polls show Donald Trump leading or tied with Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania and two other key swing states.
The two parties’ political conventions take place over the next two weeks, and a stunning new set of Quinnipiac University polls show Donald Trump leading or tied with Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania and two other key swing states.
Sanders gives long-awaited endorsement of Clinton
Hillary Clinton's campaign is topping off her presidential nomination with an event on Independence Mall in Philadelphia the day after the Democratic National Convention ends.
Hillary Clinton's campaign is topping off her presidential nomination with an event on Independence Mall in Philadelphia the day after the Democratic National Convention ends.
Aiming to announce Friday, Trump narrows VP list
Donald Trump has reached the final phase of his search for a running mate, narrowing his list to three leading contenders and directing his staff to prepare for a Friday announcement.
Donald Trump has reached the final phase of his search for a running mate, narrowing his list to three leading contenders and directing his staff to prepare for a Friday announcement.
NJ Senate president, Christie discuss gas tax
New Jersey's Senate president has new plan to raise the gasoline tax to fund transportation projects. Democrat Steve Sweeney met with Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday.
New Jersey's Senate president has new plan to raise the gasoline tax to fund transportation projects. Democrat Steve Sweeney met with Republican Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday.
Convention cities Philadelphia, Cleveland adjust security after shootings
Rising tensions after the deadly ambush of police officers in Dallas and subsequent protests nationwide have led Cleveland and Philadelphia to adjust security plans for the national political conventions this month.
Rising tensions after the deadly ambush of police officers in Dallas and subsequent protests nationwide have led Cleveland and Philadelphia to adjust security plans for the national political conventions this month.
Pa. budget becoming law after weekend lawmaker session
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf said Sunday evening he'll let a roughly $31 billion spending bill become law without his signature, even though lawmakers are struggling to figure out how to pay for some of it.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf said Sunday evening he'll let a roughly $31 billion spending bill become law without his signature, even though lawmakers are struggling to figure out how to pay for some of it.
State Department reopens internal probe of Clinton emails
(FOX NEWS) The State Department is re-opening an internal investigation into whether Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her top aides mishandled classified information, Fox News confirmed late Thursday.
(FOX NEWS) The State Department is re-opening an internal investigation into whether Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her top aides mishandled classified information, Fox News confirmed late Thursday.
Obama: ‘These fatal shootings are not isolated incidents'
President Obama has made his first public statement on the two deadly police shootings that happened this week.
President Obama has made his first public statement on the two deadly police shootings that happened this week.
Christie phone can't be accessed in bridge case
A judge in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case has ruled Republican Gov. Chris Christie's former allies cannot get access to his cellphone as part of pretrial preparation.
A judge in the George Washington Bridge lane-closing case has ruled Republican Gov. Chris Christie's former allies cannot get access to his cellphone as part of pretrial preparation.
Governor: 'Justice will be served in Minnesota' in shooting of Philando Castile
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has called for a federal investigation into the shooting of Philando Castile by a St. Anthony police officer during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has called for a federal investigation into the shooting of Philando Castile by a St. Anthony police officer during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.
Hillary Clinton to speak in Philadelphia Friday
PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) Hillary Clinton is set to speak in Philadelphia on Friday, according to her campaign.
PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) Hillary Clinton is set to speak in Philadelphia on Friday, according to her campaign.
Clinton bashes Trump's business record in Atlantic City
Hillary Clinton will stand by Atlantic City's famed Boardwalk Hall and cast Republican rival Donald Trump's turbulent business record in the seaside town as a prime example of why he shouldn't become president.
Hillary Clinton will stand by Atlantic City's famed Boardwalk Hall and cast Republican rival Donald Trump's turbulent business record in the seaside town as a prime example of why he shouldn't become president.
No charges recommended in Clinton email probe, FBI says
FBI Director James Comey says the FBI will not recommend criminal charges in its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state.
FBI Director James Comey says the FBI will not recommend criminal charges in its investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while secretary of state.
No gas tax hike means more holiday drivers on NJ roads
It’s not costing you as much as expected to drive through the Garden State, whether you live there or are just passing through. That meant seeing more folks on the road.
It’s not costing you as much as expected to drive through the Garden State, whether you live there or are just passing through. That meant seeing more folks on the road.
Sen. Cory Booker no longer denies being vetted for VP
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is no longer flatly denying that he's being vetted as a potential running mate for presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is no longer flatly denying that he's being vetted as a potential running mate for presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.
Clinton to campaign next week in Atlantic City
Atlantic City, N.J. (AP) Hillary Clinton will campaign in Atlantic City next week, where she plans to highlight Donald Trump's business record.
Atlantic City, N.J. (AP) Hillary Clinton will campaign in Atlantic City next week, where she plans to highlight Donald Trump's business record.
3 states have budget deadlines, NJ's gas tax hike could start before weekend
It's up to the New Jersey Senate whether drivers will pay lots more for gasoline in the Garden State. If approved, gas prices would go up Friday as motorists hit the road for the July Fourth holiday weekend.
It's up to the New Jersey Senate whether drivers will pay lots more for gasoline in the Garden State. If approved, gas prices would go up Friday as motorists hit the road for the July Fourth holiday weekend.
Wolf won't endorse Pa. House budget plan, says it's not balanced
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday he is concerned about budget legislation that is primed for a vote in the House of Representatives, but said there is still time to fix it before the state embarks on a new fiscal year.
Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf said Tuesday he is concerned about budget legislation that is primed for a vote in the House of Representatives, but said there is still time to fix it before the state embarks on a new fiscal year.