Elections (Archived)
Policy
State Senate panel unanimously approves ballot security legislation
The legislation would require counties to adopt specific safeguards for the transportation of ballots.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?
The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.
Criminal Justice
Policy
The push to compensate those who were wrongfully convicted gets a bipartisan backing in Harrisburg
New bill would award damages to individuals based on the number of years they spent incarcerated.
News & Politics
Policy
Following Biden’s actions on marijuana, Wolf says he can’t issue unilateral pardons
Wolf’s office touted a recent initiative seeking to expedite pardons for people with marijuana convictions.
Business
Policy
Legal challenges to RGGI are keeping millions in carbon allowances from flowing to Pennsylvania
According to a September report, the third carbon-allowance auction of 2022 generated more than $301 million in revenue for reinvestment.
Philadelphia
Policy
Jim Kenney’s ban on guns in parks, rec centers criticized as ‘meaningless’ amid state’s firearms laws
Even those with permits to carry could be charged with trespassing – or worse – if caught with guns in city parks.
Policy
Policy
Inside Pennsylvania’s proposed ‘Parental Bill of Rights,’ which critics are calling homophobic
The legislation would place limits on teachings of sexual orientation and gender identity in younger grades.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Wolf’s Marijuana Pardon Project seeks to reduce recidivism, grant second chances
Clean Slate advocates and lawmakers are pushing for criminal justice reform, improving paths for re-entry after incarceration.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Two children per classroom will lose a parent or sibling before age 18, experts say
State panel reports gun violence, overdoses and suicide are affecting children and youth more than ever before.
Policy
Policy
Wolf’s new executive order on voter registration, explained
Voter registration applications will now be available at more state facilities.
News & Politics
Policy
Progressive think tank offers blueprint for ‘shared prosperity’ in Pennsylvania
The Keystone Research Center released its “State of Working Pennsylvania” report on Tuesday
Education
Policy
Lindsey Williams calls for universal free school meals as pandemic-era meals provision ends
Williams is introducing legislation that would provide free school meals to all public school students.
Technology
Policy
The ‘Trojan Horse’ and the workforce: Job threats are focus of discussion during House hearing on cybersecurity
State Government Committee hears testimony from experts on the threats facing local and state governments in the commonwealth.
LGBTQ+
Policy
Wolf signs executive order discouraging use of conversion therapy
Wolf says order is ‘the best I can do’ without broader legislation
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Independent voters make a case before state committee for inclusion in primary elections
Legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections has gained more bipartisan support in Harrisburg.
Agriculture
Policy
A fowl virus: What the bird flu means for PA agriculture – and how to fight it
Avian influenza in the commonwealth: A City & State investigation.
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia gets funding boost for bike trail plan connecting Maine to Florida
The Spring Garden Street Greenway received a $1 million grant to overhaul street and pedestrian walkways.
Policy
Policy
The fight to put some teeth back into dog laws: A City & State investigation
Why dog licenses are key to keeping Pennsylvania’s pups – and people – safe.
Healthcare
Policy
As monkeypox threat grows, so do calls for action
State Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta and Brian Sims joined providers and LGBTQ+ leaders to discuss what resources are available now and what more needs to be done to prevent further spread of monkeypox.
Technology
Policy