Law Enforcement
Politics
On day one of hearings to impeach Larry Krasner, mothers of homicide victims share testimony
Crime victims’ families told of grief and trauma followed by inaction and confusion due to lack of an adequate city response.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Freedom From Religion Foundation launches campaign to counter Christian nationalism in state politics
The Wisconsin-based organization wants to convince politicians that secular voters constitute a large and growing voting bloc.
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.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with Austin Davis
The Democratic lieutenant governor nominee is gearing up for one of the midterm election’s marquee races.
News & Politics
Politics
‘What a difference a year makes:’ More than 5,000 attend first Pennsylvania March for Life since Supreme Court ruling
Meanwhile, Democrats introduced legislation Monday seeking to protect and expand abortion access.
Labor
Politics
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate falls to 4.2% in August, down from prior months
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since 2000.
Policy
Politics
The debate over debates: Oz, Fetterman continue to feud over details
Both candidates have outlined conditions they want in their first meeting.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
State election officials offer glimpse into midterm preparations
The House State Government Committee held a hearing on election administration on Wednesday.
Capitol Beat
Politics
House Democrats call for action on labor, wage issues as session end nears
After this week, House lawmakers will have six session days left before the general election
Capitol Beat
Politics
House votes to hold Krasner in contempt for subpoena refusal
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has declined to produce documents requested by the committee via subpoena, stating their investigation is not being done ‘in good faith.’
Policy
Politics
‘They are coming after you’: GOP lawmakers vow to defend gun rights at annual rally
The 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally featured Second Amendment advocates from across Pennsylvania.
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.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: Oz takes the offensive and Perry sues the DOJ
Here is a roundup of the week’s hottest political news.
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.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘A one-stop shop for home repairs:’ Nikil Saval talks up Dems’ $125M new program
Saval’s Whole-Home Repairs Program was included in this year’s state budget.
News & Politics
Politics
Mastriano’s education funding plan would devastate PA’s public schools, advocates say
‘We would have to be insane to support what (Mastriano) is offering’ said Ed Albert of the PA Association of Rural and Small Schools.
News & Politics
Politics