Criminal Justice
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with John Fetterman
The first-term U.S. Senator discusses cannabis law and what’s holding up federal legalization
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin
The longest-serving district attorney in the history of the county discusses the development of cannabis laws and local enforcement
General Assembly
The search to solve the cannabis conviction conundrum continues
Why cannabis advocates say social equity needs to be front-and-center in the legalization conversation.
Policy
As another neighboring state moves forward on recreational marijuana, Pennsylvania remains stuck in neutral
With Ohio joining the ranks of sales-friendly states, advocates for doing the same in Pennsylvania are ramping up efforts.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Cherelle Parker and David Oh face off in one-and-only Philly mayoral debate
Thursday morning’s debate offered candidates a rare chance to take jabs and spar over policy proposals
Campaigns & Elections
5 takeaways from Monday’s Philadelphia mayoral town hall
Cherelle Parker and David Oh answered voters’ questions in a rare forum before the Nov. 7 election
Criminal Justice
Opinion: It’s long past time to fully fund PA’s indigent defense systems
Pennsylvania remains one of two states that fails to provide funding for indigent defense.
Campaigns & Elections
Working Families Party endorses McCaffery in Supreme Court race
The endorsement comes amid an influx of contributions to the race from groups across the political spectrum who see the state’s highest court as a significant battleground
Opinion
Opinion: Lawmakers have a chance to improve our broken probation system
Tonie Willis writes that state lawmakers should pass probation reform legislation when they return to session.
Nonprofits
Google makes largest donation to date to Philadelphia reentry nonprofit
The funding will support services for women at Ardella’s House
Criminal Justice
Two years later, Marc Fogel remains in Russian prison
The Pennsylvania teacher’s case and lawmakers’ attempts to bring him home
Criminal Justice
The state Senate needs to rework probation reform legislation
A former public defender who is now with the ACLU explains why the chamber’s approach to the flashpoint issue is in need of a reboot.
Capitol Beat
PA State Police announce body camera pilot program
Troopers in Carlisle are testing out the body cameras ahead of a statewide rollout.
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Criminal Justice
Allegheny County Jail Oversight Board sued – by one of its own
Allegheny County Councilmember Bethany Hallam is demanding fellow board members attend meetings rather than send a surrogate
Capitol Beat
Five for Friday: Legislators’ fall focus
What issues Harrisburg lawmakers left on the table for the fall
General Assembly
Opinion: The probation system failed my son – it’s not too late to save others
Pam Sedia writes that Senate Bill 838 will save lives and save families.
General Assembly
Opinion: 10 ways to improve your disability hiring practices
There are numerous effective ways to improve inclusivity in the workplace – but commitment to change is key.
Health Care
Opinion: Policymakers should change course on xylazine
Peer support should be encouraged as an inexpensive intervention for addiction.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s $6.2 billion budget – by the numbers
City Council gave initial approval to the budget Thursday, setting the stage for final approval of the term-limited mayor’s eighth and final budget.
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