The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is escalating its efforts to crack down on drivers who repeatedly ignore toll bills and has […]
PennDOT expands permit access for rural Pennsylvanians
State officials are working to make it easier for high school students to get their learner’s permits. The pilot program […]
Consumers have beef with… well, beef
While consumers are seeing prices remain steady at around $3.15 per gallon at the pump and relief in the egg […]
Low-income Pennsylvanians get utility shutoff reprieve amid government shutdown
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration has secured agreements from the state’s utility companies to delay shutting off heat and electricity […]
Bill aims to restore federal funding cut for PA farms & food banks
Less than two months into President Donald Trump’s second term, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it was […]
Officials warn of increased deer crossings
(The following is a verbatim press release provided by the Pennsylvania Game Commission) With deer becoming increasingly active, and the […]
Warehouses scouted for solar power in Pennsylvania
With Pennsylvania emerging as one of the nation’s fastest-growing hubs for warehouse development, lawmakers say their vast rooftops could hold […]
Pennsylvanians retain Supreme Court justices
Attempts to turn a run-of-the-mill judicial retention choice on Pennsylvania ballots into a political battleground proved unsuccessful Tuesday. Just after […]
State calls for food bank support while waiting for SNAP to change course
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis rallied support for the state’s charitable food network Monday to brace for need driven by stalled […]
Pa. is prepared for ‘incredibly important’ municipal elections, Secretary of State Al Schmidt says
Election officials across Pennsylvania are ready to ensure a free, fair and safe election Tuesday, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al […]
Gov. Shapiro declares disaster emergency over SNAP benefits suspension
As two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to release food assistance money, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Friday the state […]
Pennsylvania criminal case highlights problems with third-party voter registration drives
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. In the […]
‘Iron Mike’ Tyson goes a round with Pa. lawmakers in support of safe and legal cannabis
A heavyweight in the legal cannabis industry visited Pennsylvania’s Capitol to meet with state lawmakers Wednesday. Known as “the baddest […]
Advocates seek reform to keep juveniles out of the system
Juvenile justice experts gathered at the Capitol on Tuesday for a joint hearing of the House Children and Youth and […]
Pennsylvania faces the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for about 2 million people
The stakes of the ongoing government shutdown rose Monday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture doubled down on its position […]
PA Senate passes bill to shield lottery winners’ identities
The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation Monday aimed at protecting the privacy of state lottery winners who claim large prizes. The […]
More Pennsylvania voters than ever will use electronic pollbooks this November
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. When Pennsylvania […]
School weapon alerts bill heads to governor
Pennsylvania schools will be required to notify parents and employees within 24 hours about weapons incidents under a bill that’s […]
From declawing to bestiality: Pennsylvania lawmakers target animal cruelty
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering proposals to crack down on cruelty to animals in the commonwealth. The House Judiciary Committee moved […]
Pa. requires health insurance providers to cover COVID-19 and other vaccines
Health insurers in Pennsylvania will be required to cover COVID-19 and other vaccinations through 2026. All accident and health insurance […]