
Keystone Crossroads Archive
Pa. State Police seeks to shut down grand jury review of its in-house investigation policy
When a Pennsylvania State Police officer is involved in a shooting, the agency investigates the matter internally, but that approach is currently being challenged.
7 years ago
GOP incumbent, Justice Sallie Mundy, keeps Pa. Supreme Court seat
A Republican justice kept her seat on Pennsylvania's highest court Tuesday and voters approved a constitutional amendment that could eventually lead to property tax cuts.
7 years ago
With election results in, many Pa. Dems optimistic about next year
Onlookers in the commonwealth say they're already ahead looking to 2018.
7 years ago
Pa. voters pass property tax amendment
Pennsylvania voters agreed to a ballot measure that will amend the constitution to let municipalities stop charging property taxes.
7 years ago
Democrats dominate major mayors’ races in Pennsylvania
Democrats secured the mayor’s offices in several Pennsylvania cities, although the Republican nominee did win one of the state's most hotly contested races.
7 years ago
Three Pa. cities vary widely in how they take advantage of coveted state ‘improvement zone’ status
The program aims to ignite investment in historically hard-to-develop neighborhoods by allowing developers to use tax revenue to pay off things like construction debt.
7 years ago
U.S. Supreme Court allows lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s congressional map to proceed
A federal lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania's congressional districts will move forward after a decision by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.
7 years ago
Wolf lets bill become law that weakens teacher protections amid other school policy shifts
Gov. Tom Wolf has allowed a bill to become law that weakens teacher seniority protections and gives school districts more flexibility in their rationale for making layoffs.
8 years ago
Listen 2:00Local leaders in State College urge congressman to support DREAM Act
State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham asked Congressman Thompson to support the passage of a DREAM act.
8 years ago
7 statewide court seats open in upcoming Pa. election
The highest-profile race is for a seat on the state Supreme Court, and seats are also open on the Superior and Commonwealth courts.
8 years ago
Pa. voters could take step toward property tax elimination Tuesday
When Pennsylvanians go to the polls next Tuesday, they’ll have a rare opportunity to vote to change the state constitution.
8 years ago
Pa. teen takes action against hate mail
A Montgomery County teen was admittedly curious when she came home from school this month and sorted through the mail. But that curiosity soon turned to outrage.
8 years ago
Listen 4:24Wolf approves most of Pa. Legislature-backed revenue plan
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed the majority of the revenue plan passed by the Legislature last week — four months past the deadline.
8 years ago
Pa. revamps policy for casino payments to host communities as it expands gambling opportunities
Changes to the local share tax come after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional last year.
8 years ago
Gov. Wolf to consider bill that would weaken teacher seniority, among other school policy shifts
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would alter a wide range of state policies related to public education — including the weakening of seniority protections
8 years ago
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