
Keystone Crossroads Archive
Pa. House passes final budget piece; ball moves to Wolf’s court
Pennsylvania's House has sent a gambling expansion bill to Gov. Wolf’s desk — effectively finishing the budget lawmakers have labored over for an entire fiscal year.
8 years ago
Pa. capital murder study ties case trajectory to defendant income
A new report on death penalty cases in Pennsylvania shows a strong tie between how a case proceeds through the justice system and who a defendant relies on for legal counsel.
8 years ago
The Pa. state budget could be finished today
After almost four months of false starts and negotiation breakdowns, lawmakers say the end is finally in sight.
8 years ago
Pa. public school advocates meet in Delco, joyous to get their day in court
Public education advocates gathered Wednesday in Southeastern Pennsylvania to celebrate a recent state Su ...
8 years ago
Uncertainty swirls around Pa. property tax amendment that will soon go before voters
A constitutional change before Pennsylvania voters could lower property taxes and shake up school funding. Or it could do nothing at all.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00County planners come away with more questions than answers on roll out of Pa. medical marijuana
The implementation of medical marijuana in Pennsylvania was the focus of a session Tuesday during the annual conference of Pennsylvania county planners.
8 years ago
Moody’s economic report: Pennsylvania not ready for next recession
Pennsylvania is one of at least 15 states that are substantially underprepared for the next economic downturn, according to a new report from Moody's Analytics.
8 years ago
Part 4: Trump supporters frustrated by Congress, the media, but still optimistic about the president
Part four in an occasional series where Keystone Crossroads checks in with Trump voters from across Pennsylvania throughout his presidency.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Voter advocates urge Pa. Senate leader to reform redistricting process
Fair Districts PA delivered postcards collected from constituents to State Senator Jake Corman’s office, urging reform in redistricting.
8 years ago
“This was a failure of government," said Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro.
8 years ago
Pa. natural gas tax passes House committee, may hit a wall before full vote
Advancing the plan is a big step for Democrats and moderate Republicans, who have pushed for years to levy the severance tax.
8 years ago
Pa. House budget plan disliked in the Senate, but being considered as end to impasse
The budget’s completion still could hinge on whether the state House and Senate can agree on a gambling expansion.
8 years ago
The Pa. State Police must serve municipalities that don't have full-time local services. And as more localities have opted out, state taxpayers have been footing the bill.
8 years ago
House passes familiar budget plan — minus new revenue
House lawmakers narrowly passed part of a proposal Tuesday night to finish Pennsylvania's overdue state budget.
8 years ago
Pa. lawmakers angle for tens of billions in federal restitution
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to get restitution for what they see as bad U.S. Federal Reserve policies during the recovery of the housing market.
8 years ago
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