Politics & Policy

The Pennsylvania legislature may expand the state’s child care tax credit and create a new program for working families based on the federal earned income tax credit.

Outgoing U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has already endorsed U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester to replace him in the seat he has held since 2001.

Bradford-Grey says she wants to look at public safety holistically, and address housing insecurity, climate, and access to quality health care.

Marijuana legalization foe Gov. Carney adopted an “old-fashioned’’ approach by naming a law enforcement veteran to regulate the new legal industry.

The report released by Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce blames inexperienced supervisors for not providing enough of the right kind of paper.

It has an uncertain future in the Republican-controlled Senate.

The bill would provide a $2,500 annual tax credit for three years for residents after they become certified, or after they move to Pa. with a state-recognized credential

The offshore project is New Jersey's first, and a U.S. subsidiary of Danish wind developer Orsted could begin construction this year if remaining approvals are obtained.

This Thursday, City Council will approve a fiscal year 2024 budget. The current proposal includes public safety items such as policing and neighborhood cleanup.

U.S. officials say Secretary of State Antony Blinken was able on Sunday to secure a visit to Washington by Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang during a nearly 6-hour meeting.

“I’ve directed my team...to move heaven and earth to get this done as soon as humanly possible,” Biden said.

Ellsberg had announced in February that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer. A letter released by his family says he died Friday morning.

Towamencin residents spoke for an hour of public comment, mostly urging the supervisors to respect the people’s vote.

Here's a look at the candidates competing for the Republican and Democratic nominations.

The proposal seeks to ban wearing ski masks — or other full face coverings — in schools, city facilities, or on any mode of public transportation.