Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania persistently spends more than it makes in revenue, but lawmakers have struggled for years to agree on lasting solutions.

Mayor Cherelle Parker called for a cleaner, greener, safer city and included a plan to keep and grow business as part of her spending blueprint.

Pennsylvania is the fifth-oldest state in the nation and a critical swing state that Joe Biden won by only 1% in 2020.

Shapiro estimates the proposals would save ratepayers $250 million over five years and create 14,500 jobs.

Women, including women of color, are holding leadership positions in state government in record numbers.

After a change in leadership and staff duties, the Philadelphia Board of City Commissioners’ meetings have been marked by frequent public spats.

139 nations already recognize a Palestinian state. At the United Nations, the Palestinians have something called "nonmember observer status."

The storied civil rights organization accused Gov. Ron DeSantis of having "waged war on Black America."

The narratives are being pushed by prominent right-wing figures including Cleta Mitchell, a former adviser to Donald Trump, along with Trump himself.

Lawmakers are acting on concerns that the company’s current ownership structure is a U.S. national security threat.

The general election rematch is now official as both men have secured the required delegates to be their respective party's nominee.

New Jersey’s primary election is Tuesday, June 4. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.

The state’s proposed regulations only allow for pre-packaged buds, but the marijuana commissioner says dispensaries can seek a variance.

The bill prohibits the disclosure of any records to data brokers, or commercial interests that collect and sell information provided by government agencies.

The auditor general monitors how public dollars are spent, to catch fraud and graft if they occur.