Politics & Policy

We're seeing increased "tough on crime" talk from certain candidates, but they don't understand the harms of increased policing, writes organizer Bre Stoves.

In May, Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ candidates for three vacant seats on Commonwealth and Superior Courts.

A worker would have to make almost $82,000 to get the full $2,500 benefit, and the worker may not even work a full year the first year they are eligible.

Fetterman’s return will be welcome news for Democrats who have struggled to find votes for some nominations, in particular, without Fetterman there.

The Democratic-led U.S. Senate voted 66-30 on legislation to formally repeal the war authorizations that justified the 1991 Gulf War and the 2003 Iraq War.

Pa. House Speaker Joanna McClinton talks about her new leadership role, a former professional poker player shares quitting advice, and beware - ticks are out again.

The governor vetoed the legalization measure last year and House members could not override his action last year. The governor won’t say what he’ll do now.

Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler dismissed a case brought by the Republican National Committee last year

Policymakers will be debating whether new laws, rules, or attitudes are needed to keep other banks from going under.

Officials say all residents should keep a two-day supply of water on hand for emergencies.

A question on the May 16 primary ballot asks voters to approve changes to a complicated financial formula, with the goal of building a better financial reserve.

He died in St. Kitts of aspiration pneumonia. He was known for his advocacy against South African apartheid and for Haitian democracy.

Some of the emails obtained by WHYY News appear to commend someone who spoke out against Black Lives Matter signs at their school.

The resolutions are part of the council’s recognition of Women’s History Month.

Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law grants public access to all government records unless their disclosure is barred due to specific exceptions.