As one of Harrisburg’s most powerful lawmakers, Mike Turzai used his muscle to push major education initiatives.

Year after year, according to the reports, troopers were roughly two to three times more likely to search black or Hispanic drivers than white drivers.

Thirteen alleged members of the “Sevens” gang have been charged with crimes including kidnapping, sex trafficking, child pornography and murder.

The proposal would close all Pa. cyber schools by 2021 and redirect students to district-run virtual programs. Some say it would restrict parent choice.

Crime in Pa. has been on the decline for two decades, and changing attitudes towards incarceration have dramatically lowered the state prison population.

Students of color in Pa. are far less likely than their white peers to have access to small classes, certified teachers and advanced coursework, according to two studies.

The state used to cover a third of costs and now pays for a fourth of what districts spend on services for students with disabilities.

As part of a ‘blue wave’ in the Philadelphia suburbs, Democrats also won control in Bucks and Chester Counties during the last election cycle.

The state says the regulations will cut down on health-care costs, but many physicians are concerned they could harm patient care.

Officials have known for decades about building woes at a Philly H.S. But despite protests and promises, not much has changed.

Pennsylvania’s grant amounts have been stagnant since George H.W. Bush was president. Meanwhile, the state is sitting on $400 million in program reserves.

Rural Pa. borough passes ordinance barring discrimination against LGBTQ people in housing, employment and public accommodation.

Gun removal laws take effect in three states next month. But those efforts have stalled in Pennsylvania.

Critics say applicants to fill judicial vacancies and their qualifications should be posted online for public review.

At issue is a Depression-era program, known as general assistance, that typically provided about 11,000 recipients with some $200 a month.