Government

The governor’s budget includes a 9% increase in the state share, which funds about 70% of a teacher’s salary. Supporters want school boards to follow suit.

The legislation would enable eligible towns to circumvent the cap — essentially allowing them to bid for inactive licenses in another town.

Momentum like this has been a long time coming for Philadelphia’s signature public works project.

Shapiro will be the first governor of Pennsylvania since 1966 to be elected to succeed a member of his own party.

The incoming Democratic governor had transition advisors sign NDAs, and isn’t sharing which private donors are paying for his inauguration.

In addition to running for re-election and passing a budget, council will take a look into the problems hiring city workers.

Supporters say the goal is to restore the public trust in state government.

To gain enough votes to claim victory, Kevin McCarthy made many key concessions to Republican Congressman Scott Perry and the Trump-aligned House Freedom Caucus he heads.

Pennsylvania has joined a list of growing states setting drinking water standards for a toxic chemical known as PFAS. The EPA has yet to propose nationwide limits.

In 1992 Bloom pleaded no contest to corrupting a minor, later saying he did so to reduce the teen’s “emotional stress.”

The ceremony marks the tenth annual event honoring the contribution Korean Americans have made to the city.

The Republican believes whoever wins the crowded Democratic primary may be vulnerable to a candidate from the other side of the aisle.

A three-judge Commonwealth Court panel sided with the House’s Democratic floor leader on Friday, saying all three Allegheny County seats will be filled Feb. 7.

Amending the Pa. Constitution is a lengthy process that requires passage in two legislative sessions and advertising by the Department of State.

The White House confirmed Thursday that classified records were found in the garage of Biden's Wilmington home.