Law

The Pa. attorney general is planning to challenge the federal government if the Trump administration goes ahead with a proposal to change how tipped workers are paid.

The House Judiciary voted on the impeachment of President Trump on Thursday. We'll talk about the hearings, the arguments, the vote and look ahead at what happens next.

After months of negotiation, the state House has moved a package of criminal justice reform bills through committee.

A bill that would reform probation in Pennsylvania passed a House committee Monday – but only after it was scaled back extensively.

The bill passed the Pa. Senate with broad support, but state House support is divided after Republicans added the amendment.

U.S. Attorney General William Barr announced a national plan to increase the federal government's role in reducing the number of murdered or missing Native Americans.

People abused as children will be able to file criminal suits against their abusers no matter how much time has passed.

Under current law, lawmakers can accept whatever gifts they want, no matter the cost. For the first time in recent memory, the House may be poised to change that.

Supporters say the measure would ensure parents have an opportunity for closure. Opponents say it could discourage women from getting abortions.

When the U.S. Census Bureau counts residents of Milwaukee’s poorest neighborhoods next year, a significant portion of their population will be missing: prisoners.

We discuss the impeachment hearing and the testimony of Bill Taylor and George Kent before House Intelligence Committee.

The Brigantine City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Wednesday that provides law enforcement and local officials more power at the Cove Recreation Area beach.

Voters will decide local races for Municipal Court and Court of Common Pleas, as well as help fill two statewide spots on the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

A measure that would secure lawyers for low-income renters in eviction court advanced in City Hall Tuesday.

A year ago, a gunman killed 11 people at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Prosecutors are seeking a death sentence. Here's why some survivors object.