Pennsylvania
House GOP continues sexual misconduct study with public hearing
As part of their announced effort to curb sexual harassment and abuse in the legislature, and in Pennsylvania workplaces generally, a House committee has held a public hearing
6 years ago
Pa., Del. rely on tuition for 75 percent of public university funding
Twenty-eight states now depend more on tuition than state and local revenue to fund public universities.
6 years ago
Super PAC opens fire in Delco congressional race, two candidates quit
A super PAC funded by the Philadelphia area electricians union has spent $200,000 to run a TV ad supporting South Philadelphia congressional candidate Rich Lazer.
6 years ago
Why Pa. counties are suing OxyContin drug maker
Any recovery from the lawsuits won't ease the financial burdens for many others affected by the financial costs of the crisis.
6 years ago
Wolf pushes GOP lawmakers to extend Pa. gun sale background check
The governor says performing background checks on long guns won’t change firearm sales much.
6 years ago
FERC, called a ‘rubber stamp’ by critics, begins policy review for approval of natural gas pipelines
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has launched an inquiry into whether to update its policies on pipeline oversight.
6 years ago
Bucks County Democrats battle to take on Fitzpatrick
A self-funding millionaire and military veteran go at it in Bucks County Democratic congressional primary.
6 years ago
Listen 4:38Amid licensing limbo, immigration advocates push to shut down Pa. detention center
Immigrants' rights advocates have launched two initiatives, trying to pressure the state government to close down the detention center.
6 years ago
Potent attack ads hit the air waves in Pa. GOP governor’s race
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with senior political reporter Dave Davies about GOP candidates' attack ads in Pennsylvania's primary race for governor.
6 years ago
Listen 6:36Independent Fiscal Office assesses Wolf’s budget proposal
Most of the revenue estimates check out. If Wolf can figure out how to get his ideas past the GOP-controlled General Assembly.
6 years ago
Posters around Pittsburgh ask mayor to make ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ city’s official song
"The lyrics are inspirational, and the song is an important part of Pittsburgh history and culture," Craig Toocheck said.
6 years ago
You Shouldn't Be Here: The story of Jovan Weaver and Wister Elementary
Air Date: April 20, 2018
Listen 1:30Proposed bill takes ‘principled position’: By 2050, Pennsylvania should use only renewable energy
A bipartisan group of state legislators want Pennsylvania to aim for 100 percent renewable energy by the middle of this century.
6 years ago
Sunoco says testing is done and Mariner East 1 is safe; state officials say slow down
More than a month after the Mariner East 1 was shut down, Sunoco say they’ve found no problems.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania House searching for a response to Parkland killings
Despite some agreement on the importance of the issue, lawmakers are struggling mightily with solutions.
6 years ago