Pennsylvania
Pa. governor now supports legalizing marijuana
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is now in favor of legalizing marijuana for recreational use and is asking lawmakers to consider it.
6 years ago
Key Pa. House committee abruptly bars door to new gun control legislation
GOP Chairman Rob Kauffman says in particular, a high-profile “red flag” bill won’t be considered “so long as Chairman Kauffman is chairman.”
6 years ago
Senate bill could portend the end of the Lieutenant Governor’s mansion at Fort Indiantown Gap
A measure that moved from committee would give the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs jurisdiction over the building and close it off to future lieutenant governors.
6 years ago
What the Pa. delegation is saying (or not) about Trump impeachment inquiry
Two moderate Pa. Democrats who have been reluctant to support impeachment proceedings have taken firmer stances in recent days.
6 years ago
Pa. House re-introduces contentious bills to reinstate mandatory minimum sentences
House Republicans are holding fast to one of their longtime, tougher-on-crime priorities.
6 years ago
Lawsuit: Cheyney raided, misused scholarship funds as accreditation decision looms
If Cheyney loses its accreditation, it will not be allowed participate in federal aid programs, which means it will lose millions of dollars in federal funding.
6 years ago
Colorblind videographer surprised on air with color-corrective glasses
A Neumann University student videographer was surprised during a live newscast with color-corrective glasses purchased by his classmates.
6 years ago
Listen 2:11With TMI closed, nuclear advocates’ concern shifts to Pa.’s other plants
Those who support nuclear worry that without tax breaks, the plants will be shut out of a competitive energy market.
6 years ago
Legality of using bonds for election machines questioned by Pa. board
Officials in charge of the funding to reimburse counties for voting machine expenses say they have serious concerns about going through with the plan.
6 years ago
Pa. Liquor Control Board’s refusal to share records with state lawmaker sparks court battle
Act 39 of 2016 authorized the liquor control board to auction all expired or rescinded restaurant licenses since the year 2000.
6 years ago
As Three Mile Island stops producing electricity, one local community braces for change
For those who live nearby, the possibility of the plant’s closure loomed for years.
6 years ago
Pa. Senate Dems, again, call for Leach to resign. He doesn’t plan to.
The caucus has released a final report about sexual misconduct allegations against Leach. It found “unprofessional” behavior, but no sexual harassment.
6 years ago
PUC votes to make utility bills more affordable for low-income Pennsylvanians
In a 3-2 vote, Pa.’s Public Utility Commission amended its policy statement to reduce the burden on low-income customers in assistance programs.
6 years ago
Three Mile Island nuclear power plant’s shutdown is imminent
The shutdown of Three Mile Island, site of the United States' worst commercial nuclear power accident, is imminent.
6 years ago
Pa. GOP members begin moving priority, pro-natural gas package
The raft of proposals serves as a rejection of Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s own energy plan.
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