
Pennsylvania
Judge orders former Penn St. President Spanier to jail May 1
Former Penn State President Graham Spanier must report to jail by May 1.
6 years ago
Man who called cops on black women in York skips candidate forum organized by African American group
Almost a year ago, Chronister received national attention after he twice called the police on five black women golfers. He claimed they were golfing too slowly.
6 years ago
Victims of Pittsburgh synagogue massacre honored in Capitol
The service was held a day after the Pittsburgh mayor signed new gun control measures that were introduced weeks after the attack.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania considering a constitutional amendment to overhaul its redistricting process
The state Senate has taken a first step toward overhauling Pennsylvania’s redistricting process — passing a bipartisan proposal out of committee.
6 years ago
Suit filed over gun controls inspired by Pittsburgh synagogue shooting
Gun rights groups sued Tuesday to block Pittsburgh from enforcing firearms legislation passed after a mass shooting at a synagogue.
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School leaders in Philly and Pittsburgh frustrated with Corbett-era holdovers on state charter board
School board members in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are pushing for higher standards for charter schools. They say the state appeals board undercuts their efforts.
6 years ago
Lawmakers, Wolf rally for extreme risk gun bill
Gun control bills are always a tough sell in Harrisburg, and this one is no different.
6 years ago
Once again, lawmakers will try to reform Pa.’s sexual abuse laws
A pair of bills that would overhaul the laws governing child sexual abuse in Pennsylvania have cleared their first hurdle in the state House.
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New Pa. gun restrictions in domestic abuse cases begin Wednesday
One sheriff in northwestern Pennsylvania is wondering how many more guns his office will seize.
6 years ago
How to close the wage gap? Pa. lawmakers look to family leave
Studies — like a 2017 one from the National Bureau of Economic Research — have shown that disparities have a lot to do with motherhood.
6 years ago
Carper, Casey back bill forcing EPA to classify PFAS as hazardous
The PFAS Action Act would force the EPA to classify these chemicals as hazardous, which would free up money to clean up contaminated sites.
6 years ago
2019 PA Leadership Conference attendees said they see a clear path to repeat a Trump win in Pennsylvania in 2020.
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Pa. lawmaker cited by national investigation defends role as ‘copycat’ legislator
State Rep. Thomas Murt says those bills represent just 1 percent of all bills he’s ever backed.
6 years ago
Political fight begins over bill to rescue Pennsylvania nuclear industry
Members of a state House committee heard arguments for and against a bill to try to keep two of Pa.'s five nuclear plants from closing early.
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State revokes licenses of Glen Mills Schools amid abuse probes
State officials have revoked licenses for the oldest reform school in the country amid multiple state probes into allegations of child abuse at the Pennsylvania campus.
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