
Pennsylvania
Scott Wagner gives conciliatory farewell speech, departs Pa. Senate
The now-former York County lawmaker sent leadership his resignation last week, saying he wants to devote more time to running against incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf.
7 years ago
On heels of Pa. congressional map changes, U.S. Supreme Court to rule on gerrymandering
This month the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to deliver two highly anticipated decisions on cases involving partisan gerrymandering.
7 years ago
Listen 04:20Pa. prosecutors focus on charging dealers who sell fatal doses of heroin
Lancaster County DA Craig Stedman said some counties view the stricter interpretation of the state law as one more way to combat the opioid crisis.
7 years ago
Study finds health threats from oil and gas wastewater spread on roads
Pennsylvania stopped the practice after a lawsuit alleging pollution.
7 years ago
Rep. Fitzpatrick: ‘Unacceptable’ for Pruitt to say he can’t release chemical study
The Republican says the public should know if health risk from PFAS is bigger than EPA has stated.
7 years ago
Feds charge 5 with scheme to get around Clean Air Act
They allegedly tampered with diesel trucks.
7 years ago
Pa.’s population increase in 2017 was the most dramatic in five years
Pennsylvania’s population is on the rise again, after declining in 2016 — but growth remains concentrated in certain spots, and m ...
7 years ago
Scott Wagner exiting Senate to focus on gubernatorial bid
Wagner will give a farewell address Monday on the Senate floor.
7 years ago
Despite lack of progress, higher minimum wage advocates see some bright spots
Several groups intent on raising Pennsylvania's minimum wage are rallying in Harrisburg Thursday.
7 years ago
Pa. takes first steps toward regulating legal sports betting
Lawmakers already legalized sports betting in Pennsylvania last year in anticipation of the court’s decision.
7 years ago
Examining political strategy of ‘divide and conquer’ in Hazleton, Pa.
Professor and author Jamie Longazel joins NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller to discuss the legacy of the Illegal Immigration Relief Act on the community of Hazleton, Pa.
7 years ago
Listen 8:44Despite differences, Dems and GOP both say they expect quick budget talks
With the commonwealth's budget deadline a month away, negotiations haven't begun in earnest.
7 years ago
Photos document how history lives on in river town of Lumberville
'River Town Portraits' is a visual love poem to quaint Bucks County village.
7 years ago
Listen 5:26Young riders show off their skills at Devon Horse Show
Sapphire Grand Prix set for Thursday as show continues through Sunday.
7 years ago
Chester County GOP candidate, 61, named ‘young gun’ for Congress
Sixty-one-year-old Greg McCauley, GOP candidate for Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District, is named a national Republican 'young gun' hopeful for the midterm election.
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