Pennsylvania
Pa. voters could take step toward property tax elimination Tuesday
When Pennsylvanians go to the polls next Tuesday, they’ll have a rare opportunity to vote to change the state constitution.
7 years ago
As U.S. House GOP gets ready to talk taxes, Pa. Dems lobby to keep local deductions
Getting rid of the state and local tax deduction known as SALT would be "a tax increase on the middle class, pure and simple," said Gov. Tom Wolf.
7 years ago
Legislative prescriptions targeting opioid crisis accompany Trump declaration
Representatives from Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania offers bills addressing fentanyl smuggling, medical education and greater regional cooperation.
7 years ago
Listen 5:05Pa. teen takes action against hate mail
A Montgomery County teen was admittedly curious when she came home from school this month and sorted through the mail. But that curiosity soon turned to outrage.
7 years ago
Listen 4:24With SRC on the brink, Philly charter schools in ‘wait-and-see’ mode
With the SRC seemingly on its way out, charter school advocates aren't sure what to make of a return to local control. Some welcome the shakeup, but others urge caution.
7 years ago
Wolf approves most of Pa. Legislature-backed revenue plan
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has signed the majority of the revenue plan passed by the Legislature last week — four months past the deadline.
7 years ago
Pa. revamps policy for casino payments to host communities as it expands gambling opportunities
Changes to the local share tax come after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional last year.
7 years ago
Plaintiffs ask judge to revoke ‘illegal’ Mariner East 2 permits
7 years ago
7 common questions from my coffee conversations about Islam
In a series of conversations about Islam that I have been having with people from all across Pennsylvania, seven questions come up most often.
7 years ago
New law gives Pa. Liquor Control Board more power to crack down on 'stop-and-gos'
The law is particularly relevant to Philadelphia, where stop-and-gos are prolific in many low-income neighborhoods.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania’s biggest environmental group is getting a new CEO
Jacquelyn Bonomo is succeeding Larry Schweiger as the leader of PennFuture. Schweiger is retiring.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania’s environmental rights amendment is back from the dead
John Dernbach, director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center at Widener University sat down with StateImpact to discuss.
7 years ago
Treasurer authorizes major loan to cover Pa. expenses
A $1.8 billion loan is meant to keep Pennsylvania's general fund from running out of money.
7 years ago
Toomey assures Pa. businesses, officials that GOP will prevail on tax overhaul
Over coffee and fruit salad in a conference room in Pottstown, Toomey reassured the Republicans in the room that the party can deliver.
7 years ago
Gov. Wolf signs funding for Pa. universities
The funding goes to the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school and the four state-related institutions — Lincoln, Penn State, Pitt, and Temple.
7 years ago