Pennsylvania
Bill would weaken standards on conventional oil and gas drillers in Pa.
The measure marks the latest move in a protracted legal and political battle over how to regulate the state’s oil and gas industry.
8 years ago
In Pennsylvania, it’s open season on undocumented immigrants
ICE’s Philadelphia office is making more 'at-large' arrests of immigrants without criminal convictions than anywhere else in America.
8 years ago
Despite conflicting claims, it’s unclear who’s really ahead in Pa. GOP primary
Too little information is ultimately available to assess where the primary race stands with potential voters.
8 years ago
Amid allegations, Pennsylvania House GOP proposes studying workplace harassment
Pennsylvania state House Republicans are announcing two proposals aimed at curbing workplace harassment.
8 years ago
Bill to kill Philly soda tax introduced in Harrisburg
State Rep. Mark Mustio's bill would kill the Philly sweetened-beverage tax and ban it elsewhere.
8 years ago
GOP guts bill proposing independent redistricting commission
The Pennsylvania legislature would get more control over how state legislative boundary lines are drawn under an amended bill that passed ...
8 years ago
Catalyzed by Cosby, advocates aim to end time limits on reporting sexual assault
Comedian Bill Cosby's retrial is underway, and some activists hope the case will highlight their fight to end statutes of limitations on prosecuting sex crimes.
8 years ago
Listen 3:03Ellsworth tries to break through noise in Pennsylvania governor’s race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Laura Ellsworth is facing state Sen. Scott Wagner and businessman Paul Mango in the May 15 primary.
8 years ago
Listen 6:07SBA Administrator Linda McMahon touts small business assistance in Pa.
McMahon visited the Appalachian Brewing Company in Mechanicsburg and Battlefield Leather in Gettysburg.
8 years ago
Welfare restrictions begin journey through Pa. House
Two bills would create work requirements and tighten regulations for Pennsylvanians getting state benefits.
8 years ago
Pipeline opponents offer their own $10k reward for information on Mariner East vandalism
Two separate $10,000 rewards are now offered for information on who vandalized a backhoe and bulldozer last week in Chester County.
8 years ago
State to send $25M to help clean up a dozen abandoned coal mine sites
Pennsylvania announced approval of $25 million in funding for cleanup of abandoned mines at 12 sites around the state.
8 years ago
A dispute over a local law that opens up much of a Pittsburgh suburb to oil and gas drilling has made it to a Westmoreland County courtroom.
8 years ago
PennDOT announces new regulations for testing self-driving vehicles
Pennsylvania will remain an integral player in the development of self-driving vehicles, but ensuring that the roads are safe must be the ...
8 years ago
Daley, two others drop congressional bids in Philly suburbs
Suburban congressional candidates Mary Jo Daley, Shelly Chauncey, and George Badey end their congressional campaigns.
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