
Pennsylvania
Incarceration can launch stubborn cycle of homelessness, Villanova researcher finds
Using homelessness as a barometer, a Villanova criminologist looked at the experiences of more than 10,000 state inmates for nearly a decade after they were released.
8 years ago
Listen 3:17Day three of Pa. gerrymandering trial brings insights to legislative process, but secrecy remains
On day three of the federal trial, key Republican staffers testified that partisan data was used during the 2011 redistricting process.
8 years ago
Tirade over touch on the arm in Pa. Capitol continues for second day
A conservative Pennsylvania lawmaker is doubling down on comments he made suggesting a fellow lawmaker might be gay f ...
8 years ago
Jobless system moves a step closer to four-year funding solution
The state House has passed a bill to fund the commonwealth’s jobless claims system for another four years, and the Senate will likely agree to it.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania House lawmakers engage in extended fight over union dues
The state House has kicked forward a proposal to outlaw automatic deductions from state workers’ paychecks for union dues that contribute to political activity.
8 years ago
In 50 years, heart transplant surgery hasn’t changed significantly
One million people have end-stage heart failure in North America, and only about 2,400 transplants occur each year due to a lack of viable hearts.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania voters testify in gerrymandering trial in federal court
Seven voters named as plaintiffs in the case testified that they believe their vote doesn’t count.
8 years ago
Pennsylvania AG, Philly police commissioner criticize conceal-carry bill in Congress
The legislation would authorize a gun owner with a permit from any state to carry a concealed weapon anywhere in the United States.
8 years ago
Why are Republicans so insistent on this legislation? Because the second part of their strategy is to reverse long-established policies that benefit the poor and middle-class.
8 years ago
Pa. lawmakers start weighing child welfare reforms
In September, a report from the state auditor general's office declared Pennsylvania's child welfare system "broken." Now, lawmakers have begun considering how to improve it.
8 years ago
Abortion restriction bill picks up traction in Pa. House
A bill narrowing the window to get an abortion in Pennsylvania could be on a fast track to Governor Tom Wolf’s desk sometime soon.
8 years ago
Breast-feeding Philly moms push for accommodations to pump at train stations
“Women should not have to feed their child, whether it's nursing or pumping, while sitting on a dirty toilet,” said Lacey Kohlmoos, the woman who created the online petition.
8 years ago
Listen 2:35Battle over Pa.’s congressional district map begins in federal court in gerrymandering case
A group of Pennsylvania voters are calling for a new map before the 2018 midterm elections.
8 years ago
Slain woman’s parents push Pa. to revoke license of architect in Philly building collapse
Jay Bryan and Nancy Winkler say they still haven’t heard a word from the state architecture license board about their complaint against Plato Marinakos, who continues to work.
8 years ago