
Pennsylvania
The Pa. State Police must serve municipalities that don't have full-time local services. And as more localities have opted out, state taxpayers have been footing the bill.
8 years ago
House passes familiar budget plan — minus new revenue
House lawmakers narrowly passed part of a proposal Tuesday night to finish Pennsylvania's overdue state budget.
8 years ago
Pa. lawmakers angle for tens of billions in federal restitution
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are trying to get restitution for what they see as bad U.S. Federal Reserve policies during the recovery of the housing market.
8 years ago
The free press exposes Trump swamp creature Tom Marino
Let's briefly pause to celebrate the speedy downfall of a Trump apparatchik. Because it speaks to the resilience of our democratic institutions.
8 years ago
Let’s take another look at the track record of charter schools in Pennsylvania
With continuing pressure from the Trump administration for vouchers and school choice, we urge people to look at the facts and strengthen traditional public schools for all.
8 years ago
Gore tells climate activists: ‘We’re going to win this’
Gore’s presentation was part of his Climate Reality Project, which the former vice president and Nobel laureate founded 10 years ago.
8 years ago
Racial inequity of pot arrests spurs ACLU call for legalizing drug in Pa.
In 2016, African-Americans were eight times more likely to be arrested for possessing marijuana than their white counterparts, despite using the drug at similar rates.
8 years ago
Democrats, moderate Republicans finding new path for Pa. shale tax
Natural gas severance tax proponents say going through new committee could be breakthrough in Pennsylvania legislature.
8 years ago
No budget progress, but Pa. lawmakers say talks continue
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are hoping that opposition to Gov. Tom Wolf’s unilateral budget-balancing plan will galvanize the body into action.
8 years ago
Off-year election, political frustrations contribute to dip in Pa. voter registration
It's about one month until Election Day, and voter registration is down by about 2.5 percent in Pennsylvania compared with 2016.
8 years ago
Nearly 30 arrested protesting Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline
Nearly 30 people were arrested and charged with defiant trespassing Monday after blocking construction equipment for the Atlantic Sunrise natural gas pipeline in Lancaster Co.
8 years ago
Ending shipping restrictions for Puerto Rico would help the U.S. island, Pennsylvania
Permanently exempting Puerto Rico from the Jones Act will help the U.S. territory recover from Hurricane Maria by widely opening its market for exports from the mainland.
8 years ago
NCC's Jeffrey Rosen on McCain receiving the Liberty Medal award
Tonight at the National Constitution Center, the 2017 Liberty Medal will be given to U.S. Sen. John McCain for a lifetime of sacrifice and service to our country.
8 years ago
Listen 6:03Lawsuit challenging GOP maps to get quick hearing
A new lawsuit aimed at reshaping Pennsylvania's congressional districts before the 2018 midterm election is speeding toward trial.
8 years ago