Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit ‘ghost guns’
The measure would criminalize the sale of firearms or firearm parts without serial numbers.
4 weeks ago
Recount petitions could impede Pa.’s efforts to certify 2024 election by new federal deadline
After the 2022 election, more than 100 recount petitions were filed around Pennsylvania, delaying certification. Could that happen again in 2024?
4 weeks ago
Two bills would make changes to Pa.’s notoriously lax campaign finance laws, which put no limit on the amount of money donors can give candidates or political committees.
4 weeks ago
Pa. election 2024: Your guide to the primary candidates for treasurer
Treasurer Stacy Garrity is the only Republican appearing on the April 23 primary ballot, while Democrats will decide between state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland.
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‘Undated’ Pa. mail ballots don’t count, appeals court rules
The technical mandate caused thousands of votes to be declared invalid in the 2022 election.
4 weeks ago
McCormick is going big early in what may be the most expensive Senate race of 2024 as Democrats face a tough path to keeping the upper chamber.
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Listen 1:14Election dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly, N.J. and Del. in 2024
Voters will head to the polls this November to weigh in on races for president, U.S. Senate, state legislatures and beyond.
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In Pennsylvania, she wants to hand out new syringes to save lives. But is it legal?
Many studies have identified public health benefits associated with syringe-exchange services.
4 weeks ago
Court tosses Republican Pennsylvania lawmakers’ challenge of state, federal voter access actions
“A vague, generalized allegation that elections, generally, will be undermined, is not the type of case or controversy that this court may rule on," the judge said.
4 weeks ago
‘Safe and effective’: Pa. pols, doctors and activists react to SCOTUS hearing on abortion pill
A group of doctors challenged the FDA’s authority to approve mifepristone, an abortion drug. The case went to the Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments Tuesday.
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Listen 1:08Rescue teams end search for missing 6-year-old girl who fell in Chester Creek
Six-year-old Li’najah Brooker fell into Chester Creek on Saturday evening, prompting a joint search operation from multiple local, state and federal agencies.
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Listen 0:45A former Montco Republican has joined Pa.’s crowded AG race as a Forward Party candidate
Former GOP N.J. Gov. Christine Todd Whitman and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang formed the party hoping to establish a viable third option for candidates.
4 weeks ago
Bucks County files climate lawsuit against Big Oil
Filed a year after devastating flash floods killed seven people in Bucks County, the lawsuit alleges the oil industry deceived the public about its climate impact.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:08Former Yeadon police chief reaches settlement with borough following discrimination suit
Former Yeadon police chief Anthony “Chachi” Paparo accused borough officials of firing him because he is white.
1 month ago
Listen 0:44Upgrades to Pa. governor’s mansion bankrolled by private group that won’t disclose donors, full cost
A NYC design firm has been hired to refurbish public areas of the residence, but no one will say who is managing the project, raising money for it, or who is paying for it.
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