$19M loan forgiveness not enough to rebuild recovery workforce Tue, Oct 3, 2023 3:53 PM (The Center Square ) — Working in the addiction recovery field, experts warned Pennsylvania lawmakers that burdensome rules and...
Pennsylvania mulls new primary election date Tue, Oct 3, 2023 1:51 PM The House State Government Committee advanced a proposal to change the date of Pennsylvania’s 2024 presidential primary...
Hellbender license plate honors Pennsylvania's state salamander Tue, Oct 3, 2023 11:01 AM Pennsylvania will have a new specialty license plate celebrating the state amphibian — the eastern hellbender, America’s largest...
Math behind state's Rainy Day Fund deposit in dispute Mon, Oct 2, 2023 2:34 PM Lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro find themselves at odds once again over the amount the administration deposited into the state’s...
Tensions flare over skill games regulation Mon, Oct 2, 2023 2:26 PM Tensions flared between the casino industry and lawmakers during a hearing Monday that explored regulating skills games in...
UAW reaches 'tentative agreement' with Mack Trucks in three states Mon, Oct 2, 2023 11:22 AM The United Auto Worker’s Union has reached a “tentative agreement” on a new five-year agreement with the Volvo-Group-owned Mack...
Op-Ed: Shapiro’s misguided push for $15 minimum wage won’t work for Pennsylvania Mon, Oct 2, 2023 10:00 AM Pennsylvania’s small businesses employ over 2.5 million people throughout the Commonwealth. But if Governor Shapiro has his way,...
Bill loosens instructional time mandate for schools Sat, Sep 30, 2023 6:49 AM Schools may soon have more scheduling leeway in Pennsylvania. The state House unanimously approved legislation...
State police interest surging after college credit requirement axed Fri, Sep 29, 2023 12:17 PM Pennsylvania state police applications spiked over the last month after the governor axed the agency’s college credit...
Education equity still dividing policymakers Fri, Sep 29, 2023 10:39 AM For more than a decade, policymakers in Harrisburg – and the circle of education influencers that they attract – have struggled...
Manchin, Reschenthaler tell a tale of two energy futures Thu, Sep 28, 2023 3:35 PM Two federal lawmakers see a different reality unfolding for the energy landscape. In one vision, President Joe...
California leads 20 states to stop Indiana ban on gender-change drugs for minors Thu, Sep 28, 2023 1:00 PM California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a 20-state effort to oppose an Indiana law preventing children under 18 from...
Poll: Voters like Shapiro, even if they aren't sure why Thu, Sep 28, 2023 12:04 PM Many voters in Pennsylvania approve of Gov. Josh Shapiro, even if they don't know exactly why. The Commonwealth...
Proposal offers state survivor benefits to coroners Wed, Sep 27, 2023 5:33 PM A new proposal in Pennsylvania recognizes the role coroners play as first responders. This week, the House...
More money means more transparency in higher ed, lawmakers say Wed, Sep 27, 2023 4:13 PM Pennsylvania higher education is crucial, costly and confusing. So said state policymakers during a recent...
Pennsylvania moves toward criminalizing xylazine Wed, Sep 27, 2023 1:15 PM Pennsylvania may soon criminalize possession of xylazine – except for veterinary uses – amid an influx of the animal...
Op-Ed: An opportunity to bring back common sense Wed, Sep 27, 2023 9:00 AM Last November, the voters sent a divided government to Harrisburg. The governor is a Democrat. The House of Representatives has...
Dwindling federal road safety funds spent on crosswalk timers Tue, Sep 26, 2023 3:35 PM With a federal deadline looming that requires Pennsylvania to reduce road fatalities, the commonwealth plans to spend millions...
Pennsylvania's $650 million windfall may soon vanish Tue, Sep 26, 2023 2:00 PM The Pennsylvania Treasury’s “dramatic” revenue gains may soon come to an end, according to a recent independent analysis. ...
State order embraces artificial intelligence Tue, Sep 26, 2023 12:23 PM The governor’s administration says the state should encourage the responsible use of artificial intelligence throughout its...