There are stark political differences on issues like mass transportation, education, human services—and overall what a final ...

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration says billions of dollars in aid to Pennsylvania's schools and human services ...

Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers are taking another swing at passing a bill to legalize marijuana with state-run stores, ...

State Sen. Wayne Langerholc Jr., R-Richland Township, plans to introduce legislation that would eliminate all vehicle emissions testing in Pennsylvania. He is currently looking for co-sponsors.

Most of the lawmakers themselves are shut out of closed-door, high-level negotiations but will be expected to approve a $50 ...

Tuesday saw a rare act of bipartisan comity in Washington, as the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs unanimously voted for an omnibus housing policy bill that includes a national ...

Philly's GOP state senator, Sen. Joe Picozzi, and two of his suburban colleagues introduced a package of bills to strengthen SEPTA's accountability to the state as talks continue on how to fund it.

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Second-term state Rep. Tom Jones on Tuesday announced his 2026 candidacy for the 36th Senate District race, potentially ...

The spat comes as Republican leaders have sponsored legislation that would impose a 35% tax rate on skill games revenue and empower the state Gaming Control Board to regulate the industry.

A Republican state senator wants to see Pennsylvania’s minimum wage increased to $11 an hour. Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) ...

A council member questioned why he kept seeing the same criminals back on his street after arrests and learned a lesson in ...