Shapiro pledges action as Democrats secure Pennsylvania ‘trifecta’
A day after winning reelection, Gov. Josh Shapiro gathered legislative leaders in Harrisburg to herald a new Democratic…
Parents lobby Pennsylvania State Senate to vote on revised school phone ban before session ends
A parent-led advocacy group is urging the Pennsylvania State Senate to act on legislation banning students from using…
Skill games are now illegal in Pennsylvania
The deadline for removing skill game machines went into effect at midnight, prompting non-compliant venues across the area…
Political science expert talks balance of power in Pennsylvania Legislature
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The balance of power in the Pennsylvania Legislature will be in the hands of the…
Pennsylvania Democrats propose universal healthcare system as insurance costs rise
A group of Democratic lawmakers wants to bring universal, state-run health care to Pennsylvania. During a news briefing…
Pennsylvania AG warns businesses of searches, seizures as skill game deadline looms
PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — Attorney General Dave Sunday is advising business owners with skill game terminals to take compliance…
Lawmakers miss deadline to rewrite Pennsylvania’s second-degree murder law
State legislators missed the deadline to rewrite Pennsylvania’s second-degree murder law, after the commonwealth’s highest court ruled that…
Tim Murphy, former Pittsburgh-area congressman, dies at 73
Tim Murphy, a former Pittsburgh-area congressman, has died. He was 73 years old. Murphy, a Republican, served as…
Philadelphia-area Democrats buck party, vote ‘no’ on budget
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to…
PA lawmakers to miss 2026 budget deadline
It’s official: Pennsylvania lawmakers will again miss the June 30 deadline to pass a budget, with Senate Republicans…
Pennsylvania minimum wage bill stalls in state senate amid push for $15 an hour
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state’s minimum wage.…
Data centers the focus of debate as Pennsylvania lawmakers consider new rules
Pennsylvania lawmakers are in the middle of budget season and are trying to push through legislation. Some of…