As His First Order of Business, a New Governor Drops College Degree Requirements for State Jobs
The executive order from Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro–affecting 65,000 jobs–came on his first full day in office.
A Small City's Descent Into Bankruptcy
"By far the worst that we have encountered," is how one person involved in resolving the fiscal mess described it. This first article in a three-part series, looks at how the troubled city's situation resembles another municipal bankruptcy about a decade ago.
This Pennsylvania County Ran Out of Ballot Paper on Election Day. Now the District Attorney is Investigating
One week later, angry voters demand to know why Luzerne County polling places had ballot shortages.
Shapiro Claims Victory Over Mastriano in Pennsylvania Governor's Race
“We have to keep coming together to make progress," he said after clinching the win.
Pennsylvania’s Highest Court Directs Counties Not to Count Undated Ballots
Legal experts predict more lawsuits could surface in the weeks to come.
Can a State Erase Property Taxes Without Wiping out Education?
The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania.
Lawmakers in One State Weigh Payouts for Those Wrongly Convicted
A bipartisan Pennsylvania bill would award damages to individuals based on the number of years they spent incarcerated.
Community Colleges Emerge as Key Players in $1B Build Back Better Regional Challenge
Each of the 21 regional partnerships features at least one community college or technical training school.
State Lawmaker Discusses New $125M Program That Will Help Pay for Home Repairs
Pennsylvania State Sen. Nikil Saval's Whole-Home Repairs Program was included in this year’s state budget.
States Seek to Clarify If Forgiven Student Loans Will be Taxed
President Biden's loan forgiveness plan could result in additional tax liability in at least six states, according to a think tank. But officials in some places are taking steps to ensure the canceled debt doesn't count as income.
A State Turns to Its National Guard to Provide Cybersecurity Training to Local Governments
"We don’t know how many times we’ve been intruded in the cyber space," says one of the lawmakers who backed the move.
Trump Wades Into One State's Budget Discussions
The former president says Pennsylvania's spending plan should be "tied" to controversial elections legislation.
In Pennsylvania, GOP State Lawmakers Look to Impeach Philadelphia District Attorney
Republicans in Harrisburg say crime goes “unchecked” under Larry Krasner, the city’s progressive top prosecutor
The Lawmaker Pushing for a State Fund to Help Pay for Home Repairs
Pennsylvania state Sen. Nikil Saval's bill would provide grants up to $50,000 to assist homeowners with the cost of certain fixes and upgrades and would extend loans to some landlords as well.
States Expand Efforts to Squash Spread of Dangerous Insect
The invasive spotted lanternfly kills many crops and trees and can cause a state hundreds of millions of dollars annually. Several states are sounding the alarm and quarantining more counties.
Cities That Pose the Most and Least Challenges for Allergy Sufferers
A Pennsylvania city tops the list of the most challenging places for those with seasonal allergies and a Washington city offers the least symptoms, according to a recent report.
Pennsylvania Senate Leader Proposes Lowering Gas Tax by One-third Through 2022
Politicians in the state from both parties are pushing to lower the price at the pump.
Supreme Court Inches Towards Deciding Whether State Legislatures Can Draw Congressional Districts Largely Free of Court Oversight
Justices declined GOP requests to block court-approved congressional maps in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. But justices punted a bigger question over the role of courts until after the midterm elections.
The States and Counties Taking Russian Vodka Off Liquor Store Shelves
Removing Russian-made products from government-run stores “is just the right thing to do,” one official said.
Bridge Collapse Revives Criticism Over Using Road Dollars for Police
It's common for states to use gas tax revenue to support law enforcement agencies. But is it a good idea?
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