What Pa's Advocacy Community Had To Say About Gov. Josh Shapiro's Budget | Friday Morning Coffee

A view, across the spectrum of issues, on the Democratic governor’s first spending blueprint.

Firing Squads Could Return As States Debate The Death Penalty | Analysis

Twenty-seven states allow capital punishment, but public support for it has declined.

Pointing To ‘Lived Expertise,' Pa. Rep. Lee Speaks Out On The Need For Student Loan Forgiveness

Lee, who qualified for Pell grants, said she still has a “mountain” of student debt herself.

Pa.'S Unemployment Rate At 4.3% In January

In Pennsylvania, non-farm jobs were up 14,800 over the month to 6,085,800 in January.

Pa. Health Dept. Extends Health Resource Center Near Derailment Site

The train was carrying hazardous chemicals when it derailed, and the railroad conducted a “controlled release” of vinyl chloride.

PA Bill Would Ban Transgender Girls From Playing HS Girls Sports

Republicans say it protects girls. Former Gov. Tom Wolf called it "devastating" to an already vulnerable population.

Delco Rep. Zabel Resigns As Sex Harassment Charges Mount

Wednesday was International Women’s Day, and it was also the day Rep. Mike Zabel finally resigned from the House.

Fetterman Would Have Voted With D.C. Council On Crime Legislation, Spox Says

John Fetterman spokesman's, Joe Calvello, said the Pennsylvania progressive would have been on the side of the minority.

Shapiro School Budget ‘A Step Backwards’ For Poor Students: Advocates

The budget "takes a step backwards" by adding no new funding for the state's 100 poorest districts, advocates say.

PA Proposes Law To Define Milk As Coming From A Cow

It's part of a long running war waged by the dairy industry against plant milks. The FDA recently ruled that labeling is not confusing.

New GOP Ad Targets Wild As Soft On Crime

Pennsylvania’s Rep. Susan Wild is one of 15 Democrats being targeted by the NRCC.

DelVal Pols Applaud Shapiro's Budget Plan

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro urged legislators to look beyond partisanship.

Yaw Proposes PA Energy Office, Opposes ESG Investing

State Sen. Gene Yaw wants to create an Independent Energy Office and reject anti-fossil-fuel investment policies.

5 Takeaways From Gov. Shapiro's First Budget Address

From a billion dollar boon for education to skipping climate change, here are some of the most important moments from the governor's speech.

Pa. Lawmakers React To Shapiro's $44.4B Budget Proposal, Marking The Beginning Of Negotiations

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address marks the beginning of negotiations between lawmakers and the legislative branch.

Chester County Dumps TikTok, State Senate Committee Approves Ban

The Senate Communications and Technology Committee announced legislation to protect the information of Pennsylvania state government.

FLOWERS: Zabel And Fetterman: The New Democratic Playbook?

Confronted with multiple accusations of sexual harassment, Delaware County Dem Mike Zabel says he's not giving up his state rep job.

Women House Members Have Message For Zabel: Resign.

Sixteen female state representatives presented a letter to House leadership Monday asking accused groper Rep. Mike Zabel to resign.

Gov. Shapiro Avoids Climate Change, Hypes Hydrogen In Budget Address

While pointing a finger at abandoned wells, there was no mention of industrial polluters or larger systemic issues.

PA Looks To Ban 'Cop-Killer' Bullets

"There is little or no persuasive reason for the availability of these bullets in a civilian population," lawmakers said.

Pa. Senate Panel Advances Bill Banning TikTok From State Devices, Networks

“This will ensure that Pennsylvania systems are protected from cybersecurity threats caused by these rogue foreign governmental entities."

Minimum Pay Raise For Teachers Would Boost Interest In Education Careers, Pa. House Lawmakers Say

Funding for the program would come from federal pandemic assistance money that remains unspent, Rozzi said.

With The Boss Away, Running Fetterman's Office Takes A Village Of Coordinated Staff

Fetterman has continued to have lingering auditory processing issues since the stroke and uses assistive technology to conduct interviews.

Here's How Philly's Mayoral Hopefuls Would Support City's Creative And Cultural Economy

The candidates made their pitches during a debate last week at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Zabel Steps Down From Committees, Will Not Resign

In his letter, Zabel claims that he has an “illness” that he is being treated for.

Nascimento Named New Montco GOP Chairman

Christian Nascimento will serve the last three years of former chair Liz Preate Havey’s term.

PA Has 4th Worst Tax Rate In The Nation, New Study Says

Grim inflation-era news ahead of Tax Day. Meanwhile, 37 percent of people say that to avoid taxes forever, they would get an "IRS" tattoo.

Multiple Bills Would Protect Abortion Rights In PA

The bills would allocate state money to providing abortions and require Pennsylvania to work with neighboring states to protect procedures.

Upper Darby Council President Changes Party To Run For Mayor

The former Democrat said he is disappointed with the direction of the township administration, finances and overall management.

BREAKING: Zabel Steps Down From Committees, Will Not Resign

Embattled state Rep. Mike Zabel claims that he has an “illness” that he is being treated for as an outpatient.

PA House Dems Knew About Zabel But Did Nothing, GOP Women Say

When Bucks County Rep. Kristen Marcell first came to the House in Harrisburg, fellow members took her aside and gave her a warning.

PODCAST: PA GOP Denounces ‘Sad Hypocrisy' Of Dems Amid Sex Harassment Charges

GOP Reps. discusses how House Democratic leaders have handled allegations of sexual misconduct by Rep. Mike Zabel.

$2500 Tax Credit For Teachers, Cops, Nurses Proposed By Gov. Shapiro

There's never been such a dearth of essential workers in Pennsylvania, and they deserve more compensation, officials say.

Aging PA Population Will Need $17 Billion Through 2035 For Retirement

The number of elderly "financially vulnerable" Pennsylvanians is skyrocketing, analysts say. Action is urgently needed.

Casey Backs Biden's ‘Woke' ESG Investing Rule

Biden’s rule allows them to invest based on environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.

DelVal's Zabel Outed As Accused State House Groper

Lobbyist Andi Perez named Rep. Mike Zabel (D-Drexel Hill) as the politician who groped her.

Biden DOE Atty Represented Both Sides In $6 Billion Student Debt Bailout

How can one person be the attorney for both sides of a billion-dollar settlement?

Pandemic Emergency Food Stamp Benefits End For 1.8M PA Residents

The average SNAP recipient in Pennsylvania will get about $90 a month less with the end of a pandemic-era program.

New Recreational Marijuana Legalization Bill Coming In PA

The balance of power has shifted in Harrisburg, and advocates hope that 2023 could be the year recreational weed is finally legalized.

GIORDANO: Next Mayor's Race Is An Inflection Point For Philly

The lawlessness in Philadelphia is bleeding into the suburbs.