Voters Want Bipartisan Cooperation And Rep. Borowski Plans To Deliver

Deadlocked political bodies are nothing new for first-term state Rep. Lisa Borowski.

Judge: Court Blew It When It Killed Ballot Recounts In Chester County

Judge Jeffrey Sommer scheduled a hearing on the petitions and invited the Chester County Board of Elections.

PA Looks To Help Felony Ex-Convicts Vote

Helping former inmates vote can prevent future crime and improve civic engagement, some lawmakers argue.

Social Media Racism In PA Schools Sparks Calls For Legislative Action

Institutional change is needed, lawmakers say, noting that current curriculum standards are not sufficient.

PA Weighs Switch To Open Primaries: What It Could Mean For Elections

The current system is tantamount to "taxation without representation," according to one lawmaker.

Fossil Fuel Drilling Threatens Air And Wildlife In National Parks, Advocacy Group Finds

Noxious air pollution fouling Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

TRACY: Democrats Claim “Unfettered Discretion” Over Republican Nominees To Delco Election Board

The all-Democrat council has granted itself the power to hand-pick the minority party member on the board of elections.

New State Rep. Donna Scheuren: I Felt A Calling To Serve

“I believe the voices of all residents need to be heard, whether those beliefs are from the left, the right, or the center.”

YAW: Philadelphia: Don't Miss The Big Picture On LNG

Pennsylvania produces roughly 22 percent of all domestic natural gas production.

Shapiro Orders Some State Employees Back To The Office

Senior managers, Governor’s Office staff, and cabinet members — will be in the office at least three days per week.

KALAVRITINOS: Biden's SOTU Shows How Far Democrats Are Willing To Socialize Medicine

President Joe Biden's State of the Union address was his opportunity to promote his “successes” and lay out his roadmap.

Call Me Mayor, Maybe? Upper Darby Officials Battle Over Interim Mayor

The situation in Upper Darby is getting curiouser and curiouser, as Alice in Wonderland might say.

Sweeping Legislation In Honor Of Grace Packer Aims To Protect PA Kids

The horrific murder of the 14-year-old "highlighted gaps" in Pennsylvania's child protective services, lawmakers said.

Listeria Recall In PA: Sandwiches, Fruit Cups Sold On Amtrak Train

Numerous contaminated products were sold on the line that passes through eastern Pennsylvania.

Jewish Activists Call Out Dem Vote To Keep Omar On Key Committee

Jewish organizations are calling them out for backing someone whose antisemitism has been repeatedly called out by members of her own party.

Feds New Focus On Pipeline Safety Raises Concerns Of Overregulation

The data is clear that pipelines are the best choice.

35K Birds Impacted By New Avian Flu Outbreak In PA

Officials continue to be concerned about the risk to the state's $7.1 billion poultry industry​, an enormous economic driver.

Pa.'S Fetterman Using Assistive Tech In Senate To Aid In Stroke Recovery | Thursday Morning Coffee

Advocates say he’s clearing a path for others with health challenges or disabilities to serve in public office, Time reported Wednesday.

Special Elections In Allegheny County Could Determine Path Forward For Deadlocked General Assembly

The outcome of the races could determine control of the state House and end the partisan gridlock that has paralyzed the General Assembly.

MURRAY: Credentialism Should Be A Bipartisan Issue

Student debt has significant effects on the economy.

Police, Springfield Township Agree To Injunction On Thin Blue Line Flag Ban

The ban will not take effect.

David Oh: Defying The Status Quo As He Considers Philly Mayor Race

Ten candidates are running to be Philadelphia's next mayor.

PENNYCUICK: PA Must Join Majority Of States And Nations With Voter ID Laws

Implementing these voter verification standards will help weed out any bad actors and ensure legality.

GIORDANO: Protestors View DeSantis All Wrong

People are unaware that Florida’s curriculum on race in America requires schools in Florida to teach about the horrors of slavery.

Jamila H. Winder Appointed To Montgomery County Board Of Commissioners

The East Norristown resident will replace Dr. Val Arkoosh.

Chester Mayor Called Receiver The ‘N' Word, Judge Says, In Ruling Blasting City Leaders

Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler unloaded on Chester city leaders and accused elected officials of nepotism and incompetence.

Gov. Shapiro Signs New Executive Order To Optimize Government

It's the latest in a series of moves the new governor hopes will help improve the state's economy.

Sen. Pennycuick Appointed To State Council On The Interstate Compact On Educational Opportunity For Military Children

The purpose of this compact is to reduce and remove educational and emotional barriers imposed on children of active-duty military families.

FLOWERS: Activist Justice Department Loses Pro-Life Case Against Bucks County Dad But We All Win

The fact that Mark Houck was acquitted is incredibly important.

PA Looks To Study, Expand Conservation Corridors To Save Wildlife

Wild animals need to move to survive. Lawmakers hope new corridors can help protect both motorists and the state's waning biodiversity.

Congress Nearly Passed A Federal Data Privacy Standard. Here's Where We Go Next.

The absence of a federal data privacy regime means the United States risks falling behind its economic peers.

PA Energy Producers To Harrisburg: State Permit Problems Are Killing Jobs

Advocates for ending the use of fossil fuels say producers are just worried about their financial bottom line.

PA Turnpike's 'Massive' Tolling Increases Must Be Stopped: Lawmakers

Lawmakers say they hope to stop the Turnpike's skyrocketing fees and unfair practices before they "spiral out of control."

National Dems Ready To OK New 2024 Primary Voting Calendar, Despite Uncertainty In Two States

But approval of the new calendar at a meeting scheduled for Feb. 4 in Philadelphia won’t be the last step in a now contentious process.

Pa.'S Lee, Fetterman Get Choice Committee Posts On Capitol Hill

Fetterman will also serve on the Joint Economic Committee and the Special Committee on Aging.

Pa. House Stalemate Stops Constitutional Amendments From Appearing On May Ballot

Rozzi, D-Berks, has found himself in the middle of a partisan battle over operating rules, leaving the House unable vote or legislate.

Upper Darby Administrator Vince Rongione Steps Down, Ending Months Of Controversy

Upper Darby administrator Vincent Rongione says the motivations were personal, not political.

Bucks County LGBTQ Kids' Club Subject Of Proposed Legislation

The Rainbow Room is in the headlines for holding a Queer Prom that included a drag queen.

Gov. Shapiro's Transition Sets New Tone: Gifts, NDAs, 'Dark Money'

Gov. Wolf's gift policies have been relaxed, while a Spotlight investigation unveiled that employees had to sign non-disclosure agreements.

'Tripledemic' Waning In PA Despite Early Boom: Here's Why

While a second surge of flu cases is still possible, midwinter case rates of all three infectious diseases are falling in Pennsylvania.