Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In PA

Borrowers in Pennsylvania have a staggering $67.4 billion in debt, according to recent statistics.

Daylight Saving Time Is About To End: What To Know In PA

Three Pennsylvania congressmen cosponsored a House bill that would make daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.

More Than 90% Of Black People Polled Say Medicaid Is Crucial As Cuts Loom

The 10-state poll includes views from Pennsylvania.

Pa. Senate Passes Bill To Allow Pennsylvania Lottery Winners To Remain Anonymous

The State Senate bill would allow Pennsylvania lottery winners to remain anonymous when collecting a prize of $100,000 or more.

2025 PA Election Guide: What You Need To Know

Election Day is fast approaching in Pennsylvania.

Conowingo Dam Settlement Could Be A Model For Future Hydroelectric Relicensing

The deal includes direct investments in habitat restoration, trash and debris removal and other environmental priorities.

Duplicate Mail Ballots Are Issued To Dozens Of Pennsylvania Voters

State and county officials said the errors would not have resulted in anyone’s vote being counted twice.

Amid Rollbacks On Protections, The EPA Goes The Other Way On Delaware River Water Quality

Environmental activists praise the new rule. But wastewater-treatment utilities face millions in new costs to make it happen.

US Prison Population Rises For Second Straight Year

It follows a rise in 2022, which marked the first uptick since 2010, when prison populations had begun a gradual decline.

CDC Updates Guidance On COVID Vaccine: What To Know In PA

Pennsylvania is among several states whose guidance differs from the CDC. Details:

Amid Crosstalk From Trump, Pennsylvania Republicans Encourage Mail Voting

GOP voters are coming around to it, too, as state law makes requesting a ballot easier.

Tribal Traditional Healing Gets Medicaid Reimbursement In 4 States

Martinez, a clinical psychologist and member of the Chumash Tribe, helped run an American Indian youth ceremonial camp. Held at a sacred ...

Pennsylvania's finances improved, but state still in debt

The state ended fiscal year 2024 with $43.1 billion in debt

Judge Protects Pennsylvania — For Now — From Federal Reprisal In Food Stamp Dispute

The move is the latest development in a dispute over the Trump administration’s demand for personal information about food stamp recipients.

Federal Government Shuts Down: What PA Residents Need To Know

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was one of two Democrats who broke ranks to support the GOP-backed measure, which ultimately failed.

Garrity Brings Gubernatorial Campaign To Suburban Philadelphia Swing County

“Pennsylvania deserves a fighter who works for them, not a politician with eyes on the White House,” Treasurer Stacy Garrity said Thursday.

Federal Agencies Planning For Mass Firings Ahead Of Potential Shutdown: What To Know In PA

Democrats in Pennsylvania say the budget "does not reflect (our) values," while PA Republicans allege obstructionism.

Gov. Shapiro Directs Pa. Health Insurers To Disregard New Recommendations From CDC Vaccine Panel

Pennsylvania is continuing to break away from federal health agencies led by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Some Republican States Resist DOJ Demand For Private Voter Data

For the GOP, the demands pit the traditional conservative belief in states’ authority against the will of a president.

Pennsylvania And 16 Other States Protect Access To The COVID-19 Shot As Feds Restrict Eligibility

Together, the moves represent an extraordinary state rebellion against the public health authority of the federal government.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Turns To Pa. Fund To Avoid Service Cuts During Budget Impasse

The move makes it possible for the transit system to avoid a 35 percent service cut and a fare hike of 9%.

The AI Boom Is Coming For Pennsylvania. How Will Lawmakers Respond?

Policies to provide environmental and consumer protections lag even further behind.

Under Pressure, Some Immigrants Are Leaving American Dreams Behind

Immigration arrests fell in August compared with July and have not been close to a stated administration goal of 3,000 a day.

'Unconscionable': PA Leaders React To Charlie Kirk Killing

The prominent right-wing activist was fatally shot Wednesday in Utah.

Corrections Officers Would Be Able To Live Outside Of Pa. Under Bill Passed By Senate Panel

The proposal aims to address staffing shortages.

SNAP Changes In Trump Budget Mean Time Limits For Some Pennsylvanians On Food Assistance

New rules and time limits are now in place for many adults who receive food stamps who don't work and don't have minor children.

Every State In The Nation Has Some Form Of A Budget In Place — Except Pennsylvania And Michigan

The debate has left the one million people (one in 13 Pennsylvanians) who use mass transit wondering what comes next.

CDC Vaccine Officials Resign While Childhood Vaccination Rates Decline

The shake-up at the agency comes as states see increases in vaccine exemption requests.

States Begin To See Job Losses From Trump's Cuts, Housing And Spending Slowdowns

Virginia and New Jersey have been hit especially hard, a Stateline analysis shows.

Pa.'S Heather Honey, Who Questioned The 2020 Election, Is Appointed To Federal Election Post

A prominent election activist from Pennsylvania is now working in an election-related leadership position at U.S. Dept of Homeland Security.

Philly Area’s Surprising Labor Day Weekend Forecast

An unusually long cool front is moving toward the greater Philadelphia region as August ends and cooler months near.

Amazon's $20 Billion AI Data Centers Under Fire In PA

Critics find the economic benefits specious and the risks to the power grid and the environment irresponsible.

As Democrats Fight ‘Fire With Fire,' Gerrymandering Opponents Seek A Path Forward

The new maps give Republicans a chance of winning additional districts, but don’t guarantee victories, they add.

Pennsylvania Lured Shell With A $1.65 Billion Tax Break. Now The Company Wants To Sell Its Plant

Looking back, “this was a terrible investment of taxpayer money,” one analyst said.

Trump Vows To End Mail-In Ballots: What PA Voters Need To Know

Mail-in ballots accounted for some 1.9 million votes in Pennsylvania during the 2024 presidential election.

‘Razor Blade’ COVID-19 Variant Stratus Drives Up Cases In PA

The new Stratus variant has rapidly become the dominant variant of COVID-19 in the nation, according to CDC data.

Mysterious Object Reported In PA Skies Tuesday Night: New Details

The Vulcan rocket was carrying a U.S. Space Force payload when it brought a strange and brilliant shape to the skies over Pennsylvania.

PA Unemployment Claims Among Highest In Nation

Unemployment rates are shooting up in PA and around the nation.

PA Turnpike Used $367K In Toll Money To Give Executives Raises: Report

The raises come as the Turnpike plans to increase its tolls once again in 2026, on top of rates which critics already call "exorbitant."

WHYY, WXPN To Lose Funding In Corporation For Public Broadcasting Shutdown

WHYY, WXPN, and other staples in Pennsylvania are threatened. What to know: