Truckers Say Oil And Gas Companies Are Violating Hazardous Materials Transport Regulations

The fracking industry says it strictly adheres to regulations, and it has “no greater priority” than ensuring worker and community safety.

Pa. Lawmakers Eye Ending $1,000+ Bills For Breast Cancer Follow-Up Imaging

Co-sponsors include Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Berks/Montgomery), whose 21-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

US Senate Panel Grills Trump CDC Nominee On Vaccines

Monarez defended HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to fire all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Microsoft Describes Three Mile Island Plant As A Once-In-A-Lifetime Opportunity

Gov. Josh Shapiro welcomed the returning workers Wednesday, as he highlighted the role of nuclear power in his energy plan.

Concerns Raised In Pa. Over ICE Raids On Farms

The head of Pennsylvania’s Farm Bureau says the policy “could have devastating consequences for our nation’s food security.”

US Default Could Hit During Congress' Summer Recess, Think Tank Predicts

If Congress does not act, the U.S. would default on its debt for the first time, likely leading to a global financial crisis.

Pa.'S Natural Gas Impact Fee Revenue Drops

Drilling for natural gas can create environmental issues and pollution, as well as health problems for the surrounding community.

Pennsylvania County Election Officials Talk 2024, Share Their Reform Wish Lists At Duquesne Forum

Requests to lawmakers include more time for pre-canvassing and an earlier deadline for mail-ballot applications.

Bucks County Nonprofits With Unique Missions Brace For Proposed Funding Cuts In Biomedical Research

They warn sweeping spending cuts across multiple federal agencies threaten research and advances in public health across the world.

New PA Hunting Law Weighed As Destructive, Invasive Fish Spreads

Hunters help fund conservation efforts statewide, including the fight against the fish from Asia that can move across land and eat birds.

As Pa. Courts Data Centers, Illinois Serves As A Cautionary Tale

Computing facilities require lots of water to operate, putting the burden of allocating resources on municipalities.

Attacks On Immigrants Put Erie's Revival In Danger

In an office overlooking downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, Saeed Taraky pulls a pen from a box beside his desk.

Members Of Congress On Edge After Assassination Of Minnesota State Legislator

Members of Congress and their families are no strangers to threats, which have steadily risen for years, including attacks and shootings.

Black Maternal Health Caucus Marks ‘Momnibus' Day With Approval Of New Bills

The House Health Committee passed legislation to provide blood pressure monitors and promote partners’ involvement during pregnancy.

'Razor Blade Throat' COVID Subvariant Emerges: What To Know In PA

Patients described symptoms similar to their throat being lined with shards of glass.

Pa. Reaches Reciprocity Agreement With Virginia For Concealed Carry Permit Holders

Virginians who hold a permit to carry a concealed handgun can keep it on their persons or in their cars when visiting Pennsylvania.

States' Moves To Curb Cellphone Use In Schools Highlighted In U.S. House Hearing

The drive at the state level to curb cellphone use in the classroom has been bipartisan.

DOGE Gets Access To Social Security Data: What PA Residents Should Know

The plaintiffs called the high court's order “a sad day for our democracy and a scary day for millions of people.

State-Federal Tensions Over ICE Rise As Trump Deploys Troops Against Los Angeles Protests

It marked the first time since 1965 that a president deployed the National Guard to a state over the governor’s objections.

‘Chemtrail' Conspiracy Theory Behind New PA Proposal

Fueled by misinformation, state Senate Bill 508 aims at a largely conceptual field of climate research.

Hillary Clinton Says She's Not Sure If America Will Remain The World's Top Superpower

She addressed a number of topics during a Q&A in Philadelphia.

Meet The Harrisburg Pastor Bringing ‘Church' To ‘State'

The Rev. Ron Zeigler has a proposition for Pennsylvania lawmakers: Take a minute from your busy day, sit with him and let him pray for you.

Pa. House Passes Cyber Charter Reform Again; Senate Lawmakers Take Another Run At Vouchers

Gov. Josh Shapiro prioritized controling cyber charter costs, but he’s also backed tax-funding private school scholarships.

McCormick Brings Praise For Philly Mayor Parker, Optimism About “Big Beautiful Bill,” U.S. Steel

He also had praise for Democratic Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's efforts to combat addiction in the state's largest city.

Republicans In Congress Axed The ‘Green New Scam,' But It's A Red State Boon

“Jobs and factories will come roaring back to our country,” he told a crowd in the White House Rose Garden

Child Abuse Awareness Education Bill Gets A Look After Four Sessions

Most states launched child abuse prevention curricula as Pennsylvania’s lawmakers sat on bills to create it.

Senators Object To Trump Push To Ax Education Department Programs For Low-Income Students

The House and Senate appropriations committees share jurisdiction over the bill to fund the department for the coming fiscal year.

PA 'Shamefully Obstructing' Federal Immigration Laws, Trump Admin Says

The Trump administration is going after numerous Pennsylvania cities and counties over so-called sanctuary policies.

PA Makes Change At 68 State Parks To Make Them More Accommodating

​A new initiative is underway at 68 Pennsylvania State Parks.

Man's Sudden Death Prompts New Law In PA

The law goes into effect on June 5.

Proposed PA Law Could Drastically Change How You Shop

Lawmakers in Pennsylvania will soon introduce a bill that could change how you do your shopping.

PA Government's Highest Salaries: 25 Surpass $400K A Year

Most of the highest earners in Pennsylvania government are concentrated in a few fields.

New Law For All PA Drivers Starts Next Month, Violators To Face Fines

Pennsylvania has banned a common behavior for anyone behind the wheel.

Cuts, Changes To Medicaid Proposed In New Bill: What To Know In PA

Republicans say they're rooting out fraud and abuse. But some in PA say the bill's cuts could be catastrophic. Details:

'Gulf Of America' Vote Passes: See How Your PA Rep. Voted

The body of water has been called the Gulf of Mexico for more than 400 years.

PA’s Housing Affordability And Availability Report Card Is In

Home ownership remains elusive and unobtainable for huge swaths of the nation, the study found.

PA's Timber Rattlesnakes Are Emerging: What To Do If You See One

Endangered in NY and NJ and still in decline in parts of PA, the latest survey showed positive trends, biologists said.

Bombshell Report Alleges John Fetterman's Mental State In Decline

The U.S. Senator is no longer getting the medical care he needs, and his behavior is terrifying longtime staffers, the report states.

Amid Federal Closures, PA Campgrounds See Historic Rise

Pennsylvanians are flocking to state-run campgrounds like never before.

What PA Should Know About Daylight Saving Time Debate In Washington

Dozens of bills in multiple states are evenly divided between those favoring permanent standard time or year-round daylight saving time.