Sponsored bills include education about perimenopause and menopause as well as expanding insurance coverage for treatment options.

A fifth measles-related death occurred in Pennsylvania, which remains one of the nation’s hot spots for outbreaks of the virus. The state Health Department reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that an unvaccinated person in Lancaster County died after testing positive for measles. The number of confirmed measles cases stands at 943 […]

Under the proposed law, retailers who register with the state would be allowed to sell natural leaf kratom products to people 21 and over. But those products would have to meet strict packaging requirements and be subject to the tobacco tax.

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman addressed some of the biggest topics ahead of the final legislative stretch before midterms.

The Week in Focus is a recap of our top stories, with a new video posting every Friday.

Advocates warn that as word of raids near hospitals and medical centers spreads, so can fears of seeking healthcare services in immigrant communities. Medical workers too have warned that more aggressive immigration enforcement has led to immigrants delaying or refusing necessary care.

Nonprofit leaders say that state law needs to be modernized to allow charitable gaming operations to accept electronic payments.

The system is being launched about two years after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Act 122 of 2024, which required the PCCD and Pennsylvania State Police to establish an online tracking system to allow sexual assault survivors to track evidence processing at each step.

Jobs across the United States rose by 29,000 in September, a disappointing result as recent growth was also revised down in Friday’s monthly jobs report.

Second degree murder, also known as felony murder, is a charge brought when a victim dies during the commission of another felony, even if the perpetrator never intended or planned to kill.

A court battle that began when conservative-led states sued to block protections for transgender people has ended in a rollback of protections for people with disabilities.

Interested Pennsylvanian voters must apply for mail-in ballots by Oct. 17. The voter registration deadline is Oct. 19.

District attorneys sent more people to state prison during election years than in other years during the height of the nation’s “tough on crime” era.

A new poll sheds light on how young men and women are shaped by certain historical moments and tend to diverge on issues of gender and reproductive rights

Experts warn that, while such measures may be intended to protect children, they can ultimately wind up burdening adults, posing data privacy concerns, and restricting access to First Amendment-protected material.

The Week in Focus is a recap of our top stories, with a new video posting every Friday.

Nearly 100 community-based organizations have lost their federal HIV-prevention grants as the Trump administration redirects dollars.

The House Energy Committee advanced three bills addressing electricity company profits, data center infrastructure costs, and ensuring speculative developments do not skew electricity demand forecasts.

Pennsylvania lawmakers returned to Harrisburg on Sept. 28, 2026, after a 10-week recess with little time to determine the future of the state’s skill games.

The statement said Bernstine must be held accountable for his words and actions, which the caucus leaders said make him unfit to serve in the state legislature.

Testing in a limited number of shallow aquifers near fracking sites in southwestern Pennsylvania found low levels of radium overall.

Interested Pennsylvanian voters must apply for mail-in ballots by Oct. 17. The voter registration deadline is Oct. 19.

The statement said Bernstine must be held accountable for his words and actions, which the caucus leaders said make him unfit to serve in the state legislature.

Advocates for open primaries have argued that the current system disenfranchises groups including about 400,000 Pennsylvania veterans and nearly two-thirds of young adults who choose to join an alternative political party or remain independent.

The sewage sludge some farmers have applied to their fields for decades is contaminated with PFAS — with serious consequences for drinking water.

Created through President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending law in 2025, the Education Freedom Tax Credit program allows individuals to claim a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,7...

Sponsored bills include education about perimenopause and menopause as well as expanding insurance coverage for treatment options.

Voters in four states will decide housing-related ballot measures in November, providing testing grounds for different strategies to boost affordable homes.

A fifth measles-related death occurred in Pennsylvania, which remains one of the nation’s hot spots for outbreaks of the virus. The state Health Department reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that an unvaccinated person in Lancaster County died after testing positive for measles. The number of confirmed measles cases stands at 943 […]

News of a $3 billion gift quickly swept Carnegie Mellon University's campus amid a day of bagpipes, confetti and snacks.

The House Energy Committee advanced three bills addressing electricity company profits, data center infrastructure costs, and ensuring speculative developments do not skew electricity demand forecasts.

Central Pennsylvania’s public broadcasting station, WPSU, is officially separated from Penn State.

Testing in a limited number of shallow aquifers near fracking sites in southwestern Pennsylvania found low levels of radium overall.

Under the proposed law, retailers who register with the state would be allowed to sell natural leaf kratom products to people 21 and over. But those products would have to meet strict packaging requirements and be subject to the tobacco tax.

A fifth measles-related death occurred in Pennsylvania, which remains a hot spot for outbreaks of the disease in the nation. The state Health Department reported to the Centers for Disease Control and...

Constellation, the owner of Maryland’s Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant, said Wednesday it plans to move forward with massive upgrades at the facility.

Sponsored bills include education about perimenopause and menopause as well as expanding insurance coverage for treatment options.

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman addressed some of the biggest topics ahead of the final legislative stretch before midterms.

Nonprofit leaders say that state law needs to be modernized to allow charitable gaming operations to accept electronic payments.

The system is being launched about two years after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Act 122 of 2024, which required the PCCD and Pennsylvania State Police to establish an online tracking system to allow sexual assault survivors to track evidence processing at each step.

Second degree murder, also known as felony murder, is a charge brought when a victim dies during the commission of another felony, even if the perpetrator never intended or planned to kill.

Advocates for open primaries have argued that the current system disenfranchises groups including about 400,000 Pennsylvania veterans and nearly two-thirds of young adults who choose to join an alternative political party or remain independent.

Under the proposed law, retailers who register with the state would be allowed to sell natural leaf kratom products to people 21 and over. But those products would have to meet strict packaging requir...

The sewage sludge some farmers have applied to their fields for decades is contaminated with PFAS — with serious consequences for drinking water.

Over the past year and a half, a dozen states have embraced a new vision for solar power: small, cheap panels that can be hung from a balcony or porch, be plugged into a standard wall outlet and take ...

Experts warn that, while such measures may be intended to protect children, they can ultimately wind up burdening adults, posing data privacy concerns, and restricting access to First Amendment-protected material.

Second degree murder, also known as felony murder, is a charge brought when a victim dies during the commission of another felony, even if the perpetrator never intended or planned to kill.

The system is being launched about two years after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Act 122 of 2024, which required the PCCD and Pennsylvania State Police to establish an online tracking system to allow sexua...

Small businesses will once again challenge President Donald Trump’s tariffs in federal court this week as they continue to feel the squeeze of the administration’s roller coaster policy on import taxe...

Nonprofit leaders say that state law needs to be modernized to allow charitable gaming operations to accept electronic payments.