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PA Provides State Money For Public Defense For First Time
The Pennsylvania legislature approved $7.5 million for indigent defense.
As 2024 Election Approaches, Voting Officials Worry PA Isn’t...
Election directors are expressing concern that Pennsylvania may not be adequately prepared to...
PA Medical Marijuana Cards & Anxiety: What The Research Says
Anxiety disorders are the leading reason doctors approve patients for a medical marijuana card in...
Why The PA Legislature Is Off To Slow Start In 2024
The legislature will be temporarily unable to grapple with major issues such as a far-reaching...
PA Will Study Role Of 9-1-1 In Mental Health Emergencies
Three years ago, a police officer killed Christian Hall. Now, the legislature will study the role...
PA Lawmakers’ Base Salary Now Tops $106,000 Thanks To Automatic...
PA lawmakers just got an automatic raise. Despite criticism, these bumps are likely here to stay.
Despite Ethics Concerns, Gov. Shapiro Will Keep Accepting...
Gov. Shapiro, despite facing ethical concerns, will continue to accept tickets from an organization...
PA’s Budget Impasse Ends As Legislature Agrees To Boost...
The months-long budget impasse ended Wednesday night.
Gov. Shapiro Rebuilt A Bridge, Weathered A Messy Budget &...
The Democrat, who is believed to have higher political aspirations, struggled at times to advance...