Political News
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Pa. Election 2026: Where Governor Candidates Garrity and Shapiro Stand on Abortion
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Democrat Josh Shapiro and Republican Stacy Garrity have radically different positions on abortion access.
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Lawmakers Look to Taxes on Big Tech to Help Cover State Spending Needs
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The proposals come as public opinion shifts against major tech companies and Pa. lawmakers struggle to find revenue.
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Services for Crime Victims Face Funding Cuts After Drop in White-Collar Prosecutions Under Trump
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Funding for services for crime victims comes primarily from fines and penalties paid by those convicted of white-collar crimes.
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Great PA News Quiz: Data Center Proposals, Changing Last Call at Philly Bars and a Cop’s Career Pivot
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In this week’s quiz: Pa. House proposes new school rules, fire companies’ gaming licenses in danger and a popular stamp is reissued.
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Legislation Proposes Selling 9 Acres of State Prison Land Near Shiloh Road to Adjacent Commercial Property Owner
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Updated 9:45 p.m. June 5, 2026. A small, unused piece of state prison land near Shiloh Road and Interstate 99 in Benner Township could be sold to a neighboring commercial property owner under bipartisan legislation introduced by two lawmakers from Centre County. The proposal from state Reps. Paul Takac, D-College Township, and Kerry Benninghoff, R-Bellefonte,…
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Half of Child Deaths Left Unreviewed in Pa. Since 2020 as Counties Struggle With ‘Unfunded Mandate’
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Gov. Shapiro wants a $2.5M boost for the broken program, but advocates are skeptical that it’s a priority
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Shapiro Pitches Incentives for Data Centers to Be Environmentally Friendlier as Budget Deadline Approaches
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GOP leaders, unions say they’re open to the plan. But some environmental groups argue it’s too deferential to developers.
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A Gap in Pennsylvania Law Has Put Fire Companies and County Treasurers at Odds Over Online Raffles. They’re Asking Lawmakers for an Update
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Pennsylvania’s law for small games of chance doesn’t cover online raffles. But by hosting these fundraisers, some county officials say fire companies are violating the law.
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Great PA News Quiz: Federal Farm Relief, Debunked Vaccine Claims and the World Cup Roster
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In this week’s quiz: a federal agency’s reorg plans, green light on expanding rural resources, and addressing environmental hazards.
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Legislature Unlikely to Act on Skill Games Until the Pa. Supreme Court Rules on Their Legality
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Supporters of skill games tried — and failed — to defeat GOP senators who support aggressive taxation, which could embolden the effort.