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Crackdown on skill game machines could begin next week, Pa. state police warn

Gov. Shapiro signs $50.8 billion compromise budget, despite some opposition in both parties

Josh Shapiro Budget

SEPTA to cut service, increase fares after lawmakers fail to reach state funding deal

SEPTA service cuts

Lawmakers, education leaders condemn Penn for dropping DEI protections in response to executive order

Penn DEI scrub hearing

In Pa. state House, can Democrats hold onto their majority? Or will the GOP flip enough districts to retake control

New Pa. House resolutions could expel state Rep. Kevin Boyle or stop him from voting remotely

The weirdest bills and resolutions from the Pennsylvania General Assembly's 2023 legislative session

Pa. lawmakers push for statewide 4-day workweek

Joanna McClinton becomes first woman elected as speaker of Pa. House

Gov. Josh Shapiro calls on lawmakers to ban the death penalty in Pennsylvania

As Pa. enters 14th year without minimum wage hike, Philly wants to raise its own rates

Philadelphia Minimum Wage

With child abuse amendment stalled in Pa. House, Speaker Mark Rozzi seeks public input to overcome gridlock

Mark Rozzi Listening Tour

Pennsylvania lawmakers hold special session to consider constitutional amendment for child sex abuse victims

PA Constitutional Amendment

Fireworks would be limited to specific hours in Pennsylvania under proposed law

Pennsylvania Fireworks Law

Pa. schools need more funding, A.G. Josh Shapiro, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, argues in court case

Pennsylvania state universities to freeze tuition for fourth consecutive year

Pennsylvania state universities tuition freeze

Hershey's Kisses are a step closer to becoming the first state candy of Pennsylvania

Pa. voters support privatizing liquor and wine sales but are divided on how to do it

Pennsylvania liquor wine sales privatization

Republicans renew efforts to privatize Pennsylvania liquor, wine sales

Pennsylvania liquor wine sales

Pennsylvania's presidential primary would fall earlier under proposed bill

Gov. Wolf vetoes measure to legalize permitless concealed carry in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania concealed carry bill veto

Republicans leading in N.J.'s District 8 Senate and Assembly races

New Jersey 8th Legislative District election

In N.J. District 2 Senate race, Republican Vincent Polistina leads Democrat Vincent Mazzeo

New Jersey 2nd Legislative District election

Pa. House advances bill to make more COVID-19 data publicly available

PA COVID-19 Data

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to legalize recreational marijuana use

Marijuana legalization bill

Rep. Brian Sims, of Philly, to run for Pa. lieutenant governor in 2022

Brian Sims Pennsylvania

Pa. department botches amendment aiding child sex abuse victims

Pa. state legislator shares transphobic meme on Facebook mocking ex-health secretary Levine

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Rep. Joanna McClinton to serve as Pennsylvania's first female House minority leader

Joanna McClinton PA House

Gov. Wolf vetoes bill giving school districts full control of sporting events

Gov. Tom wolf veto bill

In Pa. legislature, at least 11 Philly-area incumbents lose

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Philly effort to ban flavored tobacco dies with state budget

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South Philly lawmaker won't seek re-election

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Write-in candidate appears to win special election in 197th District — but which one?

Under Wolf's review: Legislation to protect identities of officers in police-involved shootings

Is a long-denied tool finally on the radar for local police in Pennsylvania?

Wine might soon be sold at some Pennsylvania grocery stores

Study: New Jersey legislature not representative of state's citizens

New Jersey Statehouse

Lyft drivers extol flexibility of ridesharing service

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Pennsylvania provides school districts a how-to for closing mid-year

Legislation would fund students at drug recovery high schools, but sponsor sees a tough sell

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Gov. Wolf proposes 2016-17 budget despite impasse on current one

Low turnout contests expected to preserve status quo

Jim Kenney casts vote for mayor

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