Philly’s paid sick leave is under new attack in Harrisburg
A House committee will vote on a preemption bill Monday, but Gov. Wolf has vowed to veto.
Billy Penn in Harrisburg
News from the state capitol that affects city life
Sarah Anne Hughes is reporting on what you need to know about Gov. Wolf, the General Assembly, and state agencies — directly from the state capitol in Harrisburg. As a Report for America corps member, Sarah is tasked with covering stories that matter to readers in Philadelphia.
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Will PA redistricting reform come from the House Speaker — or a 12-year-old?
Speaker Turzai plans to introduce a new proposal, while advocates are launching a new citizen campaign.
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Sharif Street’s district office is helping people register for medical marijuana
So far, the Philly state senator appears to be the only PA legislator to offer this service.
Pennsylvanians can finally file LGBTQ discrimination complaints
The Pa. Human Relations Commission has expanded the definition of "sex" as it applies to the state's anti-discrimination laws.
LIST: See the names of PA Catholic priests accused in grand jury report
A two-year investigation uncovered 301 "predator priests" and more than a thousand victims.
More than 300 ‘predator priests’ in PA sexually abused hundreds of children, grand jury finds
“We can’t charge most of the culprits,” the state attorney general said, “but we can tell our fellow citizens what happened.”
Gov. Wolf says Pennsylvania’s not ready for legal pot. Other elected officials disagree.
That includes the auditor general, several state legislators and the governor's own running mate.
A record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for state seats. Is Harrisburg ready?
Currently, Brian Sims is the General Assembly's only out legislator. That could soon change.
‘Young and naive’ climate activist Rose Strauss wants a word with Gov. Wolf
What's up with those campaign donations from the fossil fuel industry?
Pa. millennials are sick of the BS in Harrisburg — so they’re running for office
Young candidates are swarming state races on both sides of the aisle.
‘Young and naive’? Inside Pennsylvania’s nation-leading youth voter surge
Registered voters in Pa. under 35 now outnumber those over 64.
The future of abortion access in Pennsylvania could hinge on the governor’s race
Voters will pick Planned Parenthood fave Tom Wolf or "100 percent pro-life" Scott Wagner.
Record low unemployment in the Philly area? Pence is right, with some needed context
It depends whether you look at seasonally adjusted numbers or not. And you have to include Delaware County figures, too.
Happy National Pennsylvania Day, which is extremely fake
Pennsylvania didn't ask for the proclamation, but for a couple thousand bucks you can try to get your own.
Philly’s soda tax is legal, PA Supreme Court says, but Harrisburg could still kill it
Mayor Kenney is claiming victory, but state lawmakers could still make a move.
This state senator wants Pennsylvania to ban the outdated gay and trans ‘panic defense’
So far, California, Illinois, and Rhode Island prohibit the legal tactic. Sen. Farnese thinks Pa. should be next.
How candidates get on the ballot in PA — and how they get kicked off
Petition challenges can be pricey, but they usually cost less than a bruising primary fight.
Universal background checks failed by 1 vote, but gun control supporters could still win
Rep. Perry Warren of Bucks County plans to introduce his own background checks bill.