2013-05-21 07:46:05
Today is primary election day in Pennsylvania. Across the state, voters will be choosing nominees for mayor, judge and school board.
2013-05-19 00:20:08
Mayor Linda Thompson's biggest enemies in a battle against three Democratic challengers may just be her sharp tongue and quick temper.
2013-05-17 00:16:28
Nearly 500 mourners gathered for the funeral Thursday of former Pennsylvania Gov. George Leader.
2013-05-14 16:20:59
A Senate panel heard testimony Tuesday from representatives of the various retailers selling alcohol in Pennsylvania.
2013-05-14 13:29:42
State Sen. Mike Brubaker, R-Lancaster, plans to rewrite his proposal, which would restrict photography on farms.
2013-05-14 13:02:01
A 20-year-old machine gun squad leader, Raymond Prom, of Reserve Township, received the Medal of Honor after his death in 1969.
2013-05-14 11:39:07
Running for Pat Toomey's seat would seem to take Joe Sestak out of the field seeking to challenge Republican Gov. Tom Corbett's reelection.
2013-05-14 11:32:02
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department asked the federal government to continue paying the full, uncapped cost of the PA Fair Care program.
2013-05-12 00:18:34
Are women less likely to be encouraged to run for political office as youngsters? A recent study from American University suggests so.
2013-05-12 00:10:42
Democratic voters will choose between Pittsburgher Jack McVay or Joseph Waters of Philadelphia in the Superior Court race in the primary.
2013-05-09 14:18:13
Although Mr. Corbett was not in town, only one member of the organization Working America was allowed entrance into the governor's office.
2013-05-09 00:20:36
Pennsylvania's highest court hears arguments in a case that could personally affect the justices.
2013-05-08 18:59:54
Convicted murderer Russell Shoatz claims he has been kept in solitary confinement for 21 years despite good conduct.
2013-05-08 12:11:14
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Wednesday approved new maps for the state's 203 House and 50 Senate seats.
2013-05-08 00:04:17
It remains unclear whether broad changes can be made to the retirement systems for Pennsylvania state and public school employees.
2013-05-07 00:07:09
Prosecutors seek incarceration for Ms. Orie Melvin and her sister, convicted in February of misusing state-paid employees.
2013-05-06 13:00:46
Flags at the Capitol and in Lawrence County will be lowered until sunset May 8, the day of Officer William J. McCarthy's funeral.
2013-05-01 18:53:01
Lower consumer spending and lower sales tax receipts mean lower-than-hoped-for revenues for Pennsylvania coffers.
2013-05-01 10:46:14
Beverly Mackereth has extensive human services experience.
2013-04-30 00:29:50
He joined the governors of Maine and Wisconsin to tell business leaders in D.C. on Monday that the Affordable Care Act is destined to fail.
2013-04-30 00:15:33
The judge hearing a challenge to Pennsylvania's voter ID law has ordered the state to turn over information from its databases.
2013-04-29 11:26:19
Pennsylvania voters disapprove of the first-term Republican's job performance 47-38 percent, according to the latest Quinnipiac poll.
2013-04-26 06:35:50
The Quinnipiac University Poll says by 94-5 percent that the marathon should be run and by 89-5 percent that the event will be safe.
2013-04-24 00:10:08
A case in Commonwealth Court looks at the issue of closing more than half of the Pennsylvania's state health centers.
2013-04-24 00:07:35
The Pennsylvania House bill prohibits insurance coverage of elective abortions on the health exchange.
2013-04-24 00:05:40
The Commonwealth Court says the Pennsylvania governor's office must turn over calendar entries and emails after a right-to-know request.
2013-04-24 00:03:34
Former U.S. Rep. Joe Sestak's new Federal Election Commission filing shows he raised $460,250 in the first three months of 2013.
2013-04-22 00:01:55
"I think it is a common-sense change that encourages people to participate in the process" said Sen. Lloyd Smucker, proponent of effort.
2013-04-18 13:41:40
Richard J. Welsh resigned about a month before the commission considers the proposed Valley View Downs track and casino near New Castle.
2013-04-18 00:11:04
The court must decide if Act 80, a bill passed last year, violates the state Constitution.
2013-04-18 00:01:45
Commonwealth Court is taking up the question of who owns the property of a church that split because of theological differences.
2013-04-17 16:56:08
Senate amendment that would have expanded background checks falls six votes shy of the 60 votes it needed to proceed.
2013-04-17 00:14:17
Early voting and same-day voter registration will help increase voter turnout in Pennsylvania, Democratic legislators say.
2013-04-16 13:00:29
The plan would raise an estimated $2.5 billion to reverse a long decline in the condition of Pennsylvania's transportation network.
2013-04-16 11:37:19
The PSBA's legal argument justified Gov. Tom Corbett's proposed changes to pension benefits for current state employees and teachers.
2013-04-16 00:05:13
A group of House Republicans say they have a better plan for how to spend the proceeds from the possible privatization of liquor stores.
2013-04-15 15:02:57
The sisters will be sentenced May 7 for theft of services and other crimes.
2013-04-15 00:14:07
New standards are proposed for measuring academic achievement on state tests.
2013-04-15 00:11:16
A legislator from Lancaster wants to end what he sees as a free ride for municipalities that don't have their own police forces.
2013-04-13 00:21:21
School payrolls decline statewide, resulting in $69 million less needed for employer pension contributions.
2013-04-11 00:08:07
Pennsylvania Democrats protest Republican proposals to change the state's system of awarding Electoral College votes.
2013-04-11 00:01:24
Buyers of rifles, shotguns and other long-barrel weapons are not required now to have background checks.
2013-04-10 00:17:52
The Democratic Party has questioned the selection of participating businesspeople, noting that some have donated to Gov. Corbett's campaign.
2013-04-10 00:05:30
A dealer was charged with sneaking $200 worth of poker chips off the table and sliding them into his tip box at the North Shore facility.
2013-04-09 15:19:44
Washington County commissioners have run out of appeals to prevent a property revaluation.
2013-04-09 11:29:01
A Garfield man on death row is seeking a new trial in the bludgeoning death of his wife and son.
2013-04-09 00:10:37
Questions have been raised about whether the state Supreme Court should rule on the issue on mandatory age-70 retirement for judges.
2013-04-05 10:56:24
Michael Wolf had been serving as acting secretary since October. Mr. Wolf also was Pfizer's director of worldwide public affairs and policy.
2013-04-04 00:21:23
Gov. Tom Corbett continues to say he can't recommend expanding Medicaid at this time but still won't rule it out.
2013-04-03 00:13:03
The swelling roster of Gov. Tom Corbett's rumored or declared challengers has reached double digits.
2013-04-02 23:27:09
Paul Long has been serving as the district's chief recovery officer under the state Financial Recovery Act for school districts.
2013-04-02 10:55:16
PASBO officials said they would consider changes to future benefits for current employees and tossing pensions for some part-time workers.
2013-04-02 00:06:50
New disclosures from the union representing state liquor store workers show continued spending to fight privatization of the system.
2013-04-01 16:45:05
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey announced that he supports gay marriage after being swamped with letters from couples seeking his support.
2013-03-29 00:05:57
It's the second year in a row the state has invited bids on such an offering.
2013-03-28 15:39:58
Auditor General Eugene DePasquale this week began a performance audit Allegheny County agency that handles transit, light rail and inclines.
2013-03-27 00:04:55
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency expanded the free energy efficiency program to low-income families in Allegheny County.
2013-03-26 00:12:47
Suspended Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin submitted her resignation a month after she was convicted on public corruption charges.
2013-03-22 00:06:05
House Republicans on Thursday passed legislation that would allow private sales of wine and liquor while phasing out government stores.
2013-03-21 20:35:47
The bill would allow allow private sales of wine and liquor, ends state wholesale operations and phase out state liquor stores.
2013-03-21 16:38:27
The governor said an agreement on a new funding plan will maintain Amtrak passenger service between Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Philadelphia.
2013-03-20 00:05:11
The proposed legislation would allow students without documentation to pay in-state tuition rates at state-owned universities.
2013-03-19 17:36:59
Sen. Lloyd Smucker, R-Lancaster, described his bill as a way to give all young people in Pennsylvania equal access to higher education.
2013-03-19 00:19:44
A liquor privatization plan is headed to the House floor after a Republican-driven committee vote Monday.
2013-03-19 00:19:31
Housecleaning at the scandal-plagued Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is just getting started, according to turnpike officials.
2013-03-19 00:10:42
Four former governors are urging the state Legislature to begin the process of exploring merit selection for appellate court judges.
2013-03-15 17:37:02
The bid from Camelot, the company the administration has picked to run the Lottery, has been extended through June 30.
2013-03-14 13:29:15
Joe Brimmeier's attorney says his client will be exonerated on charges stemming from allegations of a "pay-to-play" scheme.
2013-03-14 12:05:59
The SEA board agreed to pay the Steelers $567,160 and the Pirates $19,746 for work on Heinz Field and PNC Park.
2013-03-14 00:36:37
The latest Quinnipiac University poll found 53 percent of voters statewide say Mr. Corbett does not deserve re-election in 2014.
2013-03-14 00:03:20
Legal observers have said it's possible, if not likely, Justice Orie Melvin will be removed from her position on the high court.
2013-03-13 17:34:32
Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Lester G. Nauhaus cites two specific sections of the Pennsylvania Constitution that must be addressed.
2013-03-13 06:42:23
The latest Quinnipiac University poll says 49 percent disapprove of the governor's work; most say he does not deserve reelection next year.
2013-03-11 00:10:27
Sen. Andy Dinniman introduced two bills that could increase civil damages and restrict the circumstances where killing a pet is justified.
2013-03-11 00:06:06
Charter school reform legislation resurfaces with proposals from both parties and more expected.
2013-03-08 16:13:27
Shona Eakin is one of many Pennsylvania residents who would like to see the governor expand Medicaid statewide.
2013-03-06 13:33:53
The "Prepare All Kids Act" is an attempt by Sen. Casey, D-Pa., to aid children of low-income families and those with special needs.
2013-03-04 10:48:08
In the 2,700 boxes are documents, recordings and other items on the Warren Commission, Robert Bork's Supreme Court nomination and more.
2013-03-01 00:01:17
Suspended state Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin and her sister Janine Orie will be sentenced May 7.
2013-02-27 17:11:36
The governor says the program -- which would pay the full cost for 3 years and then 90 percent -- is too costly.
2013-02-27 00:16:40
The proposed legislation would maintain the overall size of the sequester but would authorize the White House to decide where to cut.
2013-02-27 00:07:24
The attorney general spoke out against the law during her campaign. Now she is heading the office that is scheduled to defend it in court.
2013-02-26 11:23:20
After the Duquesne City school board rejected the appointment of recovery officer Paul B. Long to the post, Ron Tomalis went to court.
2013-02-21 14:55:42
The jury found suspended Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin and her sister Janine Orie guilty of public corruption charges.
2013-02-20 16:09:18
The jury in the public corruption trial of Joan Orie Melvin and her sister, Janine Orie, began deliberating Friday.
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