Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Latest from Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
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Pa. Supreme Court decisions on felony murder, skill games loom over lawmakers’ return
In a historically unproductive legislature, it’s unclear if lawmakers will be able to come up with a solution on either topic.
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Allegheny County officials tell Pa. lawmakers that building alone won’t fix housing shortage
The e county lost more than 44,000 apartments between 2019 and 2024 where the monthly rent was less than $1,000.
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US Supreme Court ruling ‘provides much-need finality’ on mail voting in Pa.
Election staff are also prohibited from participating in prediction market trading related to election outcomes.
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Pa. elections chief: ‘Nothing has changed’ following Trump mail-in ballot order
Some ballots for overseas and military voters have already been mailed.
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Bipartisan legislative proposals would limit the use of Flock cameras in Pa.
The cameras, known as ALPRs for short, capture images of passing vehicles and upload them to a database police can search.
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‘We can’t wait any longer’: Latest Pa. budget lacks home health nurse funding increase
Advocates said skilled nursing allows someone to participate in their communities, enabling children to go to school or adults to keep a job.
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AG Dave Sunday sues TikTok for ‘misrepresenting’ suitability for Pennsylvania teenagers
The state’s top prosecutor said the app is “intentionally designed … to be addictive to young people.”
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As Pa. crime rates fall to record lows, law enforcement flags ongoing challenges
Homicides fell by 23% between 2023 and 2024, which is near historic lows.
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Coalition calling for a ‘healthcare cost freeze’ in Pa. as insurers request rate increases
Advocates are urging the state agency tasked with reviewing health insurer applications for rate changes to reject proposed increases for 2027.
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Latest Pa. budget provides support for nursing homes, but work remains
In a rapidly aging state, the fifth-oldest in the country, the need for long-term services is only growing.
