Politics
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Pa. senators mull inheritance tax cut, deductions for organ donors
The commonwealth is one of five states that has an inheritance tax.
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Pa. Republicans keep two state House seats in special elections
Republicans secured victories in two state House special elections Tuesday night, according to unofficial results from the Pennsylvania Department of State. That leaves partisan control of the chamber unchanged. Democrats will maintain their slim majority with 102 of 203 seats.
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Expect even longer wait times at Philly airport amid TSA issue, see why
Less than a week after closing Terminal C, the TSA announced it has temporarily closed Terminal A-West and Terminal F as of Thursday, March 18, in order to “help optimize operations across other checkpoints.”
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Erie airport operating as normal despite TSA funding issues, director says
The lingering dispute in Congress over funding for the Department of Homeland Security threatens to close some smaller airports if TSA agents continue to miss paychecks.
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Your weekly guide to taking action in Pennsylvania (March 20 – 26)
A weekly roundup of Pennsylvania political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide–Friday, March 20 through Thursday, March 26.
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Pa. Senate passes bill regulating AI chatbots used by children and teens
The proposal lays out a series of limited safeguards for operators of chatbot services.
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Should Pa. workers get automatic raises if their state lawmakers do?
Pennsylvania lawmakers have set their salaries to grow on autopilot over the years through a law that ensures their pay will keep pace with the rising cost of living.
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ICE left a Haitian immigrant on Pittsburgh’s streets. She died soon after
Daphy Michel’s death after being released by ICE has left more questions than answers, but her treatment has become common for immigrants released by federal officials.
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Pa. lawmakers seek to build on infrastructure to meet energy demands
Two proposals under consideration wouldn’t require any new power plants or transmission lines.
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What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will “guarantee the midterms” for his Republican Party in November.
