Union members call on Shapiro, Dems to embrace billionaires tax
March 25, 2026
Advocates believe that a tax on Pennsylvania billionaires can raise at least $6 billion and offset federal budget cuts.
Pennsylvania retirees go decades without pension increase
March 24, 2026
Tens of thousands of retired teachers, support professionals, and state employees face uncertainty in their day-to-day lives after going decades without a pension increase.
Unofficial detention sites in Pennsylvania held several children last year
March 23, 2026
ICE field offices across Pennsylvania come under scrutiny after being exposed as detention centers that hold children and seniors.
Houlahan says it’s easier working with McCormick than Fetterman
March 20, 2026
Members of US Sen. John Fetterman’s own party continue to criticize him following his vote for Mullin as DHS secretary.
Should Pa. workers get automatic raises if their state lawmakers do?
March 18, 2026
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.
ICE left a Haitian immigrant on Pittsburgh’s streets. She died soon after
March 17, 2026
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.
Montgomery County joins local governments restricting ICE from public properties
March 16, 2026
County governments across Pennsylvania are stepping up to restrict ICE operations as federal officials refuse to reign in the agency.
‘He is a coward:’ Stelson hits Perry for dodging constituents
March 11, 2026
Anticipating a general election run against GOP Rep. Scott Perry this fall, Janelle Stelson laid out an anti-corruption agenda.
Shapiro uses permitting powers to stall Pa. ICE detention centers
March 10, 2026
Gov. Josh Shapiro promised that his administration would use his regulatory authority to block ICE from building detention facilities in rural Berks and Schuylkill counties.
US lost 92,000 jobs in February. Here’s what that means for Pennsylvania
March 9, 2026
Pennsylvania was third in the nation for job growth in 2025 despite recent reports showing a weakened labor market.
Pennsylvanians feel the pinch after Trump dismisses affordability
March 5, 2026
Pennsylvanians are still feeling the sticker shock of rising prices even though President Donald Trump ignored affordability concerns during his State of the Union address.
A working-class candidate: Bob Brooks sets progressive agenda
March 3, 2026
Universal health care, taxing billionaires, and restoring ACA cuts are part of Bob Brooks’ campaign platform.