Politics
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Pa. GOP lawmaker says “good riddance” to slavery signage at Independence Mall
At President Donald Trump’s instruction, the National Park Service removed panels offering slavery history on Independence Mall.
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Liberal group announces plan to target Pennsylvania state elections in 2026
The liberal Political Action Committee EMILYs List announced plans to spend $15 million supporting state-level candidates in nine states, including Pennsylvania.
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Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people’s homes without a judge’s warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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Pa. lawmakers and doctors push back against RFK Jr.’s vaccine policies
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. started the new year changing childhood vaccine schedules despite pushback from the medical community.
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Bucks County Clerk of Courts declares PA state Senate run
The seat, currently held by state Sen. Frank Farry, R-Langhorne, represents a portion of Central and Lower Bucks from Warrington to Bensalem.
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Pa. Senate Democrats back bill requiring employers to provide leave for family care
A committee of state Senate Democrats discussed a proposal to require Pennsylvania employers to provide 24 hours of paid leave for “small necessities” each year. The goal is to ensure employees who take care of family members like children or elderly parents are able to attend medical appointments, school activities, or respond to unexpected emergencies.
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Two Pa. Democrats sign onto Noem impeachment, as others weigh path forward to rein in ICE
The Capital-Star reached out to Pa’s congressional delegation. Here’s where they stand on accountability for ICE
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Federal agriculture secretary asks struggling Pennsylvania farmers for patience
Pennsylvania farmers have faced a combination of issues, like the fallout from trade wars impacting exports, as well as rising equipment and fertilizer costs.
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Progressive group launches website to primary Fetterman
Pennsylvania Working Families Party takes its next step to oust US Sen. John Fetterman in the 2028 election
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Pa. lawmaker moves to ban warrantless civil immigration arrests near state buildings
The measure would apply to ICE and a growing number of local law enforcement agencies under contract with the federal agency.
