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Josh Shapiro and PA Democrats renew calls for LGBTQ+ protections after murder of transgender teen
Gov. Josh Shapiro and PA lawmakers renew calls for LGBTQ+ protections in the commonwealth’s anti-hate crime law after the murder of Pauly Likens.
‘A king above the law’: Supreme Court gives Trump nearly unlimited power
The massively consequential ruling from the Supreme Court grants Trump and any future leaders the right to claim immunity from criminal prosecution for “official” acts carried out in office.
A stream of lies: 5 of Trump’s biggest lies in the presidential debate
Donald Trump delivered 90 minutes of lie after lie after lie on Thursday, spreading crazy conspiracy theories about babies being aborted after birth, lies about his felony conviction, and brazen falsehoods about drug costs, taxes, and Social Security.
Ceremony marks start of rebuilding for Pittsburgh synagogue
Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro attended the groundbreaking Sunday for a new complex that will be constructed on the site of the Tree of Life synagogue, where 11 worshipers were murdered in the deadliest act of antisemitism in U.S. history.
Chrissy Houlahan admits her three daughters are terrified by the loss of reproductive rights
Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan opens up about her daughters losing their reproductive rights and what the stakes of the 2024 election are in a recent interview with The Keystone.
Opinion: The Governor’s Education Budget is a No-Brainer
The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania strongly supports Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget proposes a historic increase in K-12 public education funding. There are clear benefits of investing in education, however, the State Senate hesitates, preferring tax cuts over addressing severe funding inequities that have left poorer districts underfunded and increases local tax burdens.
Trump supporters call for violence against jurors after his felony conviction
Donald Trump’s felony conviction has drawn outrage from Republican leaders and voters, some of whom have even called for violent retribution against the jury and judge involved in the former president’s New York hush money trial.
It sure looks like Trump is paying off witnesses
Just days after Donald Trump became a convicted felon, new reporting shows that nine Trump witnesses received hefty financial payouts, promotions, and other benefits, some at “delicate” moments during the former president’s court cases.
Jurors find Trump guilty in adult film star hush money trial
Despite intimidation, harassment, and threats from Trump and his allies, a New York jury found Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records tied to a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about their alleged affair out of fears that it would hurt his chances of winning the 2016 election.
Family of Black teen wrongly executed in 1931 sues Delaware County after 2022 exoneration
Alexander McClay Williams was convicted of murder in the October 1930 icepick stabbing of a white woman, even though there were no eyewitnesses and no evidence linked him to the crime. He was convicted by an all-white jury on January 7, 1931, and executed five months later.
Conservative activist’s son sentenced to nearly 4 years for ‘relentless’ attack on Capitol
Leo Brent Bozell IV of Lebanon County was one of the first rioters to enter the Capitol. He was arrested after an FBI tipster recognized him in part from the “Hershey Christian Academy” sweatshirt that he wore on Jan. 6.
Elderly Pa. residents were scammed out of millions last year, report says
More than 3,000 Pennsylvanians aged 60 and older lost more than $117 million to fraud schemes in 2023.
Five PA medical boards adopt policies opposing use of conversion therapy
Five Pennsylvania medical boards have adopted policies condemning conversion therapy as a “discredited, pseudoscientific practice” that harms LGBTQ youth.
Trump says he would allow red states to track pregnancies, prosecute abortion ban violators
In a new interview, former president Donald Trump plays to anti-abortion advocates by stating he would allow states to enforce extreme abortion regulations during a second term.
Central Pa. man found guilty of assaulting officers during Jan. 6 attack
Joseph Pastucci of Cumberland County stormed the U.S. Capitol with his wife, who kicked a Capitol Police officer in the groin as they were trying to remove her from the building.
Cannabis 101: Exploring Pennsylvania’s budding marijuana scene
Are you a complete newbie when it comes to doobies? We’re here to help you navigate the cannabis landscape in Pennsylvania, where recreational marijuana still isn’t legal (but things are looking up).
What to know about Trump’s legal issues
The former president’s Manhattan hush money trial began on Monday. All in all, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee faces 91 charges across the four cases he’s been indicted in. He has pleaded not guilty to all of them.
2 top US gun parts makers agree to temporarily halt sales in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia filed suit against Polymer80 and JSD Supply last year, accusing the manufacturers of perpetuating gun violence by manufacturing ghost guns.
Carpenters target worker misclassification and wage theft on Tax Day
Close to 100 members of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters filled the rotunda stairway at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Monday to highlight worker misclassification and tax fraud carried out by contractors across the commonwealth.
Biden announces new action to address gun sale loopholes
The announcement clarifies expanded legal requirements for gun sale licensing and cracks down on so-called “gun show” loopholes that allow buyers to evade background checks.
Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit ‘ghost guns’
A proposal to ban the purchase, sale and production of untraceable gun parts passed the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives on Wednesday, with Democrats in the House using their majority to propel gun control after years of stagnation in a divided state government.
Governor’s plan to boost mass transit aid passes Pennsylvania House, but faces long odds in Senate
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives on Wednesday approved Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to boost funding for public transportation systems still trying to recover pre-pandemic ridership numbers and facing a drop-off in funding when federal COVID-19 aid runs out.
Opinion: Donald Trump’s corruption hurts all of us
Whether it’s a small business in Philadelphia, a retired schoolteacher, or the American taxpayer, Donald Trump’s long history of corruption has caused no shortage of damage, writes Chris Edelson.
A follow-up to ‘Mare of Easttown’ is being filmed in Delco, and you can be in it
Mark Ruffalo is reportedly set to star in “Task,” a follow-up to the Emmy-winning show that was shot in and around Philadelphia.
Police seek public’s help in killing of pregnant Amish woman in Western Pa.
Police are appealing for tips from the public to help solve the murder of a 23-year old pregnant Amish woman near rural Spartansburg.
Op-ed: Trump’s journey from hosting The Apprentice to being the biggest loser
Leading up to the 2016 campaign, Donald Trump honed a carefully crafted image of himself as a successful businessman and a winner. But in reality, Trump has a long record of failure, according to Chris Edelson, a professor and author of two books on US presidential power.
‘Thoughts and prayers are not enough.’ Advocates praise Shapiro’s plan to tackle gun violence
Gun safety advocates and family members who lost loved ones due to gun violence joined Lt. Gov. Austin Davis at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Tuesday to highlight the proposed Office of Gun Violence Prevention from Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget.
Shapiro and lawmakers celebrate historic funding for public defenders
Gov. Josh Shapiro along with Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Democratic leaders gathered in the Governor’s Reception Room at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg on Monday to celebrate historic funding for indigent defense services.
Trump is not immune from prosecution in his 2020 election interference case, US appeals court says
Trump is seeking to delay a trial until after the November election. If he were to defeat President Joe Biden, he could presumably try to use his position as head of the executive branch to order a new attorney general to dismiss the federal cases he faces or potentially could seek a pardon for himself.