State Politics
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Safety net programs are likely to be the first affected by a continued Pa. budget impasse
Advocates warn delayed state disbursements will curtail county mental health and substance abuse programs.
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Here’s how (and when) the Lightning Plan could save you money
The Lightning Plan is a laundry list of bills to help Pennsylvanians save money on energy and improve efficiency across the state—but it can be confusing. We’ve broken down how the changes could affect your wallet.
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Philadelphia’s Free Library hosts Juneteenth festivities
Philadelphia Free Library celebrates Juneteenth with workshops, concerts, and community events throughout June. Discover cultural programming across the city.
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Pennsylvania House advances bills to let child sexual abuse victims sue despite time limits
Proposals that would let survivors of childhood sexual abuse file lawsuits in Pennsylvania beyond the state’s current statute of limitations passed the state House recently, the latest development in a years-long lobbying campaign.
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Pa. primary recap: O’Connor defeats Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey
In the primaries on Tuesday, Democrat Corey O’Connor defeated incumbent Ed Gainey to run for Pittsburgh mayor in November. In Philadelphia, incumbent Democrat Larry Krasner will continue his run for District Attorney, and races for two statewide court seats are also set.
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Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden was seen by doctors last week after urinary symptoms and a prostate nodule were found. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer on Friday, with the cancer cells having spread to the bone.
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Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban transgender athletes in girls’ sports, but bill faces uphill battle
The state Senate approved a bill to ban transgender athletes from competing in women’s and girls’ sports at the collegiate and K-12 levels, although the Republican-backed bill is unlikely to get a vote in the state’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.
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Opinion: I’m chronically ill, but can hold a job at Sheetz thanks to Medicaid. Cuts would put me at risk.
Beaver resident Carly Morton writes about how she relies on Medicaid to survive and work, and highlights the potentially devastating consequences of Republicans’ proposed cuts to Medicaid.
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Social media fuels anti-Trump and Musk demonstration at Pennsylvania capitol
Over 400 demonstrators descended upon the Pennsylvania capitol to protest Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Wednesday. The rally, mostly driven by social media, was part of the “50501” movement, which helped spur thousands of rallies across the country.
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Bomb thrower or bridge builder? Justin Douglas reflects on his first year changing Dauphin County.
After flipping Dauphin County blue for the first time in 100 years, Justin Douglas looks back on his first year in office, bringing reforms to the county and fighting ingrained institutional corruption.
