Senator Chris Gebhard hopes to revise the definition of “armory” to broaden the authority of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to manage the military’s properties in Pennsylvania, such as facilities at Fort Indiantown Gap.
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Wolf asks GOP-led legislature to spend Pa.’s federal aid dollars as he pitches $1.8B boost for education
Though Wolf’s nearly $44 billion financial blueprint does not include any proposed tax increases, it is almost certain to face pushback from GOP leaders.
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Two dozen Republicans have applied for vacant county commissioner spot
Two dozen Republicans have applied to fill the county commissioner seat left vacant by the Dec. 28, 2021 death of Republican commissioner William E. Ames, Jr.
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Appellate judge recommends Pennsylvania Supreme Court accept proposed congressional map
The state Supreme Court will take up the recommendation but is not required to follow it. Oral arguments are scheduled for later this month.
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See how the final Pennsylvania state House map scores in every key area
While a top Republican claimed the creation of more Democratic-leaning seats was done for political reasons, nonpartisan metrics show the map better reflects the partisan makeup of the state.
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Who will replace Frank Ryan in the 101st District? Candidates are slow to step up
With state Rep. Frank Ryan deciding to bow out of politics after his third term in Harrisburg ends this fall, residents of the 101st Legislative District may wonder who his successor in office will be.
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NAACP files complaint against DA over investigation of fatal PSP shootings
The Lebanon County branch of the NAACP announced on Feb. 4 that it has filed an ethics complaint against Lebanon County District Attorney Pier Hess Graf over her investigation of two fatal shootings by Pennsylvania State Police troopers.Â
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Paperless: County Commissioners OK service agency’s shift to digital platform
One of Lebanon County’s service agencies is moving from paper to a digital platform for all of its client and vendor forms.Â
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Elevated chlorine levels in county water supplies stems from recent water runoff
Residents in the area of Hershey and Palmyra took to Facebook this past weekend looking for answers on why their tap water was more chlorinated than usual.
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Final Pa. legislative maps approved by redistricting panel, but legal challenges likely
Though Republicans retain an advantage, the maps could substantially alter the balance of power in Harrisburg and one will likely be challenged in court.
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes control of redrawing state’s congressional map
The high court’s pivotal role in choosing the next map, which could alter the balance of power in Washington, D.C., will likely fuel continued partisan scrutiny from Republicans.
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Big report on PSERS says former chief executive withheld information from board
The omitted information set the stage for the board to vote to certify an incorrect and exaggerated sum for its investment performance.
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Gov. Tom Wolf’s final budget address will seek to cement his legacy
The speech will provide the roadmap for weeks of budget hearings and negotiations between the term-limited governor and the Republican-controlled legislature.
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Key consultant refused to cooperate with probe into Pa.’s $73 billion school pension, sources say
An internal review of PSERS’ exaggerated profit figure was presented to board members Monday, but it’s unclear if and when the public will learn the results.
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A court just struck down Pennsylvania’s mail voting law. Here’s what you need to know.
Pennsylvania’s mail voting law was ruled unconstitutional, but it will remain in place for the time being as the Wolf administration pursues an appeal.