Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers say it’s time for Senate Republicans to act, but a key GOP lawmaker says his caucus is “very divided” on the issue.

Republican leaders in the state Senate have refused to advance a window for abuse lawsuits unless it is tied to expanded voter ID.

To help pay for the new spending, Shapiro again called on lawmakers to tax and regulate slot-like skill games and legalize recreational marijuana.

In this election year — in which both parties will be trying to flip a legislative chamber — lawmakers could face pressure to finish a budget deal earlier than in the past.

Some abuse survivors want Gov. Josh Shapiro to take a harder stance when dealing with state Senate Republicans.

Some abuse survivors want Gov. Josh Shapiro to take a harder stance when dealing with state Senate Republicans.

Pennsylvania residents across the state, from Allegheny to Lackawanna, have expressed concerns about the onslaught of data centers.

Consumers could feel an even greater squeeze in the years ahead, as utility companies predict that efforts to build data centers across the state to meet the AI demand will make the energy crunch worse.

Pennsylvania legislators have passed just 65 bills in 2025, which is poised to be an all-time low for the past decade, leaving key priorities unfinished.

The outcome of a major U.S. Supreme Court case could make it harder for Pennsylvania’s Hispanic voters and other minority communities to fight for representation.