Pennsylvania Government

Majority control of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court is on the line in the November 4 general election, when Republicans aim to oust three sitting judges elected as Democrats.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering new regulations for health insurance providers aimed at protecting access to vaccines. The bill comes amid changing vaccine regulations from federal health agencies.

In-home care agency leaders say the leading state budget proposal to raise some of Pennsylvania's Medicaid reimbursement rates will not adequately address the industry's ongoing wage and staffing crisis.

The state’s new online pardon application aims to speed reviews and expand access for people seeking to clear criminal records.

Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity launched her 2026 gubernatorial campaign Monday, intending to deny Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro a second term.

Senate Republicans on Tuesday evening passed a temporary Pa. spending plan pitched as a lifeline for school districts and local governments amid the ongoing budget impasse threatening state payments.

Democrats have said they have no interest in passing a six-month, short-term budget, while Republicans have signaled that their return to Harrisburg this week may be to propose just that.

Pennsylvania’s state Senate is advancing legislation to outlaw the distribution of salacious or pornographic deepfakes, with sponsors saying it'll eliminate a loophole in the law that had frustrated prosecutors. The bill was approved unanimously Monday and was sent to the House.

Some local municipalities use stormwater fees to fund necessary infrastructure, but the state refuses to pay its fair share. A bill advanced in Harrisburg would change that.