Pennsylvania Government

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.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania wants a series of three debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick ahead of the November election, and McCormick is readily accepting. Casey says in a statement Thursday he intends to participate in debates in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Harrisburg.

Tuesday’s election saw a major upset in the Democratic race for state treasurer and a decisive win in a crowded Democratic attorney general field.

Pennsylvanians will head to the polls on April 23 to vote in statewide races including attorney general, U.S. Senate, and more. Here’s everything they need to know.

The entire Pennsylvania House and half of the state Senate will be on the ballot in 2024. Learn more about how to research the candidates.

Can Gov. Josh Shapiro satisfy environmentalists and the GOP on climate change? With a proposed carbon cap-and-trade program, he’s trying.

The one constant in Harrisburg no matter the dominant political party is a reflexive inclination to shield information from the public.

What you need to know about Pennsylvania lawmakers’ salaries, the history of the increase, and why changes are unlikely.

Jeff Yass, Pennsylvania's richest man, has contributed a third of all donations to statewide judicial candidates, more than $2 million of it going toward Republicans.