Latest Pennsylvania state government News
Before senior aide to Pennsylvania governor resigned, coworker accused adviser of sexual harassment
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A senior adviser to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro who abruptly resigned this week had been accused earlier this year of sexual harassment by a coworker who said his behavior forced her to quit her job in the governor's office. Mike Vereb, who served as...
Democrat sees abortion, extremism as wedge issues in bid to unseat GOP Pennsylvania state treasurer
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Democratic Pennsylvania state lawmaker announced Tuesday that he will run for treasurer in 2024, positioning himself as an ideological opposite to the Republican incumbent regarding abortion access and the 2020 election. Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, 37, announced...
Medicaid coverage restored to about a half-million people after computer errors in many states
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — About 500,000 people who recently lost Medicaid coverage are regaining their health insurance while states scramble fix computer systems that didn't properly evaluate people's eligibility after the end of the coronavirus pandemic, federal officials said Thursday. ...
Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania state government will prepare to use artificial intelligence in its operations, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday, as states are increasingly trying to gauge the impact of AI and how to regulate it. Shapiro, speaking at a news...
Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. September 17, 2023. Editorial: A state budget compromise is possible, if pragmatism can trump ideology At least part of the Pennsylvania state budget has remained in limbo for over 10 weeks now, pushing well past the June 30th deadline....
Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Daily News/Inquirer. September 7, 2023. Editorial: Fracking is making Pennsylvanians sick. Lawmakers must act. Studies have repeatedly found the negative health impacts of fracking. Instead of safeguarding their constituents, legislators have ensured the...
Democratic Philadelphia state lawmaker joins race for Pennsylvania attorney general
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic state lawmaker Jared Solomon said Tuesday that he will run in next year’s election for Pennsylvania attorney general, an office that has played a big role in fighting drug trafficking, suing opioid makers and defending the battleground state’s 2020...
Editorial Roundup: Pennsylvania
LNP/LancasterOnline. September 3, 2023. Editorial: Fancy, expense-paid trips and free Phillies World Series tickets benefit state lawmakers, not their constituents Sometimes, the principle of the thing matters more than the actual money involved. That’s the case...
Pennsylvania is considering an earlier 2024 presidential primary, partly to avoid voting on Passover
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania is considering changing the state's 2024 presidential primary to an earlier day, although the proposed move may do little to give the state’s voters more say in deciding presidential nominees. State lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday...
Municipalities say Pennsylvania court ruling on stormwater fees could drain them financially
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Millions of dollars that help local governments manage stormwater runoff are at stake as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court considers a lower court’s decision that a state-owned university was not required to pay because of its tax-exempt status, a decision that also raises...
