September 28, 2023 | 6:18 PM
Ben Wasserstein
Ben Wasserstein is the Capitol Bureau Chief for WITF. He previously worked for The Post and Courier, Richmond Magazine in Virginia and City and State NY.
Latest by Ben Wasserstein
September 15, 2023 | 10:41 AM
Casey urges federal money be restored to hunter safety, archery courses
August 31, 2023 | 3:32 PM
Republican Rep. Paul Schemel reflects on political career after announcing he won’t seek re-election
The Republican representative has been in office since 2015 but is stepping aside so new blood can join the state legislature.
August 30, 2023 | 12:40 PM
Gov. Josh Shapiro lowers barrier to entry for Pennsylvania State Police Academy
The college credit requirement to enter the Pennsylvania State Police Academy is no longer needed.
August 25, 2023 | 5:41 PM
Pa. legislators work to add suicide awareness information to state parks and forests
Since 2010, 164 suicides have occurred at state parks and forests, according to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
August 23, 2023 | 6:05 PM
Pa. legislators look to rein in AI in health insurance claims
The use of artificial intelligence has expanded, and insurance companies are now using algorithms to quickly assess claims.
August 21, 2023 | 3:45 PM
Pa. Senate to return August 30
The state Senate is returning to Harrisburg ahead of its previously scheduled return of September 18.
August 18, 2023 | 2:32 PM
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate hits record low
The state's unemployment fell to the lowest it has been in at least 47 years
August 17, 2023 | 4:14 PM
Pa. legislators look to move 2024 primary for Passover
The 2024 primary is eight months away, but both Republican and Democratic politicians are looking to move the date a few weeks earlier.
Updated: August 16, 2023 | 2:16 pm
Pennsylvania’s Task Force 1 members deployed to Maui amid wildfires
For more than a week, Maui has been enduring devastating wildfires, which now rank among the deadliest in United States history
