Politics & Policy
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Marc Levy
Wolf calls for Folmer’s resignation over child pornography charges
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Bradley C. Bower
State Sen. Mike Folmer resigns following arrest on child pornography charges
The state attorney general says the high-ranking Republican is not “above the law.”By Katie Meyer -
Katie Meyer
Environmentalists pressure Wolf to act faster on methane emissions
Their call for action comes as the Trump administration works to loosen federal regulations on the powerful greenhouse gas.By Katie Meyer -
Katie Meyer
The new minimum wage fight, basically the same as the old fight
The lawmakers and activists who want to raise Pa.’s $7.25 minimum say they’re “deflated” but regrouping after failing to push higher wages into the state budget.By Katie Meyer -
Lucy Perkins
Protesters call on Toomey to push for election security measures, but Senate action unlikely
The regularly scheduled gathering was organized by Tuesdays With Toomey, and attendees spoke via a loudspeaker to amplify their cries for change.
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Ed Mahon
As lawmakers return to Harrisburg, activists focus on ‘red flag’ gun bill
Both sides will keep a close eye on Senate hearings next week.By Ed Mahon -
Carolyn Kaster
Lawmakers set election reform agenda: five takeaways
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Ed Mahon
Activists protest Wolf administration’s decision to limit rally sizes in Capitol
The administration says it wants to make sure the rotunda is accessible to people with disabilities. Some disability advocates say the move is unnecessary.
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Matt Rourke
A clash on cyber charters kicks off fall legislative session in Harrisburg
Gov. Wolf introduced a charter reform proposal this summer, which included specific measures that could limit cyber charter school growth.
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Kimberly Paynter
A chance of freedom? New bill could release 1,000 people sentenced to life in Pa. prisons
For more than 40 years, life sentences in Pennsylvania have only come one way: without the possibility of parole.
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Tom Downing
Pa.’s lawmakers return to Harrisburg this month. Here’s their plan.
Expect arguments on everything from energy to guns, from criminal justice to wages, and more.By Katie Meyer