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May 27, 2021 | 5:45 AM

Why a ‘9/11 Commission’ is popular but may not happen for the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection

In the initial weeks after the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, the idea of an independent commission to probe the origins of the attack and the failures that let it happen seemed a no-brainer.

By Ron Elving/NPR
May 18, 2021 | 12:05 PM

Top House Republican (and potential witness) opposes bipartisan commission to probe Capitol insurrection

Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's opposition undercuts his own member's agreement with the Democratic chairman and gives cover to other House GOP lawmakers to vote against it.
By Deirdre Walsh/NPR
January 20, 2020 | 3:38 PM

Lawmakers, educators, prosecutors and more will study Pa.’s juvenile justice issues

Governor Tom Wolf says the goal is to make sure more young offenders leave the criminal system and stay out.

By Katie Meyer/WITF

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April 9, 2019 | 6:44 PM

Questions linger over details, deadlines as Senate re-attempts redistricting overhaul

By Katie Meyer/WITF
August 27, 2018 | 5:16 AM

Lebanon council won’t create anti-discrimination Human Relations Commission

By Daniel Walmer/The Lebanon Daily News
July 5, 2018 | 5:29 PM

Independent panel to look for ways to protect Pa.’s voting system

By Dave Davies/WHYY
January 24, 2018 | 8:00 PM

Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice System / PA counties’ priorities

By Rich Copeland - Producer, WITF's Smart Talk