November 17, 2025 | 7:15 PM
Protesters take to Pa. Capitol, call for ban on gifts to lawmakers
Pa. has no limit on gifts from lobbyists or donors to lawmakers, and a reporting loophole for gifts given.
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May 3, 2024 | 9:52 AM
Group that doesn’t disclose its donors paid $12K for Shapiro to attend Phillies games, other sporting events
The secrecy leaves taxpayers in the dark about who underwrites the outings and what interests they may have in state government policy.
February 13, 2024 | 12:43 PM
Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 in ‘event tickets’ from powerful Pa. lobbyist
The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.
February 22, 2023 | 10:48 AM
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro admin contends Super Bowl tickets didn’t violate gift ban
The ban, enacted by Gov. Josh Shapiro, prevents him from taking pricey tickets from people or groups with “financial relations” with Pennsylvania.
Updated: 2022-11-02 13:40:00
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra paid $15,000 to take 2 Pa. lawmakers to Europe
The Republican lawmakers’ European excursion is the type of job perk that a gift ban would make impossible for elected officials and others in government, but the legislature has failed to pass one.
May 31, 2022 | 5:12 AM
Gift ban, other government reforms changes stall in Pennsylvania despite promises from leadership
Government reform advocates argue the legislature, swayed by donors and leadership, lacks the political will to rid itself of the perks of being in elected office.
June 10, 2021 | 10:28 AM
Activists target top Republican in Pa. Senate as they push for gift ban
Four protesters were arrested and charged with trespassing during the peaceful demonstration at the Capitol.
June 9, 2021 | 12:54 PM
‘Stop taking bribes,’ protesters urge Pennsylvania lawmakers
Demonstrators from MarchOnHarrisburg unfurled banners on the Capitol steps on Wednesday and chanted “pass the gift ban, stop taking bribes.” MarchOnHarrisburg demonstrators have been arrested several times in the past during protests in lawmakers’ offices and the House chamber.
May 21, 2021 | 1:48 PM
State lawmakers report receiving fewer gifts during pandemic as push for ban continues
The few gifts of note came largely before the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in Pennsylvania in early March.
