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December 13, 2021 | 1:01 PM

GOP begins advancing new plans to remake Pennsylvania courts

Democrats accused Republicans of trying to politicize the courts and protested that the committee had held no hearings on the proposals before passing them.

By The Associated Press
June 10, 2021 | 5:19 AM

Pennsylvania lawmakers look to extend waivers under disaster declaration

A spokesperson for Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward said the Senate was working to keep some of the waivers in place.

By Marc Levy/The Associated Press
Updated: June 7, 2021 | 11:40 am

State lawmakers return for June with big agenda, sharp differences

With four weeks to wrap up their work for an on-time budget, there will be lots of distractions.
By Marc Levy/The Associated Press

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April 21, 2021 | 3:00 PM

Smart Talk: Floyd verdict surprises those who have little faith in justice system

By Scott LaMar and Merideth Bucher
April 9, 2021 | 3:00 PM

Smart Talk: Will sexual abuse survivors finally get window to sue?

By Scott LaMar and Staff
March 24, 2021 | 5:14 AM

Pennsylvania lawmakers look to limit redistricting chair’s political ties

Under the bill, the fifth member and chairperson of the Legislative Reapportionment Commission must have voted in two of the last three general elections.
By The Associated Press
February 5, 2021 | 12:57 PM

State lawmakers tee up May referendum on disaster emergency limits

They voted 116-86 for the GOP-backed proposal that would end emergency disaster declarations after 21 days, unless lawmakers approve an extension through a majority vote.
By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
February 5, 2021 | 11:34 AM

Coronavirus outbreaks stoke tensions in some state capitols like Pennsylvania

At least five Pennsylvania lawmakers also have become ill with the coronavirus this year, in addition to a dozen who had it last year. Conflicts about mask-wearing have been common, with a few dozen Republican lawmakers regularly going maskless on the House floor and during committee hearings.

By David A. Lieb/The Associated Press
January 5, 2021 | 3:00 PM

Smart Talk: The urban and rural divide; how wide is the gap?

How Pennsylvanians vote, work and live depends on their zip code
By Merideth Bucher
November 26, 2019 | 9:48 AM

Lawyers, guns and money

By Emily Previti/PA Post
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