Penn Cap-Star

May 12, 2026 | 9:29 AM

Pennsylvania scrutinizes fraud prevention as feds put Medicaid under the microscope

A federal report from last year identified Pa. as the top-ranking state for the number of criminal convictions against those defrauding Medicaid.

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

May 11, 2026 | 9:32 AM

Temperatures in the low 20s harmed fruit operations — including peaches, cherries, apricots, pears, strawberries, grapes and apples.

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

May 7, 2026 | 2:17 PM

The grid serving Pa. and 13 other states faces data center growth and hurdles to build new power plants

By Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

May 5, 2026 | 1:31 PM

Legislation would enhance penalties for traffickers, give victims immunity from prosecution and address deepfakes.

By Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

April 28, 2026 | 9:55 AM

Over one in four people surveyed said they or someone in their household struggled to access care in the last year due to cost.

By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

April 27, 2026 | 2:56 PM

The governor’s office declined to respond to questions about why Gov. Josh Shapiro hasn’t made any appointments since taking office.

By Whitney Downard, Pennsylvania Capital-St

April 23, 2026 | 10:14 AM

‘You want to be able to set the rules,’ Upper Merion Township Supervisor Tina Garzillo said

By Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

April 23, 2026 | 10:04 AM

The Keystone and Conemaugh generating stations had been slated to shut down in 2028

By Peter Hall, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

April 15, 2026 | 8:46 AM

By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star

April 14, 2026 | 11:03 AM

Pa. Supreme Court ruling is likely to kick off what could be the largest resentencing effort in the commonwealth’s history.

By Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital-Star