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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro launched a $3.3 million organizing effort called 'Rise Up Pennsylvania' to boost Democrats in the 2026 midterms. The campaign targets four GOP-held House districts and aims to win unified control of state government for the first time in 30 years.
A Pennsylvania mother is mourning her teenage son, who died after falling victim to a sextortion scheme. Perpetrators coerced him into sharing explicit images and then threatened to release them. The case highlights the dangers of online exploitation.
This commentary argues that Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry is not legally required to defend the state's Medicaid abortion ban in court, and suggests she should decline to do so based on her discretion and policy objections. The piece contends that the ban is unconstitutional and that defending it conflicts with the attorney general's role as a progressive prosecutor.
This commentary argues that the SEPTA special prosecutor position, championed by Pennsylvania GOP lawmakers to limit Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's authority, faces an uncertain future as its funding expires. The author contends that Democratic leaders have resisted extending the office, while Republicans see it as critical for SEPTA funding, highlighting ongoing political tensions.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency will open three resource centers in Philadelphia this weekend to assist residents affected by microburst storms that caused over 1,000 damage reports. Centers will operate Saturday through Monday with representatives from state and city agencies.
A Commonwealth Court judge ruled that Pennsylvanians can use Medicaid for abortions, temporarily upholding an April ruling that overturned a decades-old ban. Judge Matthew Wolf allowed the ruling to stand while the state Supreme Court considers an appeal by Attorney General Dave Sunday, citing likelihood of siding with providers.
A bill repealing Pennsylvania's last law that criminalizes HIV is awaiting Governor Josh Shapiro's signature. The bill passed the Senate with one 'no' vote in June and the House unanimously on Sunday. Advocates say the change will reduce stigma and encourage testing.
A Quinnipiac University poll found 44% of Pennsylvania voters say they are worse off financially than a year ago, up from 36% in February. Only 36% say they are better off, down from 40%. The poll also shows 49% want Democrats to control the House in the 2026 midterms.
A new report from Research for Action finds participation rates range from over 40% in affluent districts like Radnor to under 10% in Philadelphia, linked to school funding disparities.
This commentary argues that Pittsburgh's successful pension reform offers a model for Allegheny County to address its own pension crisis. The author contends that the city's experience demonstrates the necessity of structural changes and fiscal discipline, suggesting that county officials should adopt similar strategies to avoid financial distress.