Despite a funding boost, Pennsylvania’s state-related universities may still raise what is already some of the most expensive tuition in the nation.
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Erie, Pa.’s view of the 2024 solar eclipse will be exceptional (and expensive)
Erie and Pennsylvania’s northwest corner are in the path of totality, where the moon will 100% cover the sun on April 8, 2024.
Family says state system betrayed elderly woman placed under guardianship
An ongoing lawsuit spotlights Pennsylvania’s vexing system for safeguarding vulnerable older adults from potential fraud and other conflicts when they are declared legally incapacitated.
Pa. primary election 2023: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballot
If you want to vote by mail in Pennsylvania’s 2023 primary election, you must apply by 5 p.m. May 9.
Why Pennsylvania courts won’t be a part of this year’s budget hearings
Lawmakers are holding hearings to dig into the budget ahead of the June 30 deadline. For the fourth year in a row, judicial officials won’t be required to appear.
Expecting more than $1 billion in opioid settlement money, Pa. grapples with policing versus treatment
Gov. Josh Shapiro has touted the money as “specifically earmarked for treatment,” but some counties want to hire more police officers and bolster drug task forces.
Pa. Medicaid reenrollment: What you need to know to keep your health insurance or find other options
After three years of guaranteed Medicaid coverage, Pennsylvanians in the program have to reenroll in the next year or risk losing their insurance. Here’s what you should know.
Pa. primary election 2023: A basic guide to vetting candidates for school board, judge, and more
Local candidates with a lot of direct power over Pennsylvanians’ daily lives will appear on the May 16 primary ballot. Here are some tips to learn more about them.
Pa. Election Day 2023: A complete guide to the May 16 primary, including how to vote, find your polling place, understand mail ballots, and more
Democrats and Republicans will consider a number of races during Pennsylvania’s primary election on May 16, while other voters may have contests to consider depending on where they live.
How a Pa. city manager allegedly stole thousands of taxpayer dollars with virtually no oversight
Authorities say Herm Suplizio, the politically connected manager of DuBois, stole more than $600,000 from public accounts. He now faces sweeping corruption charges.
Shapiro’s proposed Pa. State Police fund saves road dollars but raises accountability concerns
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to stop diverting money meant for road and bridge repairs to the Pennsylvania State Police by creating a new fund with dedicated revenue.
Supporters hope Pa.’s new legislature will embrace open primaries, but at least one big hurdle remains
Pennsylvania excludes over a million voters from participating in its partisan primaries, something advocates hope could change this year.
Pa. faces a shortage of benefits workers as health coverage for thousands is on the line
The offices that help Pennsylvanians keep their Medicaid benefits are facing persistent vacancies and a heavy workload. Advocates and staff fear people could lose coverage as a result.
Campaign finance, lobbying reform still receiving little attention in Pa. legislature
When it comes to money in politics, Pennsylvania has some of the laxest laws in the country, while its rules for lobbyists are looser than many other states.
Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts
During the May 16 primary election, Democrats and Republicans will vote for candidates to fill open seats on Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth and Superior Courts. The winners will face off in November.