Governor Shapiro and Senate Republicans may find agreement on expanding the benefit, which primarily benefits seniors and the disabled.
By Christen Smith
Thom Nickels: The strange world of book signings
What attracts an audience to hear an author talk about a book is anybody’s guess.
By Thom Nickels
House GOP says Democrats sabotaged Shapiro budget to spend more
State House Dems pass a budget far beyond that which the governor requested.
By Todd Shepherd
School choice coalition pressures governor for support
Lifeline Scholarships stalled in the legislature last term, but could pass this time — and help a lot of children, advocates say.
By Anthony Hennen
Kyle Sammin: A fair shake on wage taxes for Philly’s suburban communities
The city’s exception to tax laws has been starving its neighbors for decades.
By Kyle Sammin
Local efforts for increased campaign finance transparency falter
County-level campaign finance reports aren’t easily accessible, but the state may soon force a change.
By Todd Shepherd
Beth Ann Rosica: “Free for all” means reduced resources for the most disadvantaged
Welfare benefits should be reserved for the needy, not the comfortable middle class.
By Beth Ann Rosica
Election advisory board agnostic on voter ID
The Pennsylvania Department of State and the Election Law Advisory Board appear uninterested in the problem.
By Anthony Hennen
Pennsylvania may let liquor licensees cater unlimited events
The bill presents an opportunity to loosen one of Pennsylvania’s post-Prohibition drinking restrictions.
By Anthony Hennen
Sens. Ryan Aument + Frank Farry: Primary runoff elections produce better candidates — and Pennsylvania needs that
Runoffs will ensure that any nominee has a wide base of support among the party’s voters.
By Sens. Ryan Aument + Frank Farry