The administration of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf revealed Friday that it will pay to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with every ballot it mails to voters this year.
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“The truth is, you won’t be safe in Joe Biden’s America,” he said to the crowd gathered for the rally, citing calls by Democrats to defund police.
Pennsylvania’s statewide pandemic restrictions on restaurants and bars could force 7,500 establishments to shut down forever
The bill passed unanimously with bipartisan support, but Wolf called it little more than a talking point for Republicans.
Residents whose licenses, permits and ID cards expired between March 16 and the end of August have until August 31 to renew them.
The about-face follows a week of doubling down against the unanimously passed House Bill 2463.
PennDOT is adding add an “X” gender category. Residents can choose between an “F” for female, “M” for male and an “X” for nonbinary.
The decision to resume limited visits at the local jail was made last week. The visits will be limited, however, with each inmate getting only one visit a week.
Senate Bill 14 is designed to break the often revolving door of incarceration in Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system
Wolf told reporters on Wednesday he would veto it, though he wasn’t specific about why. Officials have urged him to reconsider.
The bill must pass both chambers in two consecutive sessions before appearing on the ballot. It’s the latest twist in a months-long war between the Legislature’s conservative majority and the Democratic Wolf administration
The new rules limit indoor capacity to 25%, ban bar seating and only allow alcohol sales in conjunction with food service.
A new law signed by Governor Tom Wolf will give Pennsylvania police departments greater access to disciplinary records for officers during the hiring process.
Chambersburg has postponed several road work projects until next year. Borough roads scheduled for reconstruction this summer and fall included:…
It would take a two-thirds majority of both chambers of the state legislature to override the governor’s disapproval. While some Democrats did break ranks to support the measure, the number falls well short of a veto-proof majority.
Biden and Pence’s dueling campaign trips this week highlighted the importance of Pennsylvania’s role in the 2020 presidential race.
A short detour will be in place using an unnamed side road and Route 30 during that time. A temporary traffic signal will be in place
Attorney General Josh Shapiro recently announced a partnership with Summer to provide Pennsylvanians with free student loan assistance during the COVID-19 crisis.
New criminal justice reforms are designed to make it easier for drug offenders to turn their lives around, get jobs and become contributing member of society.
The state’s highest court agreed that House Resolution 836 does not end the governor’s emergency order because it was never physically presented to him for a signature.
Two constitutional amendments have passed the Pennsylvania Senate and await consideration in the House of Representatives. Amendments addressing emergency powers…
Pennsylvania’s lawmakers advanced policing reforms this week to overhaul police hiring, training and use of force policies. The new legislation…
The PennDOT project In Hampton starts Monday, June 29, with Carlisle Pike reduced to a single lane at the intersection. Carlisle Pike’s southbound lane will be closed.
There is no mandated timeline for a ruling, but the high court uses King’s Bench jurisdiction only for matters of “immediate public concern,” so the ruling should come soon.
The seven judge panel agreed Wednesday to hear the case after Wolf invoked “king’s bench” jurisdiction Friday for a quick ruling in his favor.
Without a mandate, departments don’t have to turn over employment histories, with many fearing civil liability for doing so.
The Franklin County Commissioners are looking for interested applicants to represent the county in planning America’s Semiquincentinnial celebration. Commissioners are…
As a result of Act 28 of 2020, power supplied to borough electric systems for sale within borough limits will remain exempt from the state’s Gross Receipts Tax.
She comes to the County with experience in substance use prevention and intervention, program planning and implementation, and nonprofit management.
Gov. Tom Wolf says Pennsylvania’s constitution clearly favors his side. Legislators claim it upholds their side. The issue will likely be settled in court.
Displaying a “Black Lives Matter” banner next to the speaker’s podium, a series of legislators delivered remarks demanding that the House consider police reform legislation.
The move will likely further strain the relationship between the Democratic administration and the Republican majorities in the House and Senate dead set on reopening the state’s economy faster than Wolf’s phased plan allows.
Locally, turnout was 25.1% in Franklin County, with 20,894 ballots, including mail-in ballots, cast.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said Tuesday it will permanently lay off about 500 employees and maintain cashless fare collections amid deep revenue losses.
In this list of state briefs, The Center Square reporter Cristin Smith talks about a drop in state tax revenues, the coronavirus and civil unrest.
Since he couldn’t go to the polls Tuesday morning, staff at WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital brought a ballot for the primary election to him.
“People have every right to speak out and demonstrate, but it’s unacceptable to take advantage of protests to incite violence, harm others and destroy property,” Wolf said.
The lobby, where borough residents can pay utility bills and ask questions about their accounts, has been closed since March. The side drive-up window has been open for bill paying, even when the lobby was closed.
Eight Democrats broke across party lines to support the measure, recognized as a quick-fire way to lift restrictions on economic activity as the pandemic wanes across the state.
“While I understand their frustration and concern, a criminal investigation is not warranted based on our initial review,” Shapiro said.