Shapiro Signs Law on DA Vacancy Succession
Revised Pennsylvania law clarifies how long a first assistant district attorney serves after a vacancy.
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Should elected officials like district attorneys face strict term limits in your county?
Pennsylvania Politics News
For readers in Pennsylvania, this page covers elections, legislation, government administration, policy changes and civic activities. Reporting centers on how decisions at the state level impact the public.
Government
Live Poll
Should your state government align its fuel tax policies with recent federal exemptions?
Pennsylvania Reviewed Federal Diesel Tax Guidelines
State officials are weighing whether to mirror federal rules that temporarily exempt red-dyed diesel from taxes.
Immigration
Live Poll
Should immigration enforcement be scaled back for local farms that rely on migrant workers?
Farmers Seek Legal Path for Migrant Workers
Susquehanna Valley growers say migrant labor is essential to local agriculture as immigration enforcement affects their workforce.
Legislative Policy
Costa Outlines Pennsylvania's 2027 Priorities
Pennsylvania state Sen. Jay Costa laid out his top priorities for lawmakers as the state looks ahead to 2027.
Military
Mastriano Proposes Resolution Honoring Gold Star Families
Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano has circulated a memo proposing a Senate resolution to support Gold Star families during the holiday season.
Political Parties
Live Poll
Do you feel the federal government is paying attention to people like you?
Democrats Flip Pennsylvania House Seat in Midterms
Janelle Stelson defeated Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in a rematch of their 2024 race in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District.
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Day to day, that means statehouse proceedings, election outcomes, regulatory changes and legislative sessions. The coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties that make up the state. Public interest often focuses on how state funding reaches schools, infrastructure and social programs across the commonwealth. Balancing fiscal priorities with the demands of a diverse electorate remains the primary constraint for state officials.