LoginPa. House Democrats introduce measure to bar corporations from political contributions
A new legislative proposal would bar corporations from contributing to political campaigns in Pennsylvania.
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State Museum of Pennsylvania closes until 2029 for historic renovation
The State Museum of Pennsylvania has closed until early 2029 as it undergoes a nearly $80 million renovation.
Gov. Shapiro faces calls to close youth detention center, end state collaboration with ICE
Emily Scolnick is a 2026 Dow Jones News Fund intern at the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Immigration advocates from across Pennsylvania called on Gov. Josh Shapiro to shut down a youth detention center in Berks County and end state collaboration with Immigration…
Lawmakers, workers plan to keep pushing for Pennsylvania to raise the minimum wage
State Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia) rises at the end of every legislative session with one message for lawmakers. “It’s been 7,309 days since Pennsylvania last raised the minimum wage,” she said at the end of the session on July 12,…
Shapiro, Pa. Democrats look to mobilize voters ahead of midterm elections
With less than 100 days until the 2026 November election, Democrats and Republicans are preparing for pivotal Pennsylvania races.
State Police gets funding boost for cadet classes in new spending plan
Pennsylvania’s new budget includes $16.2 million to train new state troopers and grow the ranks of the state police.
Pa. Solar for Schools program renewed for third year
Pennsylvania’s Solar for Schools program has been renewed for a third year, receiving $25 million in this year’s budget.
Pa. cyber charter funding remains steady as legislators emphasize student well-being
Funding for cyber charter schools will remain steady this year, even as Pennsylvania’s newest school code builds on previous reform efforts.
Pa.’s public school code puts a priority on student safety, mental health
Emily Scolnick is a 2026 Dow Jones News Fund intern at the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. When Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget into law Sunday evening, he also enacted a slew of new initiatives contained in the state’s latest school…
$50.8 billion compromise budget in Pa. goes to Gov. Shapiro, despite some opposition in both parties
Legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle described the budget as a compromise. The theme was driven home as three separate senators quoted the Rolling Stones’ song “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” in floor speeches.
Pa. lawmakers hold weekend session to advance $50.8 billion spending plan
The spending plan is a slight increase from last year's budget, and includes spending for education, energy and pension plans.
Pa. state system to cover all tuition for eligible in-state students
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education announced a new initiative that will cover tuition for eligible in-state students.
Pa. House committee advances GOP-sponsored civil asset forfeiture bill
Legislation to better inform people affected by civil asset forfeitures about their rights advanced in the state House Thursday.
Pennsylvania mothers urge passage of paid family and medical leave proposal
Mothers across Pennsylvania are calling for the passage of the Family Care Act to establish statewide paid family and medical leave.
Small cyber charter leaders in Pa. raise alarm over calls for funding reform
Cyber charter school leaders say Pennsylvania lawmakers’ efforts to reform the institutions’ funding models aredoing more harm than good.
Proposal to establish paid family, medical leave for Pa. workers passes state Senate panel
Emily Scolnick is a 2026 Dow Jones News Fund intern at the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Legislation to establish a statewide paid family and medical leave program advanced in the state Senate after passing the chamber’s Labor & Industry Committee with bipartisan…
Senate Democrats urge passage of minimum wage legislation leading into budget deadline
Emily Scolnick is a 2026 Dow Jones News Fund intern at the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Senate Democrats emphasized dignity for workers in their push for an increase in Pennsylvania’s minimum wage Wednesday. The state House has passed legislation to raise the…
