Student loan repayments restart Oct. 1, even if there’s a government shutdown
By Cassie Miller - September 28, 2023
Fetterman may pursue expulsion of ‘defiant’ Menendez from U.S. Senate
By Jennifer Shutt - September 28, 2023
GOP presidential hopefuls tear into each other and absent Trump at second debate
By Jacob Fischler and Robin Opsahl - September 28, 2023
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Government shutdown won’t affect health care or most benefits for veterans, VA says
BY Ashley Murray - September 28, 2023
Foreign ownership of U.S. farmland probed at U.S. Senate hearing
BY Samantha Dietel - September 28, 2023
Menendez to address U.S. Senate Democrats Thursday about his indictment
BY Jennifer Shutt - September 27, 2023
Pa. gun violence prevention advocates optimistic about new White House initiative
BY Kim Lyons - September 27, 2023
Active-duty military would work without pay in shutdown, White House warns
BY Ashley Murray - September 27, 2023
Bucks Co. lawmakers introduce bill to prevent suicides at state parks and forests
BY Cassie Miller - September 27, 2023
Commentary
Fetterman will wear a suit in the Senate. Can we all move on now? Please?
BY Kim Lyons - September 27, 2023
Facts over Fear: When public health collides with policy and politics, we need to ask: Have we learned anything?
BY Natalie Bencivenga - September 21, 2023
Opinion: School vouchers in Pennsylvania would violate the principles of ‘public’ education
BY Special to the Capital-Star - September 17, 2023
Corporate consolidation is hurting Americans. Now is the time to rein it in.
BY Special to the Capital-Star - September 16, 2023
The Lead
Sen. Bob Casey joins striking UAW workers on picket line in Bucks County
BY Kim Lyons - September 26, 2023
Change to Pa. wiretap law would allow consumers targeted by telemarketing scams to record calls
BY Peter Hall - September 26, 2023
Casey, others introduce bill to cut child poverty rates in half over 5 years
BY Cassie Miller - September 26, 2023
Erie state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro launches campaign for treasurer
BY Peter Hall - September 26, 2023
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U.S. Senate moves on short-term spending bill in struggle to avoid shutdown days away
By Jennifer Shutt - September 26, 2023
The farm bill is on the verge of expiring. Congress is months away from a new version.
By Allison Winter - September 26, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Alabama’s request to stay redistricting decision
By Jemma Stephenson - September 26, 2023
Shapiro: Strategic plan underway to bolster economic development in Pennsylvania
By Cassie Miller - September 26, 2023
Menendez urged to step down by a growing number of U.S. Senate Democrats
By Ariana Figueroa and Samantha Dietel - September 26, 2023
Casey, Dean join calls for Menendez to resign
By Kim Lyons - September 26, 2023
Pa. House Democrats renew call for end to blockade on state-related university aid
By Peter Hall - September 26, 2023