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Pa. House Republicans still seeking Senate impeachment trial of Philly DA
House Republicans announced plans to file an appeal with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court — still seeking a Senate impeachment trial.
Office of Transformation and Opportunity aims to be ‘one-stop shop’ for Pa. businesses
Gov. Josh Shapiro established a new office to serve as a one-stop shop to help businesses cut through red tape and streamline operations.
Abuse survivors’ amendment author urges House GOP to advance the measure as a standalone bill
The Republican author of a constitutional amendment to provide legal relief for survivors of childhood sexual abuse called on House GOP leaders on Monday to allow voters to consider the measure by itself in the May primary election. Speaking against a backdrop of partisan gridlock in the state House, Rep. Jim Gregory, R-Blair, shared details […]
Shapiro announces three-part ethics package — including a more relaxed gift ban
In a change from the Wolf administration, the executive order allows some exceptions, such as awards, T-shirts, occasional meals or beverages, pens, notepads, or mugs.
In first week as governor, Shapiro prioritizes meeting with Planned Parenthood advocates
While campaigning for governor, Josh Shapiro championed reproductive health, vowing to keep abortion legal, safe, and accessible in Pennsylvania if elected.
In his first executive order, Shapiro removes degree requirement for thousands of state jobs
Shapiro said the order applies to 92% of commonwealth jobs, estimating that roughly 65,000 positions in the state will be open to Pennsylvanians regardless of whether they hold a college degree.
‘Our democracy is a constant work in progress.’ Shapiro sworn in as Pa.’s 48th governor
Josh Shapiro was sworn in as the 48th governor of Pennsylvania, vowing to listen and be a voice for the people of Pennsylvania.
What to know about this week’s inauguration and what’s ahead for the Shapiro-Davis administration
Pennsylvania Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov.-elect Austin Davis, both Democrats, take the oath of office this week.
Rozzi names panel to break impasse over vote on sexual abuse survivors amendment
The bipartisan group is charged with breaking gridlock to allow the House to vote on legal relief for childhood sexual abuse survivors.
Relief for child sex abuse survivors passes Senate as part of constitutional amendment package
The House has until Jan. 27 to pass the statutory window constitutional amendment, and the other proposed changes, for them to appear on the May ballot.
Pa. Senate votes to postpone Krasner impeachment trial indefinitely
Only two officials in Pennsylvania have faced removal from office through the impeachment process. The most recent occurred in 1994.
‘Is this ever going to end?’ Abuse survivors still waiting for statutory window
The latest effort to amend the state Constitution to open a retroactive window for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse to sue their attackers became mired in a partisan dispute in the state House on Monday.