local-government
Philly DA Krasner vows to arrest federal law enforcement if they break the law in Philadelphia
Krasner’s comments come after President Donald Trump mentioned Philadelphia and five other cities as destinations for an ad hoc federal police force.
What would a fair service for state police services look like? | The Numbers Racket
At Tuesday’s budget address, and for the third time during his administration, Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a fair-service fee for local governments who are covered by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Gun owners don’t need to break local firearm laws to bring a legal challenge, Commonwealth Court rules
A ruling issued by a state appeals court Thursday will allow gun owners to challenge locally passed firearms laws, regardless of whether they have been prosecuted for violating the ordinances. In a 7-0 decision, Commonwealth Court ruled that the pro-gun group Firearms Owners Against Crime and three of its members may challenge the constitutionality of […]
Pennsylvania’s small cities are strapped for cash. Can lawmakers help them make ends meet?
Officials representing Pennsylvania's small cities say they need increased taxing authority to help make ends meet.