The Pa. proposal seeks to “stop the political weaponization” of government funding, pointing to delays and freezes of billions in federal payments.

(WHTM) — You may have known that Pennsylvania is technically considered to be a commonwealth, but is also known as a state. So is there a difference between a state and a commonwealth? And why is ...

This comes after a four-month budget impasse, which left counties and school districts across the state staggering, shutting ...

On May 20, Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ candidates for a vacancy on Commonwealth Court and on Superior Court. The winners will compete in the November general election.

Vice President of Growth & Engagement at CBS News and Stations Jennifer Earl is the Vice President of Growth & Engagement at CBS News and Stations. Jennifer has previously written for outlets ...

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has announced he will end the state’s funding for anti-abortion programs, after nearly 30 years of government support. Shapiro said his administration will not “continue ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – States neighboring Pennsylvania will see an increase in their minimum wage come January. Despite some lawmakers in the Commonwealth trying to do the same, the state’s minimum ...

Agriculture is a cornerstone of Pennsylvania’s economy — contributing $132 billion annually and supporting nearly 600,000 jobs — and the Shapiro Administration is strengthening the sector by investing ...

The Pennsylvania Judicial Center in Harrisburg. On Nov. 7, Pennsylvanians will select a new judge for Commonwealth Court and two for Superior Court — and all of these new judges will immediately wield ...

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This case in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court asks whether flight from the police in a high-crime area, without more, can justify an investigative stop. The ACLU’s State Supreme Court Initiative, ...

Commonwealth Court handles cases involving state government, while Superior Court handles appeals in criminal, family, and civil cases. The Pennsylvania Bar Association has rated the candidates, ...