USUALLY, we’re delighted when state lawmakers talk about reforming the constitution. State government desperately needs to modernize, but tomorrow a Senate panel will consider taking a step backward.

LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. (WTAJ) — Lack of affordable housing may impede growth, and local officials looked toward a Senate committee to address the issues. More jobs have opened up in areas like Bedford ...

Sen. Lisa Baker. R-Lehman Township, and Sen. Wayne Langerholc, R-State College, announced on Tuesday the passage of legislation by the Senate Judiciary Committee that they ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A potentially life-saving bill that would let doctors prescribe medicines without being stalled or stopped by insurance companies is making headway. The State Senate’s Banking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Preventing fraud in social services programs like childcare and Medicaid has been a hallmark of the Trump administration's second ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee issued a pair of subpoenas as questions grow over spending on security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private ...

The Senate Education Committee Tuesday approved bipartisan legislation to ban students’ use of mobile phones during the school day amid discussion of potential amendments. The committee voted ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee has unanimously passed a bipartisan bill that would prohibit students from using their cellphones during the school day. The bill would ...

Multiple bills under consideration in the Pennsylvania House and Senate would reduce some local control over housing ...

The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee this week advanced several bills aimed at making homeownership a reality for more people, said Sen. Dave Argall, R-Pottsville. “Across Carbon, Schuylkill ...

(WHTM)– Legislation to end state funding for the gender transition of minors was passed with bipartisan support by the Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee. State Sens. Chris Gebhard (R ...