Pennsylvania politics

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration says billions of dollars in aid to Pennsylvania's schools and human services will be delayed, as he and the politically divided Legislature struggle to end their month-long budget stalemate.

The governor said he loves and supports transgender children. Trans kids and their parents want that message to be louder and paired with policy action.

June 30, 2025 - Today is the deadline for the state budget, but lawmakers are not close to a deal. Lisa Mazzarella will bring us some insight into the Danville Area Community Center. And, Bradford County Library has a new director after a tumultuous few years.

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen joined rural health leaders at Wayne Memorial Hospital to talk about the impacts of the federal government’s proposed cuts to Medicaid.

Gov. Josh Shapiro sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the termination of a $13 million food assistance contract in the wake of looming food stamp cuts and mounting losses to charitable food programs.

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture notified local governments and agencies last week that the federal government is holding back money appropriated for the vouchers, which means fewer recipients will get vouchers and their distribution has been delayed.

Governor Josh Shapiro says the state once again has access to more than $2 billion of federal money that had been frozen last month by the Trump administration.

With budget negotiations ongoing, education advocates strengthen calls for fair funding.

PennDOT secretary visits Berwick kidney clinic to talk about benefits of shared ride service as he promotes Shapiro's transit funding plans

Gov. Josh Shapiro's 2024-25 budget proposal would double fire and EMS grant program to $60 million