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The second corruption trial of former state House Democratic whip Michael Veon is under way. More>>
The leader of the Pennsylvania House Democratic caucus is asking the Republican speaker to schedule special elections for six currently vacant seats in the chamber. More>>
A jury has been selected in a state corruption case against a former top Democratic lawmaker and his one-time aide. More>>
A legislative committee in Pennsylvania has approved two bills drafted in response to the 2008 homicide of two-year-old Caylee Anthony in Florida. More>>
Republican state Sen. Jane Orie will stand trial alone on campaign corruption and related charges later this month and her sister Janine Orie will face a separate, still-to-be-scheduled trial, a judge ruled Tuesday. More>>
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is sponsoring legislation that would require women seeking an abortion to have an ultrasound at least 24 hours before the procedure. More>>
Two Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced legislation that would create an online database for people to post their emergency contact information. More>>
Gov. Tom Corbett's signature is on three key bills for Pennsylvania's energy sector, including one that would require Marcellus Shale natural gas-drillers to help fund various state and local government programs. More>>
The attorney for state Sen. Jane Orie wants a special prosecutor to investigate alleged leaks from an Allegheny County grand jury. More>>
A handful of Pennsylvania lawmakers who voted for a resolution proclaiming 2012 as "The Year of the Bible" issued an apology Monday and claimed they were duped into supporting the measure. More>>
Drug testing for certain welfare recipients has begun in Pennsylvania. More>>
Jury selection is under way in a state corruption case against a former top Democratic lawmaker in Harrisburg and his one-time aide. More>>
A state committee has approved a bill to limit the borrowing of taxpayer money for projects such as sports stadiums and libraries named for former politicians. More>>
A former high-ranking Pennsylvania state House member has been sentenced to 4-12 years in prison for his role in a public corruption scheme. More>>
Cumberland County Commissioner Gary Eichelberger has announced he will not challenge Rep. Sheryl Delozier for the 88th state House District. More>>
Gov. Tom Corbett has explained why he signed off on a $2 million grant for the Arlen Specter Library, even though he singled it out during his campaign as an example of wasteful spending. More>>
Gov. Tom Corbett is signing off on a state grant for the Arlen Specter Library after singling it out during his campaign as an example of wasteful spending. More>>
His victories in Minnesota, Missouri and Colorado won't send former Pennsylvania senator and presidential candidate Rick Santorum to the Republican nomination, but a group of conservatives in Harrisburg said it sure sends a message. More>>
Pennsylvania was the largest natural gas producing state that did not impose an impact fee on drillers, but the state Legislature on Wednesday - after four years of talking about it - finally got it done. More>>
Convicted state Rep. Bill DeWeese says he'll step down when he is sentenced for corruption but he's hoping to delay the proceeding so he can run for re-election. More>>
A major bill to impose a fee on natural-gas drilling in Pennsylvania and toughen regulations over the booming industry is on its way to Gov. Tom Corbett's desk. More>>
The state House of Representatives has approved legislation that would increase penalties for repeat offenders convicted of stealing copper and other metals. More>>
A group representing Pennsylvania horse trainers, owners and breeders is warning that Gov. Tom Corbett's budget could devastate the state's horse racing industry. More>>
For the second year, Gov. Tom Corbett has presented a budget plan that proposes less spending than the previous year, which is unprecedented at the Capitol. More>>
"Occupy" protestors who say they represent 99 percent of Americans occupied the hallways of the state Capitol Complex for Gov. Tom Corbett's budget address. More>>
The following is Governor Tom Corbett's 2012-13 Budget Address to the General Assembly (as prepared for delivery). More>>
Gov. Tom Corbett is proposing a hold-the-line budget of $27.1 billion, with no tax increases, deep cuts to higher education assistance and a range of cost-saving measures in services for the poor and disabled. More>>
Pennsylvania's public colleges and universities are again facing the possibility of steep cutbacks in their budgets next year. And college students could receive less financial aid. More>>
The Pennsylvania Senate has voted to impose a fee on natural-gas drilling in Pennsylvania and expand regulations for the booming industry. More>>
Governor Tom Corbett will make his yearly budget address Tuesday afternoon, and public educators are anxiously awaiting more possible cuts. More>>
Guilty is the verdict for former state House speaker Bill DeWeese, who was convicted on five of six corruption charges in Dauphin County court Monday morning. More>>
A Democratic state lawmaker has been found guilty on most charges stemming from allegations he required his taxpayer-paid employees to work on his election campaigns as part of their jobs. More>>
Pennsylvania's top-ranking senator says he expects dramatic and difficult spending cuts in Gov. Tom Corbett's budget plan. More>>
The state Department of Public Welfare has submitted a final plan to bring back asset testing for Pennsylvanians receiving food stamps. More>>
A Harrisburg restaurant owner has followed through with his threat to file a lawsuit against Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Eli Avila. More>>
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