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Pennsylvania State News TrackerGet the latest news on Pennsylvania politics, economy, education, sports, and local events with "Pennsylvania State News Tracker." Stay informed with updates from the Keystone State.

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Pennsylvania's 2026 Elections: High-Stakes Battle for...

Pennsylvania State News and Info Tracker ·

2026/01/06

Pennsylvania enters 2026 facing pivotal elections that will determine control of its legislature and the state's policy direction for years to come. Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat whose approval rating hit an all-time high in October, seeks reelection against Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity, according to Spotlight PA. The governor's race will heavily influence down-ballot contests, with Democrats defending their one-seat majority in the state House while Republicans protect their

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2:40

Pennsylvania Poised for Political Drama, Economic...

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2026/01/04

Pennsylvania remains in the national spotlight heading into 2026, with political eyes on key races and state troopers accusing top brass of retaliation, as noted in PoliticsPA's 1/2 Playbook. Ed Gainey successor O'Connor prepares to be sworn in as Pittsburgh's 62nd mayor, marking a fresh chapter in local leadership.In government and politics, the state legislature buzzes with activity. Recent House bills include Rep. Frank Burns' proposal for a constitutional right to carry, Rep. Jeanne McNeill's

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2:28

Pennsylvania Unveils Groundbreaking Laws in 2026:...

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2026/01/01

Pennsylvania enters 2026 with a slate of new laws taking effect today, marking significant shifts in civil rights, public safety, and healthcare. According to STL.News, protections against discrimination based on hair texture, type, or protective hairstyles now extend to employment, housing, education, and public accommodations. Schools must notify parents and staff within 24 hours of weapons found on property, enhancing transparency. Motorcyclists can use helmets with audio systems or headphones,

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2:49

Pennsylvania Wraps 2025: Tragedy, Transformation, and...

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2025/12/30

Pennsylvania wraps up 2025 with a mix of legislative progress, economic investments, and weather challenges testing communities across the state. Top headlines include the tragic explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township, where two people died and twenty were hospitalized following a possible gas blast, according to ABC News. In Butler County, standout stories ranged from WVU Medicine's $800 million investment in western Pennsylvania healthcare to Seneca Valley School District's

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4:24

Pennsylvania's 2025 Recap: Budget Breakthrough,...

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2025/12/28

Pennsylvania closes the year with a mix of political compromise, economic momentum, community challenges, and winter weather that listeners will want to watch closely. City & State Pennsylvania reports that Governor Josh Shapiro and lawmakers ended a months-long budget impasse with a roughly 50.1 billion dollar 2025–26 state budget that boosts public school funding, creates a new tax credit for working-class residents, and reforms cyber charter school financing, while also committing to withdraw the

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3:19

Pennsylvania Ends Year with Economic Growth, Tragedy,...

Pennsylvania State News and Info Tracker ·

2025/12/25

Pennsylvania closes the year with a mix of legislative change, economic investment, community progress, and tragedy that is drawing national attention. According to ABC News and CBS Philadelphia, investigators are probing a deadly explosion and fire at a nursing home near Bristol that killed one resident and one employee and injured about 20 others; early reports point to a likely gas leak, and Governor Josh Shapiro has pledged a full investigation and support for affected families, NBC10

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2:45

Pennsylvania Weathers Political Storms and Economic...

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2025/12/23

Pennsylvania remains resilient amid political turbulence and economic investments, as winter weather grips the north. Top headlines include an arson attack on Governor Josh Shapiro's residence, where suspect Cody Balmer faces attempted murder charges, according to City & State Pennsylvania. The 2026 primary season launches early with a PA-3 candidates forum, while Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Chris Deluzio rallied against money in politics in Harrisburg. Philly Sheriff Rochelle Bilal highlighted

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2:43

Pennsylvania Legislature Hits Decade Low with Just 65...

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2025/12/21

Pennsylvania grapples with a sluggish legislative year, as lawmakers passed just 65 bills in 2025, the lowest in a decade amid divided government and partisanship, according to Spotlight PA. Top headlines include a Bethlehem man sentenced under the state's new AI-generated child sexual abuse material law, as reported by PennLive, Pennsylvania joining 21 states in suing Uber over deceptive practices per Philly Voice, an arson attack on Governor Josh Shapiro's residence leading to subpoenas by Senate

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4:45

Pennsylvania's Pivotal Moment: Budget, Policy, and...

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2025/12/18

Pennsylvania listeners are waking up to a state in transition, with politics, the economy, community investment, and winter weather all shaping daily life.According to Spotlight PA, lawmakers in Harrisburg have passed only about 65 bills this year, the lowest total in at least a decade, as divided government between a Democratic House and Republican Senate stalls many priorities. Spotlight PA reports leaders from both parties nonetheless praised the long-delayed budget that finally passed in

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4:09

Pennsylvania's Political Landscape Shaped by...

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2025/12/16

Listeners in Pennsylvania are closing out the year amid a mix of legislative gridlock, major education investments, active local governance, and disruptive winter weather.According to Spotlight PA, the General Assembly has passed only about 65 bills in 2025, on track to be the fewest new laws in at least a decade, as divided government and partisan conflict stall action on issues like mass transit funding and regulation of skill games.[Spotlight PA] The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that lawmakers

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5:25

Pennsylvania Budget Boost: Education Funding, Civil...

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2025/12/14

Pennsylvania listeners are watching several major storylines this week, from state budget impacts to new civil rights protections and infrastructure projects reshaping local communities.In Harrisburg, Governor Josh Shapiro’s newly signed 2025–26 budget is beginning to ripple across schools and town halls. According to the Governor’s Office, the plan delivers roughly $900 million to $920 million in additional K–12 education funding, including $565 million in new adequacy funding and a $105 million

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4:28

Pennsylvania's Bold Budget and Policy Moves:...

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2025/12/11

Pennsylvania is closing out the year with a mix of big policy moves, economic investments, and community-focused initiatives that listeners across the Commonwealth will feel close to home. According to the Governor’s Office, the new 2025–26 state budget delivers more than $900 million in additional funding for pre-K through 12 education, part of nearly $3 billion in new school funding since Governor Josh Shapiro took office, while also reforming cyber charter reimbursements to save public schools

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3:20

Pennsylvania Poised for Growth: Economic Momentum,...

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2025/12/09

Pennsylvania listeners are waking up to a mix of political maneuvering, economic momentum, community investment, and an early taste of winter.In Harrisburg, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has formally certified the results of the November municipal elections after counties completed two pre-certification audits, underscoring continued confidence in the state’s election systems, according to the Pennsylvania Department of State. Pennsylvania lawmakers are also moving new legislation aimed

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3:35

Pennsylvania's Transformation: Political Shifts,...

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2025/12/07

Listeners across Pennsylvania are waking up to a state in motion, where politics, the economy, and community life are all shifting at once.On the political front, State Affairs Pro reports that Pennsylvania lawmakers have received their latest cost-of-living raise, bringing rank‑and‑file legislative salaries to about $113,000, among the highest for any full‑time state legislature in the country, a move that has renewed debates over government pay and accountability. According to the Pennsylvania

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3:02

Pennsylvania Surges Ahead: Shapiro's Budget Drives...

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2025/12/04

Pennsylvania is experiencing significant economic momentum and policy developments as the state heads into the final weeks of 2025. Governor Josh Shapiro's administration has been actively working to strengthen the workforce and business environment across the commonwealth.The state recently signed its fiscal year 2025-26 budget, allocating over 50 billion dollars to strengthen schools, healthcare, infrastructure, and communities. A major component includes a new 25 million dollar Child Care Staff

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2:53

Pennsylvania Leads Economic Transformation with...

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2025/12/02

Pennsylvania's state budget continues to reshape the commonwealth's economic landscape with significant investments in workforce development and child care. Governor Josh Shapiro signed the 2025-2026 budget last month, which creates a new 25 million dollar Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program supporting 55,000 child care workers. The budget also allocates 7.5 million dollars for Pre-K Counts to help providers raise wages and 10 million dollars for Early Intervention services

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2:51

Pennsylvania Passes Landmark $51.1 Billion Budget:...

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2025/11/30

Pennsylvania wrapped up a lengthy budget process this month with Governor Josh Shapiro signing the state's fifty-point-one billion dollar spending plan for fiscal year twenty twenty-five to twenty twenty-six. The budget arrived four months late, marking Pennsylvania's third-latest budget in two decades, but it brings significant investments across multiple sectors that will shape life for residents across the commonwealth.On the economic front, Pennsylvania is experiencing a business climate surge

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2:33

Pennsylvania Braces for Harsh Winter Weather and...

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2025/11/27

Pennsylvania faces significant weather challenges this Thanksgiving week as a cold front brings winter conditions across the state. Lake effect snow warnings remain in effect through Saturday, with some areas north of Interstate 80 potentially seeing up to 18 inches of accumulation. Temperatures are plummeting dramatically, with wind chills making it feel like the teens across western Pennsylvania by Thanksgiving morning. Listeners traveling should exercise caution as rain clears tonight but cold

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3:44

Pennsylvania's November Wrap-Up: Budget Breakthrough,...

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2025/11/25

Pennsylvania is closing out November with significant developments across politics, the economy, community infrastructure, and public safety. The past week saw workers at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, or SEPTA, authorize a potential strike following stalled contract negotiations. The unions, representing more than 5,000 transit employees, demand higher wages and improved sick leave, while city and transit officials work to avoid disruptions to Philadelphia’s vital public

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4:04

Pennsylvania Braces for Winter Challenges: SEPTA...

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2025/11/24

Pennsylvania listeners are waking up to a week of brisk winter weather and a fresh wave of state budget-driven transformation. Philadelphia’s transit workforce made headlines after SEPTA bus and train operators, represented by SMART Local 1594 and the TWU Local 245, voted to authorize a strike amid contentious negotiations, raising the possibility of widespread service disruptions if talks don’t progress soon, according to OnLabor.Political attention in Harrisburg centered on the recent passage of

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