Written by Paul Engelkemier, Managing Editor

The state House is calling its members back to Harrisburg for session days Saturday and Sunday to begin moving budget related bills.

Written by Paul Engelkemier, Managing Editor

House Republican leaders walked away from budget negotiations yesterday during a discussion on raising taxes, and proposed its own revenue package without any tax increases.

Written by Paul Engelkemier, Managing Editor

As budget negotiations near three weeks past the deadline, Senate and House leaders are still holding closed door meetings to try to close a $2 billion budget gap.

Written by Paul Engelkemier, Managing Editor

A study from the Pennsylvania Center for Women and Politics at Chatham University says that Pennsylvania’s women legislators are more effective at having their bills signed into law.

Written by Paul Engelkemier, Managing Editor

Department of Labor and Industry Secretary Kathy Manderino is leaving her position to join the Pennsylvania Gaming Control.

Written by Paul Engelkemier, Managing Editor

The Senate voted to put a referendum on the November ballot to amend the state Constitution to allow larger decreases of local property taxes.

Written by Paul Engelkemier, Managing Editor

Rank and file members of the legislature were sent home while the leaders continue to negotiate a final agreement on the revenue package.

Written by Paul Engelkemier, Managing Editor

After vetoing a previous version, Governor Wolf will sign into law a bill codifying the Office of Inspector General in statute.

Written by Paul Engelkemier, Managing Editor

Governor Tom Wolf announced he will let the state budget spending bill become law without his signature.

Written by Paul Engelkemier, Managing Editor

After weekend sessions, legislative leaders and Governor Wolf are still looking for ways to pay for the $32 billion spending plan.