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Pennsylvania Legislature Divided Over Medicaid Expansion
The state senate favors expanding Medicaid, as provided for under the Affordable Care Act, while House Republicans do not.
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The state senate favors expanding Medicaid, as provided for under the Affordable Care Act, while House Republicans do not.
A SEPTA spokeswoman says the transit agency wasn't expecting the state legislature to approve transportation funding before the end of the state's fiscal year, June 30th.
House Republicans have said "no" to a $2-per-pack cigarette tax in the city, but Nutter isn't ready to throw in the towel on that proposal.
The amendment being drafted by Republicans who control the House would not only raise less funds for transportation overall than the Senate bill, it would, after the first five years at least, raise less than even what Governor Corbett has proposed.
The Advisory Council for the Office of Aging and Adult Services held a public hearing in Norristown.
Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks County) is the sponsor of one the bills that got committee approval, a measure providing a definition of child abuse.
The state senate approved a plan that would lift a cap on wholesale gasoline taxes and would increase vehicle fees and fines for moving violation.
About two dozen people, determined to make their voices heard, boarded a bus in North Philadelphia for the ride to Harrisburg.
The state House today is expected to vote on legislation intended to abolish Philadelphia's corruption-plagued Traffic Court. The legislation has already sailed through the state Senate.
Thursday night's passage of a so-called "doomsday" budget for Philadelphia schools isn't likely to shake loose more money from the Republican-controlled state legislature in Harrisburg.
The House Judiciary Committee in Harrisburg has overwhelmingly approved a pair of bills already passed by the state Senate that would transfer the duties of Traffic Court, which adjudicates moving violations, to Philadelphia Municipal Court.
Pennsylvania's Secretary of Labor and Industry acknowledges missing the federal metric for first check issuance in the latest quarterly report card, but says the department had previously been criticized for paying claimants too much.
Former US congressman Joe Sestak likened the plan to an old Tammany Hall political boss sentiment: " 'It doesn't matter what a citizen does with his vote if I can count the votes.' "
Vehicle license and registration fees, and fines for moving violations, would all increase under a transportation funding plan rolled out by Republicans in the GOP-controlled state senate.
A state senate committee in Harrisburg has given its approval to a bill that would have Pennsylvania opt out of abortion coverage as part of the new federal health care law taking effect.
One bill would start the process of amending the state constitution to formally eliminate Traffic Court; another would abolish it in all but name only.
A bill dubbed Pennsylvania's version of the "Dream Act" is being introduced in the state legislature.
Kathleen Kane is asking for a budget increase to battle child predators and Mexican drug cartels, which she says are more violent than the better-known Colombian cartels.
One bill would eliminate Traffic Court in all but name only, transferring its functions to Municipal Court. The other measure would allow for an amendment to the state constitution to formally eliminate it.
Acknowledging that they have an uphill battle, several Democratic members of the Pennsylvania House today introduced a package of gun safety bills, including a measure to ban assault weapons.
State representative Kevin Boyle (center) represents an area of Mayfair where he says a private methadone treatment facility opened secretly, in a residential area.
Now midway into his first term, Gov. Corbett says there are "many causes crying out for funding."
Several pieces of legislation were passed in the last session to enable Mayor Nutter's property tax overhaul known as "AVI," for Actual Value Initiative. Now, lawmakers plan to introduce more legislation to enhance the changeover process.
Governor Tom Corbett's spokesman disputes the claims of Democrats who say that adding games like Keno to the Lottery's line-up would require an act of the legislature.
The Pennsylvania Task Force on Child Protection announced Tuesday its recommendations, which include rewriting the Child Protective Services Law.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce were in France to support the U.S. women's field hockey team in its opening game against Argentina.
Howard Eskin broke his silence after he was suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season for making an unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski talks about acquiring Carlos Estévez and if the team is making any other moves ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.
Meet the River Sisters: a team of cancer survivors competing in the Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta.
Howard Eskin broke his silence after he was suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season for making an unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce were in France to support the U.S. women's field hockey team in its opening game against Argentina.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski talks about acquiring Carlos Estévez and if the team is making any other moves ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.
Meet the River Sisters: a team of cancer survivors competing in the Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce were in France to support the U.S. women's field hockey team in its opening game against Argentina.
Howard Eskin broke his silence after he was suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season for making an unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
A car crash on I-95 caused authorities to temporarily close the northbound lanes between Exit 12: PA 291 Cargo City and Exit 17: PA 611 North Broad/Pattison Avenue, according to ReadyPhiladelphia.
The Phillies acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Angels in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the team announced Saturday evening.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
Meet the River Sisters: a team of cancer survivors competing in the Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
The number of Lyme disease cases last year in Montgomery County was over 7,000. Those numbers are on the rise.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Howard Eskin broke his silence after he was suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season for making an unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee.
Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski talks about acquiring Carlos Estévez and if the team is making any other moves ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline.
The Phillies acquired right-handed relief pitcher Carlos Estévez from the Angels in exchange for two minor league pitchers, the team announced Saturday evening.
Ranger Suárez is heading to the injured list and the Phillies have recalled Kolby Allard from the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs.
We asked three Olympic athletes — gymnast Suni Lee, rugby player Steph Rovetti and swimmer Cullen Jones — what they eat in a day. Here's what they said.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
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With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
It'll be sunny and warm in Philadelphia Sunday with high temps climbing toward 90 in the city. Skies cloud up tonight and the region could see a sprinkle heading into Monday, but the bigger chances for rain come Tuesday and Wednesday. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your forecast.
Frustrated that your dog doesn't seem to be listening to you? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has more on how to decode your dog's behavior and figure out why they might be ignoring you.
With just a few clouds overnight, the Philadelphia area will cap the first half of the weekend with nice skies, low humidity and very comfortable temperatures.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro gave a speech at the campaign event in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, but did not address the speculation around a spot on the ticket.
Smiles were on full display in the City of Brotherly Love as the shining sun got people out of their homes to take advantage of the nice temperatures.