Government
After Months In Legislative Limbo, Human Trafficking Protection Bill Passes In PA
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — A bill aimed at protecting child victims of human trafficking is heading to Governor Tom Wolf for a signature.
Crime and Justice
Frustration, Anger As Clergy Abuse Bill Stalls In PA Senate
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — Negotiations in the state legislature crumbled late Wednesday night on a bill that would have made it easier for child victims of sex abuse to later sue abusers and enablers.
News
In Pennsylvania’s Lopsided Gubernatorial Race, A Study In Contrasts
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) – With under a month until the general election, Democratic Governor Tom Wolf and his Republican challenger Scott Wagner appear to be locked in an uneven contest. Their latest financial disclosures show Wolf with $8.9 million on hand to Wagner’s $1.8 million. The incumbent is also leading by almost 17 points in an average of recent independent polls. And the candidates’ divergent campaign styles are reflecting that divide. It was, perhaps, never more clear than on a recent Friday morning, when a shaky, live video went up on Scott Wagner’s campaign Facebook page.
Government
PA House, Senate Remain In Conflict As Clock Ticks On Clergy Abuse Bill
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — The state Senate has started its last scheduled session week for the year–and all eyes are on a measure that aims to make it easier for victims of child sexual abuse to sue their abusers.
Government
PA House-Shrinking Bill Dies–Not With A Bang, But With A Procedural Vote
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A bill that could have reduced the size of the state House is dead. This is the closest such a measure has come to passing in recent memory–but ultimately, not enough House members wanted to potentially axe their own seats.
Crime and Justice
Protesters Crash Wolf Fundraiser, Demand He Rethink Prison Security
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PHILADELPHIA, PA (WSKG) — What would have been a low-key weeknight campaign fundraiser for Democratic Governor Tom Wolf Wednesday night ended up featuring a sidewalk altercation between dozens of protesters and police.
News
PA Legislature Gives Incumbent Judges A Break On Signature Requirements
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — The state legislature has passed a bill that would get rid of a requirement that magisterial district judges collect signatures when they run for reelection.
Government
In The PA House, Baby Steps Toward Lower Marijuana Penalties
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — A measure that would reduce penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana has passed out of a House committee.
Government
PA House Works Through Bill Backlog As Session Days Dwindle
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HARRISBURG, PA (WSKG) — In the waning days of the legislative session, House lawmakers are hurrying to push priority bills out of their chamber and on to the governor.
Crime and Justice
Protesters Plan To Confront PA Governor Over New Prison Policies
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PHILADELPHIA, PA (WSKG) — Inmates’ rights groups are trying to turn their opposition to recent state prison policies into a campaign issue for Governor Tom Wolf.