Pennsylvania State Officials, Lawmakers And Judges Get Big 2022 Salary Increase
Inflation is driving up consumer prices and it will drive a big salary increase for Pennsylvania state lawmakers, judges and top executive branch officials in 2022.
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Inflation is driving up consumer prices and it will drive a big salary increase for Pennsylvania state lawmakers, judges and top executive branch officials in 2022.
Pennsylvania's top election official will order a statewide recount in the race for an open seat on the Commonwealth Court after two candidates finished within a half-percentage point of each other.
Jake Corman, the ranking Republican in Pennsylvania's state Senate, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, Senate officials said, a diagnosis that came a day before he was expected to announce his candidacy for governor.
U.S. Senate candidate Sean Parnell took the stand Monday in his contentious custody case and broadly denied allegations by his estranged wife that he had hurt her and their children, a newspaper reported.
After months of legislative gridlock, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. Reactions to the bill passing have been mixed.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf said his mail-in ballot was dropped off by his wife before Tuesday's election despite a state law requirement that voters deliver them in person.
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on both a bipartisan infrastructure plan as well as a social safety net legislation.
Steve Irwin, an attorney from Squirrel Hill, announced his candidacy on Thursday to run for the 18th Congressional District in U.S. Congress.
He's now mayor-elect of Pittsburgh and will take the oath of office on Monday, January 3.
Republicans and Democrats in Pennsylvania both have something to celebrate in Tuesday's election. But overall, political experts say it was a better night for Republicans.
KDKA-TV has projected Democrat Ed Gainey as the next mayor of Pittsburgh.
KDKA-TV has a full result breakdown of local, county and statewide election races people in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania need to know about.
It's Election Day and polling places throughout Western Pennsylvania are open for people to cast their ballots.
Pennsylvania voters head to the polls Nov. 2 to cast their ballots in the Municipal Election. Here is the information you need to know to navigate the voting process.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
A man is facing charges of indecent assault and stalking after police said he followed young girls around a Giant Eagle store in Washington County and touched one of them inappropriately.
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to be in the 90s for multiple days this week.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Allegheny County won $1 million.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
We've been keeping a close watch on Pittsburgh's Jeff Koontz while he pedaled from coast-to-coast. Now he joins us live, after completing 3,000 miles in just 12 days. Jeff rode in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund...and you can still donate now at kdkaturkeyfund.com.
Heather brings her TALK Pittsburgh segment "Home Sweet Heather" to PTL to show off her newest viral recipe recreation.
Boaz is taking our America 250 celebration to new heights as he shows us a new feature to the fireworks viewing experience.
As our countdown to America's 250th continues, we're taking a sneak peek at how Latrobe is preparing for their big 4th of July celebration.
AI Love Island? It's a thing and Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley talk about it!
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A family in Whitehall says nearly 30 years after a freak accident changed their lives forever, they are looking for help.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Free agency opened at noon on July 1; here's a list of players the Penguins have signed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
You've probably seen them or maybe even tried one yourself -- ZYN nicotine pouches. For a lot of people, they're becoming as routine as grabbing a cup of coffee or popping a piece of gum. And now a new FDA decision could change how people look at them. And at the same time, there's glamorized content on TV and online, and this idea that "social smoking" or even skinny cigarettes are somehow less risky when that's not really the case. Dr. Natalie Gentile is here to break it all down and explain why these trends matter right now.
Remember BOOK IT? Read some books, earn some pizza -- honestly a pretty great deal. Well we brought that idea into our newsroom with a challenge called Pages for Pizza. The mission? Read 300 books in just three months. So did Team KDKA earn that pizza party? Let's find out!
A recent graduate of Pittsburgh Allderdice was shot and killed on Tuesday night in the city's East Hills neighborhood.
It's a real scorcher out there right now, but this summer really is the perfect time to check out free activities at Arts Landing Downtown. Today, as Boaz shows us , it's all about food trucks.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
