PA Legislative Payroll At All-Time High
A former House Democratic staffer and co-founder of Democracy Rising PA, Tim Potts, joined KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino Monday night to discuss Pennsylvania's rising legislative payroll.
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A former House Democratic staffer and co-founder of Democracy Rising PA, Tim Potts, joined KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino Monday night to discuss Pennsylvania's rising legislative payroll.
While Pennsylvania's Department of Education won't confirm this yet, KDKA-TV has learned some local school districts have applied – and received – exceptions to a state cap that limits tax hikes.
Chris Moore spoke with Scott Klinger, the co-author of the American report from the Institute for Policy Studies titled, "Unnecessary Austerity."
State Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, is co-sponsoring House Bill 200 which requires all injured athletes to be evaluated by a medical professional before they are returned to the field of play.
The annual Social Security statement, mailed out annually a few months before your birthday for all workers over age 25, will soon be a thing of the past.
Judge Jeffrey Manning has delayed the retrial of State Sen. Jane Orie until Superior Court responds to Orie's latest appeal.
At a time when tens of thousands of American troops are fighting wars overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq and enforcing a no-fly zone over Libya, it's hard to imagine that a government shutdown means U.S. troops won't get paid.
He was touring a high-tech business in Clairton, but with charts and graphs at his side, there was no question Governor Corbett came to defend his budget – especially the cuts in education.
David Fillman, the executive director of council 13 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, checked in this evening with KDKA Radio's Robert Mangino.
Range Resources may not be the exclusive drilling company for Mount Pleasant Township much longer; refusal to allow bunkhouses at drill sites; drilling company claims they need a foremen on-site 24/7
Whether we like it or not, most of us are impacted by the federal government, so when it shuts down because Congress and the President cannot agree on how much to fund government services, average citizens may be affected.
Pennsylvania State Representative Daryl Metcalfe has proposed legislation to make the Commonwealth a right to work state.
Arizona is considering a $50 tax on the obese and smokers in attempt to release strain on the cash-strapped Medicaid program.
In just six weeks, voters across Pennsylvania will head to the polls to pick party nominees in this year's General Election.
College students across the state may be facing a larger hike in tuition next school year. Gov. Tom Corbett is recommending major cuts in what the state gives to the colleges and universities.
During the Parkway East closure, PennDOT is encouraging drivers to use a website that provides updates on how traffic is flowing around the I-376 detours.
A major, nearly monthlong closure of Pittsburgh's Parkway East is underway, detouring hundreds of thousands of drivers.
Monday was the first workday during the highly anticipated Commercial Street Bridge replacement project.
Several organizations are working to help dozens of cats rescued from a home in Pittsburgh's Perry North neighborhood.
A grand jury in Ohio indicted nine people suspected of being involved in a human trafficking ring at the Econo Lodge in Columbus, officials said.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, who had just returned from a trip to Ukraine.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Pennsylvania Sens. Dave McCormick and John Fetterman have formed a joint fundraising committee.
Sen. John Fetterman condemned his colleagues who continued backing Graham Platner amid a string of scandals.
Last year, Americans received nearly 30 billion scam robocalls and text messages.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission approved a 3.5% toll increase that goes into effect on January 3, 2027.
After about three dozen Allegheny County home deeds were fraudulently put into an LLC's name, experts are sharing tips for protecting yourself.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
There are more ways than ever to turn your library card into a passport for summer fun. Carrie Lane from the Allegheny County Library Association shows us everything you can unlock at your local library.
Bringing your favorite stories to life, artistic director Justin Fortunato gives a breakdown of the newest show lineup, presented by Clearview Federal Credit Union.
Chef Doug Heilman is putting a sweet citrus twist on tiramisu with limoncello!
This low parasol centerpiece is a great way to step up your picnic game. Here’s how you can make it.
Party planning expert Shari Zatman takes us outside to help us turn an ordinary day out into an extraordinary experience.
Over the past several years, neighbors in one Pittsburgh-area community say they've found dozens of dead birds at the base of a single telephone pole.
Two years after Pittsburgh struggled to turn on public water fountains, the city says just about every operable fountain is now working.
Some residents in Westmoreland County are voicing their frustrations over speculation on data centers.
There are several data centers on the drawing boards in southwestern Pennsylvania, raising concerns about noise and pollution.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
September marks the beginning of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in the United States.
For the eighth year, a mobile dental clinic is back in Pittsburgh, providing free preventive dental care for those living in underserved communities.
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.
Paul Skenes won his second straight start after going winless for nine in a row.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Esmerlyn Valdez hit his third home run of the day, and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 to sweep a doubleheader.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
Esmerlyn Valdez helped rally the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
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.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The new movie "Young Washington" opened over the Fourth of July weekend, earning more than $20 million at the box office and becoming the nation's top live-action film.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
It's shaping up to be a busy holiday weekend across western Pennsylvania, which includes the Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Several rescue organizations are working to help dozens of cats rescued from a home in Pittsburgh's Perry North neighborhood.
The U.S. military completed a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Monday, shortly after President Trump vowed to hit Iran hard.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Maine fatally shot a man in his car on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security said, marking the second time in a week that ICE officers have used deadly force in the U.S.
Elite 18: No. 16 at Mystic Rock
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.
