Pa. lawmakers pass $50 billion budget after months of delay
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50 billion spending package to end a four-month budget stalemate that has held up billions for public schools and social services.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Pennsylvania is seeing lots of action targeting gaps in its vote-by-mail laws.
Some conservative Pennsylvania state lawmakers are suing in federal court and challenging three executive branch actions designed to boost voter registration, including a 2021 executive order by President Joe Biden.
Gov. Josh Shapiro says he'll appeal a court ruling that blocked a state regulation to make Pennsylvania's power plant owners pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
A court says Pennsylvania can't enforce a regulation to make power plant owners pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
Pennsylvania's Democratic-controlled House of Representatives approved a measure that would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2026 in a close vote Tuesday, a long-held party campaign plank that has run up against Republican legislative majorities for years.
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court will take its first crack at whether a governor can force power plant owners to pay for their planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions, or whether he first needed approval from a Legislature that opposed the plan.
A Pennsylvania court is throwing out a challenge to how lawmakers have bundled together five potential state constitutional amendments, including one regarding abortion.
The group tasked by Gov. Josh Shapiro with developing a state-level plan to fight climate change has started meeting, a step the Democrat promised to take when he criticized his predecessor's strategy to make Pennsylvania the first major fossil fuel state to adopt a carbon-pricing policy.
Gov. Tom Wolf tweeted a goodbye message to Pennsylvanians on his last day in office.
Meek Mill has been active in criminal justice reform since his release after a drug and gun conviction. He says he will continue that work after his pardon.
A pardon grants total forgiveness of the related criminal conviction and allows for expungement.
The amendment would open a two-year window for adult victims of childhood sexual abuse to file lawsuits.
After eight years, Gov. Tom Wolf is leaving office with a positive approval rating from Pennsylvanians.
Major money is about to start pouring into multiple local communities, all in an effort to make our streets safer.
$6.6 million in funding from the federal government was announced.
Jon Delano Sits Down With Governor Tom Wolf In An Exclusive Chat As He Exits Office.
Gov. Tom Wolf has just a few weeks in office before Gov.-elect Josh Shapiro takes over.
Jon Delano Sits Down With Governor Tom Wolf In An Exclusive Chat As He Exits Office.
Only 231 pardons have been approved so far, with over 2,000 requests rejected.
Wolf signed a slew of new laws, 66 in total, but among them was legislation legalizing the strips for personal usage.
Efforts to overturn Governor Tom Wolf's veto of "Markie's Law" have failed.
The bill will soon go to Gov. Tom Wolf, who will then have 10 days to decide whether to sign it.
As millions of people are applying for student loan forgiveness, Governor Wolf is reminding Pennsylvanians that they won't be taxed by the state if they do get relief.
The Environmental Protection Agency expects air quality in the Pittsburgh region to significantly improve compared to earlier in the week.
In this week's On A Positive Note, KDKA introduces you to a group working to open doors for those with disabilities.
An artifact at the center of the Pennsylvania Lottery's Triple Six Fix scandal is hitting the auction block.
A miniature golf course that's been sitting abandoned for nearly 25 years is getting a second chance.
The Washington Center for Civics, Culture and Statesmanship was created by state lawmakers and funded with taxpayer dollars. But enrollment has become a point of contention.
The Environmental Protection Agency expects air quality in the Pittsburgh region to significantly improve compared to earlier in the week.
A Westmoreland County family wants to warn others after they said they found a large void beneath the garage in their house built by Ryan Homes.
In this week's On A Positive Note, KDKA introduces you to a group working to open doors for those with disabilities.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones, who has been on paid administrative leave, will retire after a review of his bureau.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
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 Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
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.
Which brave soul will take a chance at being the Pickle-Bull riding champ?
Companies all over the world are getting in on this "briney-bash"...so Mikey and David are tossing some wings with "Wing-Stop"
Companies all over the world are getting in on this "briney-bash"...so Mikey and David are tossing some wings with "Wing-Stop"
Is Boaz up for the true test for pickle-loving athletes...we just hope he doesn't "drop the ball" on this one...
Daisy takes us to the heart of the "Dill-Cathlon" a true Olympic style competition...which innocent bystander will take the crown?
A Westmoreland County family said having a secret room is not as cool as it sounds, after finding a large void under their garage built by Ryan Homes
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis.
It costs a lot of money to keep houses of worship safe.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Wildfire smoke is causing hazardous air quality in the Pittsburgh area, prompting a warning from health officials.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
A bunker and a stone wall protect the front left side of the green.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pirates will begin the 2027 season in March against the Athletics, making it the earliest start in the history of the franchise.
Mark Kulbis is also facing misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment in the death of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are ending their ECHL affiliation agreement with the Wheeling Nailers, the team announced on Thursday.
The Colorado-based Voyager Technologies has officially acquired Astrobotic, the aerospace company located on Pittsburgh's North Side.
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.
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.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
As we approach the weekend, the Environmental Protection Agency expects air quality in the Pittsburgh region to significantly improve compared to earlier in the week. KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor reports.
In this week's On A Positive Note, KDKA introduces you to a group working to open doors for those with disabilities. Chris Hoffman reports.
Elite 18: No. 5 at Greensburg Country Club
Ford topped JD Power and Associates' 2026 list for mass market car brands. Josh Taylor talked to a Pittsburgh-area dealer.
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.
