On Sunday’s edition of Meet the Press, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro accused President Donald Trump of trying to silence dissenting voices, particularly in relation to recent events involving comedian Jimmy Kimmel. Shapiro expressed concern that removing Kimmel from the airwaves for making a joke about Trump—and then for criticizing his response—represents a dangerous precedent for free speech in America.
Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plan to require 35% of electricity generation from renewable sources within a decade, a key part of his "Lightning Plan." The measure, formally known as the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standard (PRESS), passed the House Environmental Committee on Monday with a 14-12 vote along strict party lines—no Republicans supported the bill, while all Democrats backed it.
A Pennsylvania man is facing federal terrorism and attempted murder charges after allegedly firebombing the state’s governor’s residence in what authorities describe as a premeditated attack.
