With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Trump administration launched a victory tour in Pennsylvania, highlighting economic wins, border security gains, and a renewed commitment to American workers. Vice President J.D. Vance spoke to a packed crowd at Don’s Machine Shop in Luzerne County, energizing the base and doubling down on promises fulfilled.
Police in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects involved in a dangerous illegal street takeover that unfolded Sunday night at a busy intersection. The event is being compared to lawless scenes in Democrat-run cities like Oakland and Kansas City.
A new report from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) ranks Pennsylvania 33rd in the nation for pro-growth labor policies. The findings place the commonwealth below the national average in fostering an economic environment attractive to businesses and job creators.
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.
Pennsylvania could soon become the next state to ban single-use plastic bags. Lawmakers are preparing legislation that would phase out plastic bags at checkout counters across the state. The move follows momentum from local bans already in place in 40 communities, covering 2.6 million residents and eliminating nearly 1 billion plastic bags per year.
Despite President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender athletes from competing in female sports, Pennsylvania schools continue to allow biological males to participate in girls’ competitions. The latest example occurred at the SOL American Conference Championships in Horsham, where transgender runner Luce Allen, formerly known as Sean, won the girls' 200-meter race.
A devastating academic report from Pennsylvania public schools has reignited the school choice debate, revealing that not a single student across 18 schools met basic math or reading proficiency standards. The alarming data, particularly from Philadelphia, has drawn bipartisan support for a new education reform effort aimed at rescuing students from failing districts.
