Harrisburg, PA

Democrats achieved their trifecta in Harrisburg thanks in part to a historic breakthrough in Philadelphia’s suburbs.

A $15 minimum wage, public transit funding and legalized recreational marijuana may be on the table in 2027 after voters reject Republicans.

Democrats secured full control of Pennsylvania's legislature for the first time since 1993, which will allow likely Gov. Josh Shapiro to advance his agenda.

The outcomes of 10 contested races for state House and Senate seats serving the Lehigh Valley will also weigh on the balance of power in Harrisburg.

We talk with reporters in Bucks County, the Lehigh Valley, Scranton, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia about early turnout and what voters are telling them.

Pennsylvania Democrats are looking for full control in Harrisburg for the first time in over 30 years on the heels of the governor’s reelection bid. Republicans currently control the state senate 27 to 23 while Democrats control the governor’s mansion and state house. Polls have Governor Josh Shapiro as a double-digit favorite against the Republican […] The post Power In Harrisburg Up For Grabs in Election appeared first on WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA.

A brief look at each contested legislative seat in the Lehigh Valley’s delegation as voters in the region head to the polls for Election Day.

Two state senate bills that look to further regulate elder care protections are advancing in Harrisburg. The two proposed pieces of legislation will look to create a registry of elder abuse and increase penalties in elder abuse cases. The first bill would require the Pennsylvania Department on Aging to create a registry that includes what, […] The post Bills Introduced To Increase Elder Care Protections appeared first on WBUT 1050 AM - Butler, PA.

Spots in the general election for Harrisburg mayor and city council are among the key elections in the 2025 municipal primary in Pennsylvania.

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