Control of Pa. Supreme Court on the ballot, this fall. And the influence of lobbying in Pa.

Control of Pennsylvania’s highest court is at stake this November 4th, as voters decide whether to retain three Democratic Supreme Court justices. Supporters point to their impartial rulings and endorsement from the nonpartisan Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Public agencies in Pennsylvania spend millions on private lobbying to influence state government and secure state grants. Some government officials say their lobbyists are well worth the nearly $7 million in taxpayer money spent statewide on these firms since the start of last year.

Governor Josh Shapiro says his administration is prepared if Donald Trump sends the National Guard to the state.

New federal approval for updated COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the fall and winter seasons comes with new restrictions for younger adults and children. But some aren’t waiting for the newly formulated shots and possible changes to eligibility.

Falls are the leading cause of injury for people age 65 and older. Now, clinicians at Lankenau Medical Center near Philadelphia have invented a device that could lessen the impact of falls in these settings.

Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services is launching a new website to help Pennsylvanians navigate changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP.

Drivers in the Harrisburg area might want to avoid I-83 during mid-day hours much of next week. As part of an ongoing reconstruction project, PennDOT crews will once again conduct blasting operations.

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