PA: Criminal Justice
For the first time, Pennsylvania will fund indigent defense
Pennsylvania is taking a significant step this year by providing funding to counties for indigent legal defense for residents. The passage of House …
AARP warns Pennsylvanians of spike in holiday fraud, scams
The holiday shopping season is already in full swing, and AARP Pennsylvania has some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud or identity …
Pennsylvania Takes Stand Against Antisemitism
Pennsylvania, like many other states, has not been immune to the recent wave of antisemitic acts and rhetoric - and the state is working to prevent …
Poll: Pennsylvanians Over 50 will Play Major Role in Mayoral Primary
With fewer than 60 days until the May 16 mayoral primary election, a new survey by AARP Pennsylvania shows what key issues voters over the age of 50 …
PA Senate Bill Proposes Changes to State Constitution
A bill in the Pennsylvania General Assembly would amend the state Constitution to allow more adult victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their abus…
New Bill Would Fund PA's Ailing Public Defender System
A new bill in Pennsylvania would provide money for public defenders, who say they're struggling to take on the cases of people charged with crimes …
Group Turns Up Heat on PA Lawmakers to Pass Gift Ban
Pennsylvania law allows an elected official to accept a gift - including cash - as long as it's disclosed in annual reports. But that raises some …
Grupo aumenta presión para aprobar ley de prohibición de obsequios en PA
La ley de Pensilvania permite que un funcionario electo acepte un obsequio, incluso dinero en efectivo, siempre que se informe en los reportes …
Lack of PA Juvenile Detention Space Reaches Critical Stage
One goal of youth and family support services is to keep kids out of juvenile detention, but for those who are accused of serious crimes, …
PA's 'Little Scandinavia' Prison Unit to Focus on Rehabilitation
The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has officially launched "Little Scandinavia," a unit in a state prison to focus on rehabilitation and reint…
PA Prepared to Carry Out Stricter Ghost-Gun Regulations
Pennsylvania stands ready to implement a new Biden administration federal rule on ghost-gun regulations at the state level. Ghost guns are …
1 Vote Counts: Harrisburg Group Aims to Increase Voter Participation
A civic-engagement organization based in Harrisburg is hoping to increase voter turnout in Pennsylvania's capital city through education and meeting p…