WITF News Stories

The public had a chance to ask questions about two data center developments planned for Swatara Twp. at a community information session. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, the developer is calling the projects responsible.

To help break down what every Pennsylvanian needs to know during the debate, WITF spoke with a panel of journalists following state politics, including WITF’s own Haley O’Brien, Spotlight PA’s Kate Huangpu, and the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Gillian McGoldrick. 

Gov. Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity went head-to-head on the debate stage Wednesday vying for Pennsylvania’s top job. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, they discussed data centers, measles and whether Shapiro will run for president in 2028. 

Some voting and immigrant rights activists worried about ICE agents showing up at polling places.

Votebeat’s Carter Walker reports on their recommended voting strategy for anyone worried about being targeted by the federal government.

Advocates are asking sheriffs to pledge that they won't interfere in elections.

Votebeat’s Carter Walker reports on one Pennsylvania sheriff who’s signing on.

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent visited Harrisburg [MONDAY] to promote new federal savings accounts for children. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, the Trump administration says the accounts will help families build wealth. 

Community organizations in York County told state lawmakers how they are helping people in hard times during a public policy hearing. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, they're calling for policy changes so they could do more to help. 

Want to buy a lawmaker a nice vacation, or a trip to the Super Bowl, or just a few dozen nice dinners around town? 

You can, under Pennsylvania’s gift laws, among the most lax in the nation. 

WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports on the latest push to end what advocates and some lawmakers call corruption.

Lawmakers returned to the state capitol today with just 11 days in the legislative session and several pieces of legislation awaiting action. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, the Pennsylvania House and Senate is facing a long to-do list in a short amount of time. 

A York pastor is now in Haiti, separated from his U.S. citizen wife and children. 

WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the Department of Homeland Security deported Molis Augustave despite his robust legal, public and political support.