WITF News Stories

The vast majority of Americans reject political violence. 

Studies show 98 percent of Americans across the political spectrum do not support murder as a political tool, like the killing of Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist.

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Seven Lancaster County Mennonites are out of jail after protesting in the U-S Capitol over the war in Gaza. 

WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the Pennsylvanians joined over 100 protestors from Virginia and neighboring states. 

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After years of litigation, Pennsylvanians may finally get an answer to one basic question about mail-in voting. 

WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the state’s supreme court justices are weighing whether requiring voters to correctly add a date to mail-in ballot return envelopes is a constitutional violation or a reasonable burden.

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Pennsylvania is in its third month without a state budget, pausing payments for schools, counties and various human services.

WITF’s Jaxon White reports that Democrats and Republicans are insisting they’re close to finding agreement.

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Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices elected as Democrats are defending their records on the bench amid criticisms from the Republican Party over their impartiality in rulings. 

WITF’s Jaxon White reports the judges all face a statewide vote on Election Day, determining whether they’ll keep their seats.

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A York County man is being charged with assault but not with a hate crime after attacking an LGBTQ+ community member.

WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports Pennsylvania’s laws do not include protections against hate directed at people for their gender identity or sexual orientation, though Democratic lawmakers are trying to change that.

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President Donald Trump’s pick to serve as U.S. district attorney of Pennsylvania's Eastern District is still waiting on his confirmation from the Senate. 

WITF’s Jaxon White reports Senate Democrats are pushing to stall his nomination, along with nine others across the country. 

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Control of Pennsylvania’s highest court is at stake this November 4th, as voters decide whether to retain three Democratic Supreme Court justices.

WITF’s Jaxon White reports supporters point to their impartial rulings and endorsement from the nonpartisan Pennsylvania Bar Association. 

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As Pennsylvania sees a rapid rise in data centers — the question of how to meet their massive energy and cooling needs continues to rack the brains of legislators. 

Nuclear power remains their major focus, but WITF’s Jaxon White reports the answer could be right under their feet. 

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Public agencies in Pennsylvania spend millions on private lobbying to influence state government and secure state grants.

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