It’s the latest attempt by Republican state lawmakers to speed up permitting by allowing outside parties to review applications, rather than state agencies, such as the Department of Environmental Protection.
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Lee's position on environmental issues has long been underscored by concerns that pollution hurts low-income communities most.
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Pro-Palestine protesters at Schenley Plaza are planning to have a final dinner tonight before vacating the premises, bringing to an end a nearly week-long protest.
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Pittsburgh’s Urban Redevelopment Authority's OwnPGH program in Pittsburgh has sold 100 homes since it launched last year.
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Thousands of employees at federal contractors do not have whistleblower protections despite 2013 lawA whistleblower reported issues at an affordable housing complex to HUD. But a gap in the law meant she wasn’t protected from retaliation.
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Pennsylvania awards $200M to expand high-speed internet access, and a lot more is on the way. But the looming end of a federal program that helps low-income families afford broadband underscores the challenge of ensuring universal access.
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Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania wants a series of three debates with his Republican challenger David McCormick ahead of the November election, and McCormick is readily accepting.
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Tuesday’s election saw a major upset in the Democratic race for state treasurer and a decisive win in a crowded Democratic attorney general field.
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Lessons from this week's primary, by WESA's Chris Potter.
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Haley won almost 17% of Pennsylvania’s primary vote Tuesday, to Trump’s 83%, despite not campaigning for president since she ended her bid in early March. Should those Haley GOP voters refuse to support Trump in November, it could prove a damaging blow to his prospects for victory in Pennsylvania and, possibly, reelection.
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Allegheny County Council shoots down own member’s nomination to Southwestern Pennsylvania CommissionThe move came after some council members of council and county residents raised concerns about remarks Bob Macey made at a March meeting.