Legislative Issues
Seeing red over neighborhood fireworks? This Pennsylvania lawmaker has an idea (Schwank)
Pennsylvania’s absentee ballot rules mean many arrive too late to be counted
Ban cat declawing: Outdated practice prioritizes convenience over care
Health
Paul Muschick: Military suicides hitting Pennsylvania where you may not expect it
We must do more to prevent the alarming number of veteran suicides (Regan)
Bill to prevent police officer suicides signed into law
Girls are bearing the brunt of a rise in US cyberbullying
Law and Justice
5 men recently released from Pa. prisons are charged in 6 homicides, including one in Hershey
Editorial: The new life in the death penalty
State Issues
Follow Cali’s example on efficient cars
Pa. collects $1 million to settle securities accusations; sellers remain in business
Your View: When coal companies go under, workers pay the bill
Regional
Does Philly still need Harrisburg to oversee its budget?
School taxes rise for property owners in most Lackawanna County districts
U.S. senator: Other places should replicate Franklin County’s health coverage strategy
Inclined Plane rehab grinds to halt; turnpike lawsuit delays state grant
Federal
Pennsylvania Republican who bucks Trump draws challengers
Scott Perry’s 1st town hall in 2.5 years sold out. Residents ask for larger venue (letter)
As multiemployer pension funds run out of money, potential lifeline awaits Senate action
Judge dismisses libel suit against Washington Post brought by Covington Catholic High School student