The court’s ruling came in the case of Derek Lee from Allegheny County.
CBSD abuse reporting questioned as former supervisor speaks out – Bucks Round-Up – January 27, 2026
Katie Veisz alleged uneven enforcement of child abuse reporting requirements in two recent incidents.
PA highly taxes gas for roads, yet many factors still make them lousy
What does the Keystone State have to show for high gas taxes? Concerning marks on road and bridge quality.
House bill similar to Farry proposal would extend worker protections to more police groups
The bill would extend binding arbitration to all law enforcement in the state to resolve contract disputes.
Judicial restraint on the Line: PA Supreme Court retention and the Constitution
Pennsylvanians will soon decide whether to retain three justices — Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht — for another ten years.
Dems: Senate Republicans ‘can’t get their own house in order’
Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks) called the lack of a budget in early October despite an $11 billion surplus “inexcusable.”
Sen. Jarrett Coleman: The Pennsylvania budget should be a taxpayer budget
Finishing up the budget is important. However, the quality of the budget is more important than the timeline.
Independent voters push Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court to end closed primaries
In a petition filed Tuesday, plaintiffs tell the state’s high court that excluding independent voters from primaries violates a clause of the state Constitution requiring “free and equal” elections.
Reduce size of Pennsylvania General Assembly? Sen. Boscola says yes
The senator says the legislature’s size and cost have become unsustainable.