Politics

News coverage of politics from PennWatch – the latest political and government-related news that impacts the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Governor Appoints Major Michaelann Andrusiak as Director of Homeland Security ...

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Christopher Paris announced the promotion of Pennsylvania State Police Captain Michaelann Andrusiak to Major, and her appointment as Director...

PA Senate Confirms Michelle Henry to Serve as State Attorney General

The Pennsylvania Senate confirmed Michelle A. Henry to serve as Pennsylvania Attorney General. “This is a powerful vote of confidence in our work and I...

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Accused of Sexual Harassment Resigns

A Pennsylvania state lawmaker submitted his resignation letter, a week after a union lobbyist accused him by name of having sexually harassed her four years...

The Hershey Company Introduces New Plant-Based Additions to Hershey’s and Reese’s...

As more people reach for plant-based snacks, The Hershey Company is offering two milk chocolate alternatives. The chocolatier is announcing the nationwide launch of...

State Lawmaker Called on to Resign After Sexual Harassment Allegations

The Pennsylvania House Republican Leadership team called on Democratic Rep. Mike Zabel to resign after sexual harassment allegations. Andi Perez, a lobbyist for the Service...

Senator Fetterman’s Office Gives Update on His Health

The office of United States Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman gave an update on his health after he checked himself in to a hospital for...

Governor Shapiro Makes Criminal Referral in Ohio Train Derailment

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said his office has made a criminal referral in response to the recent train derailment over the border in East Palestine,...

Cabinet Members, Governor’s Office Staff, and Senior Managers Sign Integrity Pledge

Governor Josh Shapiro announced that 100% of the employees covered by his ethics package – all cabinet members, Governor’s office staff, and senior managers with the...

PA First Lady Shapiro Volunteers at Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro visited the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to bring awareness to upcoming federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

Senator Fetterman Checks into Hospital for Clinical Depression

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, still recovering from a stroke, has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for...