Angela Couloumbis
Philly.com
Harrisburg, PA, United States
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Grand jury now investigating ex-Pa. lawmaker accused of sexual assault
Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo has been investigating the allegations against ex-state Rep. Brian Ellis since the start of the year. This month, his office placed the case before a grand jury. → Read More
Grand jury now investigating ex-Pa. lawmaker accused of sexual assault
Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo has been investigating the allegations against ex-state Rep. Brian Ellis since the start of the year. This month, his office placed the case before a grand jury. → Read More
Pa. Catholic Conference to clergy sex abuse survivor: ‘Why do you have to troll here?’
The exchange marked an unusual departure for the conference, which has largely tried to focus its comments on legislation, rather than individual victims. → Read More
What’s on your mind? Pa. legislators learning it’s best to think twice before sharing
Though the Pennsylvania legislature has policies on social media use, lawmakers from both parties have provided a string of embarrassing online posts, including several that have gone viral. → Read More
Pa. lawmaker taking heat for selfie with man in group with white nationalist ties
Republican state Rep. Stephanie Borowicz of Clinton County has already fielded criticism for delivering a controversial prayer on the floor of the House of Representatives. → Read More
From champion to ... pariah? Pa. lawmaker behind clergy abuse reform on the outs with some victims
There is open talk in the Capitol’s hallways and on social media about the growing divide between Rep. Mark Rozzi and some in the victim community that once considered him their champion. Those victims, advocates, say, feel betrayed and abandoned. → Read More
From champion to ... pariah? Pa. lawmaker behind clergy abuse reform on the outs with some victims
There is open talk in the Capitol’s hallways and on social media about the growing divide between Rep. Mark Rozzi and some in the victim community that once considered him their champion. Those victims, advocates, say, feel betrayed and abandoned. → Read More
From champion to ... pariah? Pa. lawmaker behind clergy abuse reform on the outs with some victims
There is open talk in the Capitol’s hallways and on social media about the growing divide between Rep. Mark Rozzi and some in the victim community that once considered him their champion. Those victims, advocates, say, feel betrayed and abandoned. → Read More
Sharing the wealth: Phila. Museum of Art lends artwork to smaller Pa. museums
Starting next month, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will launch an ambitious initiative to loan out artwork to eight museums in smaller Pennsylvania markets. → Read More
Pa. Inspector General to review state’s handling of Grace Packer case
The Pennsylvania Inspector General’s office is investigating the state Department of Human Service's role in ensuring the safety of children who are suspected of being abused — and whether employees at the department failed to detect problems in the handling of Grace’s case. → Read More
Pa. Grand Jury: State Medicaid program vulnerable to fraud due to loose reporting
A grand jury recommended that state legislators fix loopholes in the state's Medicaid program and increase training for some providers. → Read More
Pa. names new pardons chief as criminal justice reform becomes key issue in state Capitol
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced Monday that he has appointed Brandon J. Flood, a onetime policy and legislative director, as the new secretary of the state Board of Pardons. → Read More
Report: Pa. Rep. Murt leading supporter of controversial ‘model legislation’
Murt defended his legislative record, saying that he supports good legislation whether it comes from a constituent, a colleague or groups that advocate for causes in which he believes. → Read More
State Rep. Brian Ellis, accused of sexual assault, resigns
His resignation came six days after a woman accusing him of sexual assault filed a formal complaint with House Republicans. → Read More
Montgomery County Democrats call on Sen. Leach to resign
The county's Democratic party had been one of the bastions of political support for Leach, who has faced sexual harassment and assault allegations. → Read More
Pa. Senate employee left in limbo after she alleges sexual harassment
The woman, Sue Salov, has been locked for months in a high-stakes lawsuit with the Senate involving sexual harassment allegations. → Read More
Could a Philly killer’s appeal lead Pa. Supreme Court to abolish the death penalty?
The case before the state Supreme Court questions whether Pennsylvania’s death penalty system is so flawed that it violates the state’s Constitution’s prohibition on cruel punishment. → Read More
Pa. Senate leader: time to discuss minimum wage hike
Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R., Centre) said "the minimum wage discussion needs to happen." His comments signaled a shift in his caucus’ hands-off stance until now on hiking the minimum wage. → Read More
Pa. Senate leader: time to discuss minimum wage hike
Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R., Centre) said "the minimum wage discussion needs to happen." His comments signaled a shift in his caucus’ hands-off stance until now on hiking the minimum wage. → Read More
Pa. Auditor General: county officials accepted gifts from vendors hawking voting machines
Many of those perks were bestowed over the last two years, as the state was moving to require counties to buy new voting machines. → Read More