Dennis Owens
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Harrisburg, PA, United States
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This Week in Pennsylvania: Torren Ecker
(WHTM) — On This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens reports the latest in Pennsylvania policy and politics. In this week’s episode, Owens will talk about how Senator John Fetterman was back in the hospital this week in Washington D.C. but for a completely different reason. He will also speak on how Governor Josh Shapiro announced […] → Read More
This Week in Pennsylvania: Joe Pittman
(WHTM) — On This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens reports the latest in Pennsylvania policy and politics. In this week’s episode, Owens will talk about how there was a peaceful transfer of power in Pennsylvania by Josh Shaprio becoming the new Governor of Pennsylvania. He will also talk about how Governor Shapiro nominated career prosecutor […] → Read More
Who is Josh Shapiro, Pennsylvania’s governor-elect?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — On Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, a new Pennsylvania governor will be sworn-in in Harrisburg. After eight years of Tom Wolf, Josh Shapiro will become Pennsylvania’s 48th governor. But who is the man who is about to be Pennsylvania’s most powerful politician? Shapiro’s energy can seem limitless when there’s a political stage […] → Read More
This Week in Pennsylvania: Bryan Cutler
(WHTM) — In This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens reports the latest in Pennsylvania policy and politics. In this week’s episode, Owens will talk about how the State Senate voted to undo an automatic wholesale tax on gas and diesel. Owens will also talk about how the price of some alcohol will be on the […] → Read More
Republican State Rep. Gaydos running for Pennsylvania House Speaker
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – Allegheny County State Representative Valerie Gaydos (R) is throwing her hat in the ring for House Speaker. Gaydos released a letter saying “I strongly believe I am uniquely positioned to serve as Speaker of the House.” Gaydos is in her fourth term in the State House but says her 25 years […] → Read More
Pennsylvania to improve internet access throughout state
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — Many Pennsylvanians have access to high speed internet, but others do not. Some people call it “the digital divide.” Internet access disparity makes it more difficult for kids to learn, people to work, and patients to seek healthcare. A bipartisan congressional bill plans to close the digital divide. The Mifflin County School […] → Read More
What is the conservative Freedom Caucus?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A Midstate lawmaker could be a major player in Washington D.C. in the next two years. Republican Congressman Scott Perry is the chair of the conservative Freedom Caucus. But what are the caucus and its goals? “Our mission statement is to speak for the millions of Americans who feel that Washington […] → Read More
What does a Democratic state house mean for Pennsylvanians?
The race for a state house seat in Montgomery County was called on Thursday, Nov. 17, for the Democratic candidate, which set off a blue wave in the state capitol. For the first time in more than a decade Democrats will have a majority in the house, but what does that mean for Pennsylvanians? → Read More
Both political parties accept fracking, but why?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The election is in one week and Republicans and Democrats are battling over many different issues. One of the issues that has fallen off the political landscape is fracking. A topic that was once contentious, is now accepted by both parties. abc27’s Dennis Owens went looking for answers as to why […] → Read More
This Week In Pennsylvania: Carrie Lewis DelRosso
(WHTM) — In This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens reports the latest in Pennsylvania policy and politics. In this week’s episode, Owens will talk about how Doug Mastriano who has been silent in terms of TV advertisements since the spring announced a million-dollar ad buy. He will also talk about how alcohol sales reached record […] → Read More
Fetterman responds to health questions after stroke, calls out Oz’s “quack cures”
(WHTM) – Democrat John Fetterman hasn’t done many interviews since suffering a stroke days before May’s primary election. On Tuesday he spoke with Dennis Owens to defend his health and call out his opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz, for promoting what Fetterman’s campaign and supporters have called “quack cures.” “I’m feeling well and getting better and […] → Read More
People gather on capitol steps in Harrisburg for gun rally
People gathered at the Pennsylvania capitol Monday for the 17th annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally. → Read More
This Week in Pennsylvania: Matt Brouillette
(WHTM) — In This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens reports the latest in Pennsylvania policy and politics. In this week’s episode, Owens will talk about how President Joe Biden made three trips to Pennsylvania in less than a week, and how Former President Donald Trump held a “Save America” Rally in Wilkes-Barre and spotlighted Mehmet […] → Read More
Destination PA: State Capitol Complex
The history begins just steps inside the State Capitol. Right beyond the entrance, former President Theodore Roosevelt attended the dedication in October 1906. He called it the most handsome building he has ever seen, and it still holds up. → Read More
Republicans and Democrats on pre-canvassing ballots in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently ruled mail-in ballots constitutional and they are here to stay. It is called pre-canvassing, which is a fancy term for opening mail-in ballots and preparing them to be fed into a machine for counting. Act 77 says pre-canvassing cannot start until 7 a.m. on election day, […] → Read More
This Week in Pennsylvania: Jerry Knowles
(WHTM) — In This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens reports the latest in Pa. policy and politics. In this week’s episode, Owens will talk about how four of Pennsylvania’s top universities got $600 million in state funding from the budget and an extra $40 million on top of that. He will also talk about How […] → Read More
Gov. Wolf signs Pennsylvania State Budget
The Pennsylvania House has passed its $45 billion budget proposal by a vote of 180-20. The deal will now go to the State Senate where its future is unclear. → Read More
PA budget: House passes proposal, future uncertain in Senate
Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff, R-Centre County, is set to speak on Thursday afternoon. → Read More
This Week in Pennsylvania: Judy Ward, Judy Schwank
(WHTM) — In This Week in Pennsylvania, Dennis Owens reports the latest in Pa. policy and politics. Get daily news, weather, breaking news and alerts straight to your inbox! Sign up for the abc27 newsletters here. In this week’s episode, Owens will talk about the latest updates on the state budget, as well as how the […] → Read More
Plenty of cash so what’s holding up the Pennsylvania state budget?
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — The Pennsylvania State budget is due one week from June 23, and there is currently a record $10 billion surplus. With such a large amount of money, there was hope that a deal would be completed by Friday, June 24. However, the House and Senate cancelled their sessions for June 23 […] → Read More