Government

A contentious proposal whether to implement zoning for land use in the town of Caroline has spurred a slate of candidates to challenge the incumbent town officials on the Democratic ballot line.

Democrats maintained their narrow Pennsylvania House majority Tuesday by winning a special election and along with it continued control over how the chamber will handle abortion, gun rights and election law legislation.

A growing number of county executives are issuing emergency declarations meant to prevent New York City Mayor Eric Adams from relocating asylum seekers to counties outside the five boroughs.

Common council members voted 8-2 Wednesday to approve an increase to the maximum starting salary for Ithaca's next police chief, as the city continues its search to fill the position.

PA Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a law that requires health insurers to cover breast cancer screenings for high-risk patients.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is suing the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, arguing the panel violates portions of the state constitution after it brought enforcement action initially started by its predecessor.

People submitted input to a panel of lawmakers, including the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee Friday.

The proposal would have a regular formula for the state to divvy up funding for municipalities that maintain their own water and sewer infrastructure.

Last year, the city allocated $2.75 million to bring the stadium up to compliance with Major League Baseball’s standards.

James Worhach filed the complaint in Binghamton Small Claims Court in May 2022 while he was still under indictment, according to court documents reviewed by WSKG.