WITF News Stories

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced bills to regulate artificial intelligence as AI models are going rogue in some cases. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, legislators say state guidelines are necessary because the federal...

WITF’s news team sat down and talked about what Rep. Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson revealed during their debate on abc27. WITF's news team analyzed where the candidates misrepresented their own actions or those of...

Incumbent Republican Congressman Scott Perry exchanged accusations and interruptions with Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson during their debate Wednesday night. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports on the race for...

INTRO: Businesses and nonprofits that house skill games are accepting a new reality now that lawmakers failed to reach a deal to regulate the machines ahead of a Tuesday deadline. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, many of...

The public had a chance to ask questions about two data center developments planned for Swatara Twp. at a community information session. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, the developer is calling the projects responsible.

To help break down what every Pennsylvanian needs to know during the debate, WITF spoke with a panel of journalists following state politics, including WITF’s own Haley O’Brien, Spotlight PA’s Kate Huangpu, and the...

Advocates are asking sheriffs to pledge that they won't interfere in elections. Votebeat’s Carter Walker reports on one Pennsylvania sheriff who’s signing on.

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent visited Harrisburg [MONDAY] to promote new federal savings accounts for children. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, the Trump administration says the accounts will help families...

Community organizations in York County told state lawmakers how they are helping people in hard times during a public policy hearing. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, they're calling for policy changes so they could do...

Want to buy a lawmaker a nice vacation, or a trip to the Super Bowl, or just a few dozen nice dinners around town? You can, under Pennsylvania’s gift laws, among the most lax in the nation. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports...

Lawmakers returned to the state capitol today with just 11 days in the legislative session and several pieces of legislation awaiting action. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, the Pennsylvania House and Senate is facing a...

A York pastor is now in Haiti, separated from his U.S. citizen wife and children. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the Department of Homeland Security deported Molis Augustave despite his robust legal, public and political...

Pennsylvania’s legislators are returning to Harrisburg next week with several major issues still on the table. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, advocates and lawmakers are hoping to see movement on a couple key pieces of...

State officials highlighted the programs available for veterans in a roundtable focused on veterans' suicide. WITF’s Haley O'Brien reports, officials say they're working to foster connection.

Fire departments around the country struggle to maintain a volunteer force that meets community needs. WITF’s Katie Knol reports some Central Pennsylvania departments are shifting to a combination of paid and volunteer...