Pennsylvania Senate approves GOP's $3B tax-cutting plan, over objections of top Democrats

Pennsylvania Senate approves GOP's $3B tax-cutting plan, over objections of top Democrats

Republican lawmakers are advancing a $3 billion tax cut, their newly unveiled counterproposal to a budget proposal from Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro as each side offers a competing vision for how to use a massive cash surplus.

New York judge blocks amendment barring discrimination on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes

New York judge blocks amendment barring discrimination on gender identity and pregnancy outcomes

A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution barring discrimination based on “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes” cannot appear on the state ballot in November because legislators made a procedural error during an initial round of approval.

New York's abortion rights amendment knocked off November ballot, dealing a blow to Democrats

New York's abortion rights amendment knocked off November ballot, dealing a blow to Democrats

A New York judge has blocked a politically important abortion rights amendment from appearing before voters on the November ballot.

May 7th, 11:37 AM EDT
New York governor regrets saying Black kids in the Bronx don't know what a computer is

New York governor regrets saying Black kids in the Bronx don't know what a computer is

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says she regrets making an offhand remark that suggested Black children in the Bronx do not know what the word “computer” means.

Lead Free Promise Project Promotes SB 514 For Early Testing

Lead Free Promise Project Promotes SB 514 For Early Testing

A lot of things happened in 1978; a ban on lead paint was not enough to fully reverse the negative effects of a toxic substance.

May 6th, 7:01 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Pennsylvania State Capitol Holds Holocaust Civic Commemoration

Pennsylvania State Capitol Holds Holocaust Civic Commemoration

Commemorating one of the world’s most horrific genocides.

May 6th, 5:04 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
1% Paycheck = 20 Weeks PAID Family/Medical Leave: Worth It?

1% Paycheck = 20 Weeks PAID Family/Medical Leave: Worth It?

What can you buy with 1% of your paycheck... Dinner for 2 at Applebees? A prescription refill? What about... the chance to have paid family medical leave in the state of Pennsylvania?

May 4th, 9:57 AM EDT by Kara Jeffers
New York State expands the Tuition Assistance Program

New York State expands the Tuition Assistance Program

By: Kaitlyn St. Hilaire FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (WENY) -- New York State announced an expansion to the Tuition Assistance Program for the 2025 Fiscal Year. The goal is to make higher education more affordable and accessible. The new New York State budget includ

May 3rd, 11:56 PM EDT
Rep. Molinaro concerned over recent college campus protests

Rep. Molinaro concerned over recent college campus protests

Representative Marc Molinaro (R-NY's 19th Congressional District) delivered statements to the press regarding the recent encampment protests on the campuses of Cornell and Binghamton Universities.

May 2nd, 6:31 PM EDT by Connor Freidhoff
Fallen Trooper Jacques Rougeau Honored in Annual State Police Ceremony

Fallen Trooper Jacques Rougeau Honored in Annual State Police Ceremony

An annual ceremony honored Trooper Jacques Rougeau.

May 2nd, 6:24 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Local High Schoolers Compete in PennDOT Project Finals

Local High Schoolers Compete in PennDOT Project Finals

What started as a homework assignment, ended today with a presentation to dozens of PennDOT staff—including the Secretary of Transportation, Mike Carroll. Three seniors from Wellsboro High School took a trek to Harrisburg today to compete in the Pen

May 1st, 7:04 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Vendor that mishandled Pennsylvania virus data to pay $2.7 million in federal whistleblower case

Vendor that mishandled Pennsylvania virus data to pay $2.7 million in federal whistleblower case

A staffing company that performed COVID-19 contact tracing for Pennsylvania and exposed the private medical information of about 72,000 residents will pay $2.7 million in a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department and a whistleblower.

Democrats advance election bill in Pennsylvania long sought by counties to process ballots faster

Democrats advance election bill in Pennsylvania long sought by counties to process ballots faster

Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives is advancing legislation long sought by counties seeking help to manage huge influxes of mail-in ballots during elections in the presidential battleground state.

Union Pacific undermined regulators' efforts to assess safety, US agency says

Union Pacific undermined regulators' efforts to assess safety, US agency says

Federal regulators say Union Pacific managers undermined their efforts to assess safety at the railroad by coaching employees on how to respond and suggesting they might be disciplined.

May 1st, 3:23 PM EDT
Democrats retain upstate New York congressional seat in special election

Democrats retain upstate New York congressional seat in special election

Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy has won a special election for the upstate New York congressional seat vacated by Democrat Brian Higgins.

May 1st, 12:03 AM EDT
2nd Amendment Rights Rally in Harrisburg

2nd Amendment Rights Rally in Harrisburg

Dozens of lawmakers stood on the capitol steps today in Pennsylvania for a 2nd Amendment rights rally. Advocates from across the state came in support of what remains one of America’s most divisive government topics.

April 30th, 7:01 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
H.B. 1309: Protecting Student Journalists’ 1st Amendment Rights

H.B. 1309: Protecting Student Journalists’ 1st Amendment Rights

Student reporters write real news; and like any professional, can get push back when the facts aren’t flattering.

April 29th, 6:31 PM EDT by Kara Jeffers
Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads

Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads

Late this year, Aurora Innovation Inc. plans to start hauling freight on Interstate 45 between the Dallas and Houston areas with 20 driverless trucks.

April 29th, 1:12 PM EDT
Two SUNY Cortland football players signed as NFL undrafted free agents

Two SUNY Cortland football players signed as NFL undrafted free agents

Wide receivers Cole Burgess and JJ Laap were both signed as undrafted free agents. Burgess signing with the Cincinnati Bengals and Laap landing with the Los Angeles Rams. 

April 29th, 12:24 AM EDT by Karina Norman
Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early

Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early

The Buffalo Bills selected Florida State’s Keon Coleman with the first pick of the second round to give Josh Allen another option and help replace Stefon Diggs.

April 27th, 12:20 AM EDT
2024 State Treasurer Primary Candidate: Ryan Bizzarro (D)
2024 State Treasurer Primary Candidate: Ryan Bizzarro (D)

Learn about State Treasurer candidate Ryan Bizzarro.

2024 State Treasurer Primary Candidate: Erin McClelland (D)
2024 State Treasurer Primary Candidate: Erin McClelland (D)

Learn about State Treasurer candidate Erin McClelland.

2024 Primary: The Race for Attorney General
2024 Primary: The Race for Attorney General

All 7 candidates YOU can choose from on the ballot on Tuesday.

N.Y. announces new initiatives to combat shoplifting
N.Y. announces new initiatives to combat shoplifting

ALBANY, N.Y. (WENY) -- New York State officials highlighted new initiatives Thursday included in the state budget meant to combat retail crimes, and give more resources to law enforcement and business owners. According to the state, organized shoplifting

2024 Primaries: The Race for State Auditor
2024 Primaries: The Race for State Auditor

Learn about the Democrats running for state auditor.

Continued concern of a federal shutdown impacting migrant crisis
Continued concern of a federal shutdown impacting migrant crisis

Governor Kathy Hochul continues to express concern about a potential federal shutdown impacting the migrant crisis in New York. 

Pennsylvania announces $13M in tax credits for farmers
Pennsylvania announces $13M in tax credits for farmers

HARRISBURG, PA. (WENY) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is encouraging farmers to apply for $13 million in tax credits. According to Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, the move is to help support farmers' efforts in improving soil health

Copy-WATCH LIVE: Prison Escapee Michael Burham Taken into Custody
Copy-WATCH LIVE: Prison Escapee Michael Burham Taken into Custody

A news conference is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Erie News Now will carry it live.

July 15th, 7:32 PM EDT