ICE proposed “30-day surge.” Lancaster, York law enforcement were uninterested.

Lancaster and York county law enforcement agencies who partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement say they are not interested in a targeted operation in the area.  WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports on newly released records showing ICE sought a local surge.

Lawmakers talk school cellphone ban at Pa. budget hearing

Pennsylvania’s education secretary says her office is preparing to help schools adopt a complete cell phone ban for students.

Voters’ perceptions of economy, immigration in Pennsylvania could hurt Trump, GOP in midterms

Pennsylvania voters are growing increasingly critical of President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration policy, according to the latest Franklin and Marshall College Poll. 

Voters’ perceptions of economy, immigration in Pennsylvania could hurt Trump, GOP in midterms

Handling of the economy has long been considered a strong suit for the Republican Party. A new poll suggests the economy might now be one of the party’s weaknesses heading into this year’s midterms.

One question led to Republican Stacy Garrity winning Trump’s endorsement in Pennsylvania governor’s race

It took answering just one question for Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity to secure President Donald Trump’s coveted endorsement in this year’s governor's race. That’s according to an audio recording obtained by W-I-T-F of Garrity recounting the story at a Republican fundraiser.

Gov. Shapiro, Pennsylvania officials look to curb harshest bird flu outbreak in decades

State officials are looking to curb Pennsylvania's ongoing outbreak of bird flu — the worst it’s  seen in decades.

Pa. sheriff called on to end ICE partnership in ‘refugee capital’

Lancaster’s sheriff is facing public pressure to end his office’s cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports that in the city widely known as America’s refugee capital, residents want ICE out. 

Public access to Pennsylvania officials’ AI conversations may be limited, after agency ruling

Many state employees’ conversations with artificial intelligence will likely remain shielded from public view — following a ruling this month from Pennsylvania’s open records agency. 

Full interview with Nathaniel Rakich

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are pushing major election reforms before the midterms. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie talks with Votebeat editor Nathaniel Rakich who is following this story.

Republicans pass restrictive voting bill in U.S. House

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are pushing major election reforms before the midterms. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie spoke with Votebeat managing editor Nathaniel Rakich about the bill and why Republicans are trying to push this long-shot bill now.