This year, the Commonwealth Court has ruled twice that the date requirement, which numerous court proceedings have established serves no purpose, is unconstitutional. The Supreme Court dismissed the first decision on a technicality and blocked the second,

From Tuesday to Thursday this week, incoming senators will be shown the ins and outs of their new jobs. But despite Republican businessman Dave McCormick celebrating a shake-up victory for Senate in Pennsylvania,

One of Pennsylvania's two U.S. Senate seats is before voters Tuesday, with Sen. Bob Casey vying for a fourth term against challenger and businessman Dave McCormick. It is expected to be a close race and could ultimately play a role in the balance of power in the Senate.