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July 15, 2024 | 10:03 AM

Accessible to all? Pennsylvania’s Capitol an obstacle course for many citizens living with disabilities

By Sarah Nicell/For LNP | LancasterOnline

July 15, 2024 | 9:46 AM

Pa. state senator Christine Tartaglione faces challenges in wheelchair

By Sarah Nicell/For LNP | LancasterOnline

December 10, 2023 | 8:59 PM

Pro-Palestine supporters march through Harrisburg calling for ceasefire

By Ben Wasserstein/WITF

March 31, 2021 | 2:58 PM

Board OK’s $1.5 million renovation to governor’s suite in state Capitol

The Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee authorized an overhaul of the 10-room suite that is expected to be finished by year’s end.

By The Associated Press

January 18, 2021 | 5:48 AM

Despite warnings, many state capitols, see only small Protests and quiet streets

Police were on high alert in state capitals around the U.S. Sunday, after warnings that pro-Trump extremists might attempt to storm legislatures similar to the assault on the U.S. Capitol last week. But at many statehouses and capitols, security and the media outnumbered protesters.

By Bill Chappell/NPR

January 16, 2021 | 10:32 AM

Journalists prepare for protests where they could be targets

At Capitols across the country, National Guard troops are being called up, fences built, windows boarded up and employees warned to stay away.

By David Bauder/AP

January 11, 2021 | 7:02 PM

State lawmakers notice increased security presence at Capitol Complex

Pa. Capitol and State Police say they’re preparing for potential armed demonstrations in Harrisburg this weekend.

By Sam Dunklau

Updated: 2021-01-11 17:12:45

Police move to increase security at Pennsylvania Capitol

Police who guard the Pennsylvania Capitol are working to be more visible and have been coordinating plans with other agencies to secure the building since a violent mob stormed and occupied the U.S. Capitol last week.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

September 12, 2020 | 9:29 AM

Pennsylvania Lawmakers take record before voters under new election rules

The GOP-majority General Assembly has been in hybrid mode this year, amid the coronavirus pandemic

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

August 3, 2020 | 4:45 PM

Pa. pursuing new cleaning plan for Capitol Complex after custodial worker tests positive for the coronavirus

State officials say the six-month contract is needed to give workers and visitors greater confidence that the facilities are safe.

By Julia Shanahan for Spotlight PA

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