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If Pennsylvania legislators ever wonder why they might not be seen as completely trustworthy, they need only to look to their track record of how they govern others versus how

From the time I was 5 years old until I reached puberty, I survived repeated sexual abuse. Like far too many others, there was no justice. The legal system failed me and protected the abuser. I repeatedly and profoundly suffered abuse throughout my life while being held to normal expectations

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Democrat Mike Zabel announced his decision in a letter to leadership hours after a fellow lawmaker publicly accused him of sexual harassment.

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Democrat Mike Zabel announced his decision in a letter to leadership hours after a fellow lawmaker publicly accused him of sexual harassment.

HARRISBURG — Embattled Pennsylvania state Rep. Mike Zabel — a Delaware County Democrat who was facing numerous allegations of sexual harassment — has announced in a letter to House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D) that he will resign his seat effective March 16.

One day before the first budget address of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, state lawmakers announced a bipartisan six-bill package to address the teacher shortage known as “Elevating Educators.” 

While the potential for gridlock exists in any closely divided governing body, the possibility of yet another House reset is quite real.

If Pennsylvania legislators ever wonder why they might not be seen as completely trustworthy, they need only to look to their track record of how they govern others versus how they govern themselves. The most infamous example is always the 2005 pay increase — passed at 2 a.m. without any