Dave Sunday

Pennsylvania Medicaid now covers abortion procedures as of July 16, following a court decision overturning the state's prior ban except for cases of rape, incest, or maternal endangerment. Pro-life groups and the state Attorney General are appealing the decision to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, arguing against using taxpayer funds for abortions.

A Commonwealth Court judge ruled Pennsylvanians can temporarily use Medicaid to cover abortions, overturning a 40-year ban. The decision follows a 4-3 ruling in April that found the ban violated the state constitution’s Equal Rights Amendment. The Republican state Attorney General has appealed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, but a judge allowed the lower court’s decision to stand pending review.

Pennsylvania will regulate the use of food processing residual waste (FPR) on farms under a new law, addressing environmental and odor concerns. The law requires state agencies to develop regulations for hauling and applying FPR, following incidents like a Cumberland County spill that contaminated local drinking water with foul odors.

A Bucknell University football strength coach, Mark Kulbis, is charged with felony aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter after a freshman recruit, Calvin Dickey Jr., died in 2024 from stress-induced sickle cell disease following a punitive workout. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office alleges Kulbis disregarded training on handling athletes with sickle cell trait and ignored warnings about Dickey’s condition, leading to his death.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's office misled courts in criminal conviction reviews, requiring future cases under the Post Conviction Relief Act to undergo state Attorney General oversight. The 4-3 decision cited recurring issues with Krasner's office, including misrepresentations and inadequate investigations, and reversed a new trial granted to Lavar Brown, a convicted murderer.

A former Schuylkill County police officer faces 21 felony charges for using law enforcement databases to stalk his ex-wife, her boyfriend, and a contractor. The officer performed 21 unauthorized searches on the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) database after his termination.

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled skill games are unlawful under the state's Gaming Act and Crimes Code, overturning prior lower court decisions that allowed their proliferation. The 4-2 majority opinion criticized the games' widespread presence in various establishments, while Pace-O-Matic, the company producing the games, expressed disappointment. The state Attorney General hailed the decision as a victory for legal oversight and consumer protection.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday approved a $1.1 million settlement for security upgrades at Governor Josh Shapiro’s private residence following an arson attack on the official Governor’s Residence. The approval resolved a dispute over state funding use, with the AG emphasizing it would not set a precedent and urging lawmakers to update laws for public official safety.

Pennsylvania leads the nation in Medicaid fraud convictions due to aggressive investigations and collaboration between the Attorney General's office and Governor Josh Shapiro. The state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit was ranked first in total convictions by HHS in 2024 and 2025, while high-profile fraud cases in Minnesota highlight the issue nationwide.

Pennsylvania's Attorney General Dave Sunday highlighted the state's leadership in Medicaid fraud convictions due to aggressive investigations and collaboration. The state's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit ranked first in total fraud convictions in 2025, with strong cooperation between the AG's office and Governor Josh Shapiro's team.

Pennsylvania's Republican attorney general, Dave Sunday, is appealing a Commonwealth Court decision that overturned the state's ban on Medicaid-funded abortions. The court ruled the ban unconstitutional as sex-based discrimination and recognized abortion as a fundamental right under the state constitution. Sunday argues he must defend state laws, while opponents claim the appeal delays access to reproductive care.