Sam Dunklau | WITF
Sam Dunklau is the Capitol Bureau Chief for WITF. He previously covered Illinois state government for NPR member station WUIS in Springfield, IL.
Since 2015, Sam has been floating around the radio airwaves as a reporter, disc jockey, and station manager. He grew up in the small midwestern town of Paw Paw, Illinois and is a proud graduate of Augustana College.
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Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi is continuing to hear from people about how the chamber should work over the next two years. WITF’s Sam Dunklau reports a crowd in State College sent state lawmakers a clear message.
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Gov. Shapiro is targeting the state’s licensing and permitting process with a new executive order. WITF’s Sam Dunklau reports the move is designed to help professionals know what to expect.
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Voters in north central Pennsylvania are selecting a new state senator. WITF’s Sam Dunklau reports today's special election is the first of several over the next few weeks.
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Pennsylvania Auditor General Tim DeFoor is recommending state lawmakers close what he calls a “loophole” that allowed a dozen school districts to raise taxes — despite having extra money in the bank. WITF’s Sam Dunklau reports.
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The two Republican managers handling the impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner are appealing a state court decision that stopped the proceeding. WITF’s Sam Dunklau has more.
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Pennsylvania county commissioners are outlining a handful of policy goals they want state lawmakers to tackle in the next year. WITF’s Sam Dunklau has details.
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State lawmakers are preparing to start a new legislative session next year. WITF’s Sam Dunklau reports on what Pennsylvanians can expect from the General Assembly.
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Monday is the deadline for counties to certify the results of this year’s midterm elections with the Department of State. WITF’s Sam Dunklau has more.
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As part of what will be a routine effort to verify Pennsylvania’s election results, the Department of State has asked counties to perform what’s known as a risk-limiting audit. WITF’s Sam Dunklau explains what that is.
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Pennsylvania transportation and law enforcement leaders are warning drivers to be on the lookout for snow squalls this winter. WITF’s Sam Dunklau has more.