Policy
Opinion
Opinion: Why Gov. Josh Shapiro’s PRESS initiative is a boon for PA’s energy sector
Leaders from Exact Solar and the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia examine how a new plan could empower PA’s energy future.
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA House narrowly approves 7-day pre-canvassing bill
After a spirited debate, House lawmakers advanced a bill that would give election administrators more time to pre-canvass mail ballots.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Khalid Mumin talks education funding, PASS scholarships at press club speech
Pennsylvania’s secretary of education was a featured speaker at Monday’s Pennsylvania Press Club lunch.
Events
Policy
‘We can move the needle’: Leaders converge in Harrisburg for 2024 PA Energy Summit
Lawmakers, labor leaders and energy industry stakeholders met for the half-day conference.
Criminal Justice
Opinion
Opinion: Pennsylvania should make ‘Little Scandinavia’ at SCI Chester permanent
The pilot project represents a groundbreaking shift towards a more humane, rehabilitative prison system.
Technology
Policy
‘We are now entering a brave new world’: PA House passes AI disclosure bill
Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House voted 146-54 to approve a bill requiring disclosures on content generated by artificial intelligence.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Josh Shapiro calls on PA Senate to pass medical debt relief legislation
The governor’s 2024-25 budget calls for a $4M investment in medical debt relief.
General Assembly
Policy
PA House GOP lawmakers plan to pursue expanded voter ID
Republicans say they will use a legislative maneuver to force a floor vote on the measure.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Harrisburg storylines you may have missed
City & State breaks down five moves that shaped policy discussion this week
Capitol Beat
Policy
Josh Shapiro announces new plan to cap emissions in Pennsylvania
The governor promised to pull Pennsylvania out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative if lawmakers approve a state-specific plan to cut emissions.
News & Politics
Politics
Five for Friday: Pennsylvania’s presidential power
Biden’s State of the Union and campaign plans have the commonwealth written all over them
Capitol Beat
Policy
A running list of Pennsylvania’s State of the Union guests
Attendees will include Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, local officials and educators.
Capitol Beat
Personality
‘There's got to be an all-of-the-above strategy’: PA Senate GOP Leader Joe Pittman talks energy policy in Pennsylvania
Pittman discusses the future of Pennsylvania’s cap-and-trade plan and what energy issues could find bipartisan support in the General Assembly.
Capitol Beat
Capitol Beat
Politics
Snowy Special Election: What to watch for in the 140th House District race
Voters in Bucks County head to the polls on a snowy special election day that could impact the state House majority
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Time for a full stop on marijuana arrests in Pennsylvania
As state lawmakers debate cannabis legalization, advocates say they should bring an end to cannabis-related arrests in the commonwealth.
Capitol Beat
Policy
10 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget proposal
Shapiro’s budget calls for investments in education, legalizing cannabis and gun violence prevention funds.
Capitol Beat
Politics
City & State’s General Assembly retirement tracker
A running list of all the resignations and impending retirements in the General Assembly.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA Republicans call for governor to support Texas amid border standoff
Amid growing tensions between Texas officials and the federal government over border security, GOP lawmakers want Pennsylvania to get involved.
Capitol Beat
Politics
A quick guide to PA’s House District 140 special election
Voters in Bucks County will head to the polls in February to elect a new state representative in an election that will determine control of the state House.
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