Updating story: Funding for Philadelphia LGBTQ+ center stripped out of congressional spending plan

The spending concession reportedly occurred following concerns arising over the usage of William Way’s rental space by third parties, which later led to online attacks from the far-right and anti-LGBTQ+ social media account Libs of TikTok.

• By Harrison Cann
• March 6, 2024

Opinion: Congress should match food retailers’ commitment to women, infants and children

A program that helps millions of families access healthy food could face a $1 billion shortfall – if Congress fails to act.

• By Alex Baloga
• March 1, 2024

Shapiro taps Al Schmidt to lead new election threats task force

The task force is designed to improve communication among government entities and mitigate election-related threats.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 29, 2024

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers reaches tentative agreement with school district on one-year contract extension

The deal comes months before what was expected to be a summer of tense contract negotiations.

• By Harrison Cann
• February 28, 2024

Q&A with E. Mitchell Swann

The PEA board chair talks Philadelphia energy programs and the future of production

• By Harrison Cann
• February 26, 2024

A Q&A with state Sen. Gene Yaw, chair of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 26, 2024

UFOs, weed grows and more to know from the budget hearings

Recapping five moments from last week’s legislative hearings in Harrisburg.

• By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
• February 23, 2024

Ashley Ehasz picks up Emily’s List endorsement in 1st Congressional District race

Ehasz is seeking to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in this year’s election.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 22, 2024

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

• By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
• February 13, 2024

Five for Friday: What you missed from Shapiro’s budget proposal

The governor’s $48.3 billion spending plan calls for a wide range of new investments

• By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
• February 9, 2024

Adams's resignation gives House Democrats slim majority prior to special elections

Democrats have held a one-vote advantage several times this year amid a spate of resignations

• By Harrison Cann
• February 9, 2024

The CSPA Q&A: Pennsylvania Chief Diversity Officer Norman Bristol Colón

The practiced government administrator spoke with City & State ahead of our Diversity Summit

• By City & State
• February 7, 2024

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.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 6, 2024

‘We have a lot of work to do”: A Q&A on education with state Sen. Lindsey Williams

Williams talks with City & State about the work of the Basic Education Funding Commission and how lawmakers should address all things education.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 5, 2024

City & State’s General Assembly retirement tracker

A running list of all the resignations and impending retirements in the General Assembly.

• By City & State
• February 2, 2024

After completing his own turnaround, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson looks to do the same for Philadelphia

The Second District councilmember stepped into the role of council president 14 months after he was acquitted in a federal bribery trial

• By Harrison Cann
• February 1, 2024

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.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• January 31, 2024

What Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court abortion ruling means

The state Supreme Court sent a case on Medicaid-funded abortions back to the Commonwealth Court.

• By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
• January 29, 2024

Five for Friday: Shapiro’s higher education plan

Shapiro’s blueprint for higher education seeks to impact affordability and accessibility

• By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
• January 26, 2024

New president and punctuality comes to Philadelphia City Council

City Council’s first legislative session under President Kenyatta Johnson made timeliness a top priority

• By Harrison Cann
• January 25, 2024