Energy
Personality
Q&A with House Environmental Resources and Energy Chair Greg Vitali
The Delaware County Democrat spoke to City & State on the future of energy in the commonwealth
Energy
Policy
Reconsidering the reckoning over RGGI
As both sides dig in ever deeper over the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, fault lines and strategies become clearer, even as its future remains up in the air.
Energy
Policy
Microgrids bringing maximum impact to PA’s energy landscape
Localized distributed energy systems are helping protect Pennsylvanians against power outages and high energy costs.
News & Politics
Politics
UFOs, weed grows and more to know from the budget hearings
Recapping five moments from last week’s legislative hearings in Harrisburg.
First Read
First Read
First Read – Feb 23, 2024
PA mail-in ballots still a national flashpoint … The calculus on skill games … Israel-Hamas war impacts PA-12 primary … and more
Winners & Losers
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
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.
Transportation
Policy
SEPTA to receive $317 million federal grant to replace Market-Frankford Line fleet
The federal funding comes amid SEPTA’s financial struggles and transit funding discussions in Harrisburg
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First Read
First Read – Feb. 21, 2024
Mortgage relief program reopening … House Committee advances affordable housing bills … Philly’s 76ers area plan … and more
Criminal Justice
Policy
Philadelphia City Council moves ahead with prohibition of skill games
City officials are tackling the issue amid legislative inaction at the state level
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First Read
First Read – Feb. 20, 2024
Commonwealth Supreme Court takes up automatic life sentences … Biden visits East Palestine … Syringe services come up again in the legislature … and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five For Friday: Petition edition
City & State examines some of the biggest storylines and surprises following the state’s nominating petition deadline.
Transportation
Policy
PHL International Airport gets $20.4 million grant through bipartisan infrastructure bill
The federal grant funding will be used to make energy efficiency improvements in terminals
Winners & Losers
Philadelphia
Opinion
Opinion: After 25 years of stagnation, it’s time to raise the minimum wage
The president of Philadelphia City Council makes the case for why state legislators must finally make progress on this key threshold.
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
Criminal Justice
Policy
‘The need is great’ for money to pay public defenders, Shapiro says after proposing $10M increase
Shapiro and state lawmakers said Monday they would negotiate to make more money available for indigent defense
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First Read
First Read – Feb. 13, 2024
Shapiro accepts “event tickets and catering” from lobbyist firm … Legislators unite against a hydroelectric dam proposal … Lehigh County Moms for Liberty might be back … and more
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First Read
First Read – Feb. 12, 2024
Philly teachers most at risk across the state … Lee bests Patel in Allegheny Dems endorsement vote … Election integrity officer’s claims gain traction with the right … and more
Politics