News & Politics
Policy
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
Capitol Beat
Politics
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
Winners & Losers
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.
Budget
Policy
Philly Dems: SEPTA boost just one highlight for city in Shapiro budget proposal
The governor proposed a $283 million increase in transit funding statewide
Technology
Policy
Following PA water system cyberattack, Congress still debating course of action
While some officials want the EPA to play a stronger role, others emphasized that local systems are best suited to defend themselves.
Events
Personality
The CSPA Q&A: Pennsylvania Chief Diversity Officer Norman Bristol Colón
The practiced government administrator spoke with City & State ahead of our Diversity Summit
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.
Budget
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget: By the Numbers
The governor delivered his second budget address to the General Assembly Tuesday, proposing a $48.3 billion spending plan.
Capitol Beat
Personality
‘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.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Home Improvement, Season 2: Democrats highlight demand for Whole Home Repairs
Lawmakers call for greater investment in home repairs ahead of Gov. Shapiro’s budget address
Philadelphia
Opinion
Opinion: Elected leaders must act now to save the SS United States
Facing eviction, the historic vessel known as "America's Flagship" is in need of a new home.
Capitol Beat
Politics
City & State’s General Assembly retirement tracker
A running list of all the resignations and impending retirements in the General Assembly.
Winners & Losers
Philadelphia
Politics
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
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.
Satire/Odd News
Policy
Policy
Shapiro unveils $40M tech-centric plan to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy
Robotics, agriculture, energy, life sciences and manufacturing are focuses of the new Statewide Economic Development Strategy
Health Care
Policy
What Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court abortion ruling means
The state Supreme Court sent a case on Medicaid-funded abortions back to the Commonwealth Court.
First Read
First Read