Capitol Beat
Policy
PA lawmakers begin discussions on data privacy legislation
House Bill 1201 would establish consumer rights related to the use of their digital data.
Business
Personality
Grub Hubs: Where PA politicos drink and dine
Wanna hang out with legislators after they gavel out? Check out these favorite watering holes.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Let’s talk about IT: A Q&A with Pennsylvania’s new CIO, Amaya Capellán
The former Comcast executive talks about the state’s biggest digital challenges – and opportunities.
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns
Outlaw’s departure comes just months before the city elects a new mayor
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion
Opinion: PA’s 2023 election provides a chance to protect abortion for years to come
Planned Parenthood PA PAC Executive Director Signe Espinoza writes that 2023 is not an off-year election.
Gun Control
Policy
Mary Gay Scanlon joins Philly advocates in calling for assault weapons ban
The Democratic congresswoman met with gun control and public school advocates in Philadelphia Thursday
Winners & Losers
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Lawmakers take step to give Pa. voters a bigger voice in presidential primaries
“As the fifth-largest state in the country, we should have a stronger role in this election,” state Sen. David Argall said.
Energy
Policy
With billions in clean energy grants on the way, states get a leg up on applications
To help school districts come up with the rest of the money they’ll need to take advantage of the federal funds, state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler is proposing setting aside enough state money to pay half of the cost of solar panels
News & Politics
Policy
Understanding Pennsylvania’s ongoing debate over skill games
Lawmakers are weighing the benefits and drawbacks of regulating so-called games of skill.
Capitol Beat
Policy
The primer: Understanding how state funding for pregnancy care is going to change in 2024 – and why it matters
What the state’s decision to move away from crisis pregnancy centers means for the future of care in the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Politics
Internal document sounds the alarm for Democrats in Bucks County Commissioners race
A polling memo expresses concerns with voter registration and fundraising numbers for Democrats in the county
Power List
Power Lists
The 2023 Energy & Environment Power 100
Meet the people making a difference in the sector – and our future.
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Tony Watlington
City & State spoke with the Philadelphia School District superintendent to hear about his five-year strategic plan and his message to lawmakers as they consider the future of public education funding.
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Khalid Mumin
The Pennsylvania Education Secretary talks about what it wil take to make the state a leader in all things education.
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Kyle Kopko
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director discusses the state and future of rural education
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Dave Argall
The Republican state senator and chair of the chamber’s education committee discusses the education funding trial and the state’s path forward
Education
Policy
Colleges and their students register the need for course correction
With the economy and needs changing in classrooms and administrations alike, stakeholders want to make sure colleges and universities adapt with them.
Education
Policy