Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Out of luck on ‘Zuckerbucks,’ election officials’ pluck in trying to buck funding issues relies on Congress to get unstuck

Recent research found that most states that have banned private election donations have not made up any resulting shortfall in funding. Meanwhile, Congress is bickering over providing money.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Capitol Beat

Policy

Ask The Experts: Smartphones In Schools

Advocates and policymakers across the political spectrum are making a concerted effort to limit smartphone use in K-12 schools.

  • By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann

Capitol Beat

Policy

Trip Advisor: legislative edition

A look into some of the more interesting itineraries of PA lawmakers in 2023.

  • By City & State

Economic Development

Policy

The push to revitalize PA’s Main Streets hits a speed bump

After years of progress in bringing “third places” to the forefront, funding shortfalls threaten future economic success

  • By Harrison Cann

Policy

The trial of a Black veteran will test PA’s ‘Stand your ground’ law

Even as self-defense laws proliferate nationwide, few shootings are deemed justifiable – especially when the shooter is Black, like Maurice Byrd.

  • By Mensah M. Dean and Special to City & State

Infrastructure

Policy

Major federal bridge grants jump-start long-stalled projects, including I-83 in Harrisburg

The Biden administration announced $5 billion to build major bridge replacements, including several grants that were among the largest received by states in their history.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Housing

Policy

County officials, housing advocates upset by popular home repair program’s omission from state budget

The Whole-Home Repairs program was a budget omission after originally passing as bipartisan legislation

  • By Harrison Cann

Capitol Beat

Policy

9 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 state budget

City & State’s guide to what is – and isn’t – being funded over the next fiscal year.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Capitol Beat

Policy

10 bills passed by PA lawmakers this budget cycle

As budget negotiations continue, state lawmakers have kept busy by passing a flurry of bills.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Capitol Beat

Policy

PA Senate advances bill seeking to discourage divestments from Israel

The bill would prohibit state funds from divesting from Israel and penalize colleges and universities that seek to do the same.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

News & Politics

Policy

Capital Numbers Games

A look at the issues in play in this year’s state budget negotiations

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Interviews & Profiles

Policy

A Q&A with Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich

Kavulich talks with City & State about the department’s new 10-year strategic plan.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Capitol Beat

Policy

Five for Friday: Skill Game Summer

What to know about the status of the controversial gaming machines in the commonwealth.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Policy

Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signs $6.37B ‘One Philly’ budget

Parker and City Council celebrated investments in public safety, cleanup initiatives and education.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Health Care

Policy

PA, other state governments try to prepare for the ‘silver tsunami’

About 10,000 Americans are turning 65 every day. As the nation’s aging population continues to climb, states and the federal government are working to get plans in place to care for older adults.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Budget

Policy

Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $6.37 billion budget – by the numbers

City Council gave initial approval to Cherelle Parker’s first budget as mayor early Thursday

  • By Harrison Cann

U.S. Congress

Policy

What’s next for the 23 million households no longer receiving monthly federal internet subsidy

The Affordable Connectivity Program has officially run out of money, but more than a dozen internet providers have pledged to offer plans at $30 or less through 2024 for low-income households.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

News & Politics

Policy

Gov. Shapiro signs distracted driving bill into law

Under the new law, using a mobile device while driving will be a summary offense in Pennsylvania.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Commentary

Policy

Commentary: It’s within our power to craft a more civil future for PA

The outgoing president of the Pennsylvania Society reflects on how her tenure has made her optimistic about what is to come in the commonwealth and the country.

  • By Elizabeth Preate Havey

Health Care

Policy

A Philadelphia program helps parents tackle substance use with doulas

The Philadelphia Community Doula Support program can help new parents avoid overdoses and court-ordered family separations.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
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