Budget
Policy
What to watch for in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal
Shapiro is set to give his annual budget address in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
economy
Policy
PA officials warm up to boosting entrepreneurship
Red-tape reduction and small-business incubators are among the state and local strategies aimed at improving the commonwealth’s historically low entrepreneurship rate.
Capitol Beat
Policy
What to know about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s ‘Lightning Plan’ for PA energy
The governor unveiled a six-part energy plan days before his 2025 budget address.
General Assembly
Policy
‘The timeline for reform is urgent’: Advocates push for independent redistricting commission to draw political maps
Lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to improve the redistricting process.
Immigration
Policy
For PA immigrants, uncertainty, fear and resilience are the order of the day
Across the commonwealth, communities and their advocates continue preparing for what the second Trump presidency will mean for them.
Economic Development
Policy
PA tourism marketing efforts get long-overdue upgrade
Tourism is a key driver of Pensylvania’s economy – and new state initiatives aim to make it even more vital to businesses, residents and state coffers.
Economic Development
Policy
‘Tourism on steroids’: How the next 18 months will determine Philadelphia’s future as a travel destination
Plans have been in the works for years on how to best capitalize on the flood of visitors – and dollars – when the city hosts the Semiquincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, the World Cup, and more.
Immigration
Policy
PA pols uncowed by feds’ prosecution threat over immigration
A new Justice Department directive threatens to prosecute local officials who defy federal immigration enforcement orders – but commonwealth politicians say it’s full of legal holes.
John Fetterman
Policy
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman pushes to make PA housing program a national pilot
The Whole-Home Repairs program would offer grants and forgivable loans to homeowners and small landlords
Philadelphia
Policy
Afterschool Special: Lt. Gov. Davis pushes statewide program in North Philadelphia
The BOOST initiative received $11.5 million in the 2024-2025 budget
Philadelphia
Policy
‘We have to start from scratch:’ Mayor Cherelle Parker and city officials announce Sixers arena deal
The team and Comcast Spectacor reached an agreement that backpedals on controversial Center City arena
Business
Policy
Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia
A nearly $3 million investment helped Adare Pharma Solutions relocate its HQ to the city
Capitol Beat
Policy
Meet the General Assembly's new committee chairs
A new session means new leadership for the legislature’s 52 standing committees.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Farm Show roundtable examines technology’s impact on PA agriculture
Senate lawmakers held a discussion focused on opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies in agriculture.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Unpacking Harrisburg’s first session day of 2025
State lawmakers elected presiding officers for the 2025-26 legislative session, while Lt. Gov. Austin Davis scheduled a special election for March.
Business
Policy
Nippon Steel files two lawsuits over Biden decision to block U.S. Steel sale
The lawsuits come after President Joe Biden blocked the proposed $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel.
News & Politics
Policy
What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale
Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.
Capitol Beat
Policy
What to watch for in Harrisburg in 2025
As lawmakers prepare for a new legislative session, many already have plenty of ideas for what they want to tackle in 2025.
General Assembly
Philadelphia
Policy