Capitol Beat

Policy

Five for Friday: Breaking down the RGGI rulings and what they mean

How this week’s rulings against the greenhouse gas initiative will impact the commonwealth.

  • By City & State

Business

Policy

PA officials react to feds easing capital requirement for broadband funding

The rule, which required internet companies to put down millions of dollars upfront, would have excluded all but the biggest providers

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

General Assembly

Policy

PA House passes $5M expansion of nonprofit security grant program

The program was created in 2019 following the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooting.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

General Assembly

Policy

Death penalty repeal bill advances in PA House

A state House committee approved the bill with bipartisan support on Tuesday.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

General Assembly

Policy

House Judiciary Committee to vote on McClinton pardons amendment on Nov. 14

The committee heard testimony on whether to amend the pardons process outlined in the state constitution.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Technology

Policy

Roboregulation: 5 ways lawmakers are working to regulate AI

… and 5 options they should consider

  • By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer

Education

Policy

Philadelphia students navigate school without access to school libraries

The number of school librarians in Philadelphia has declined over the past decade, from about 57 in the 2012-13 school year to just one in the 2023-24 school year

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

General Assembly

Policy

Shapiro unleashes updates to state's Dog Law

The bill increases license fees for dogs and kennels in the commonwealth.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Special Reports

Policy

How AI is poised to impact government – and vice versa

The future is now – and the public and private sector are both working together and at cross-purposes to meet the moment

  • By Atiya Irvin-Mitchell

Special Reports

Policy

The battle to deep-six the deepfake threat to elections levels up

Officials are racing to outflank misinformation agents and their metastasizing use of artificial intelligence.

  • By Harrison Cann

Education

Policy

Report: Student loan repayments will likely crimp tax revenue

States and cities will likely get less in sales tax revenue. Because borrowers will have less discretionary income, states and cities will likely see less tax revenue, a recent Pew report says.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

News & Politics

Policy

Five For Friday: PA leaders react to Biden’s hydrogen hub announcement

Politicos, policymakers and other parties weigh in on the alternative energy investment

  • By City & State

News & Politics

Policy

Inconvenience fee: Rutter’s will pay PA $1 million, bolster security measures after data breach

The chain – a competitor of Wawa and Sheetz – first notified consumers of the data breach in February 2020.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Philadelphia

Policy

Philadelphia attempts to put accessibility at the forefront of disability data

The city’s disability map can help policymakers deliver more inclusive and accessible services for those living with disabilities

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

House lawmakers approve bill moving PA’s 2024 primary to April 2

Lawmakers considered two bills to move the primary, but only one passed.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Economic Development

Policy

Do opportunity zones work? Erie is beginning to find out

The jury is still out, but recent research has provided new insights into the tax incentive meant to lure investment to distressed areas

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Capitol Beat

Policy

8 things to know about the new tax code bill passed by the PA House

The legislation would speed up the state’s corporate tax reduction and expand existing programs, among other things.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

PA House committee advances bills to change 2024 primary date

Both bills await further action by the chamber.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Policy

Policy

Shapiro announces development of new statewide economic development plan

The governor also announced the creation of a $10 million pilot program to spur business growth.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Special Reports

Policy

The race to ensure PA remains an innovation hub

With other states fast encroaching on its turf, a new commitment to being business- and workforce development-friendly is the order of the day across the commonwealth.

  • By Harrison Cann
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