Policy
Budget
Flat, falling soda tax revenues have both positive and negative impact
Tax soda – and people drink less of it. But successful soda taxes can create problems for the public health and development programs they support.
Capitol Beat
Ask The Experts: Youth Voter Engagement
City & State talks with Pennsylvania political leaders about how they’re connecting with young voters in 2024.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles host ‘Safer America’ gun violence prevention summit with local and White House officials
Violence prevention advocates and public officials discussed a public health approach to combating gun violence at Lincoln Financial Field
Policy
Philly Mayor Parker unveils plans, legislative package for proposed 76ers arena complex
The mayor held her second town hall in a week to provide further details about how the city is approaching the next steps in redeveloping the swath of real estate that cuts across the Market East and Chinatown neighborhoods.
Transportation
Philly Mayor Parker, feds mark landmark bridge reopening
The Montgomery Avenue Bridge is the first project to be completed using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds
Capitol Beat
Rep. Manny Guzman discusses state House Dems’ Central PA Delegation, recent budget wins
The chair of the General Assembly’s Central Pennsylvania Delegation says this year’s state budget contains lots of good things for residents across the commonwealth.
Capitol Beat
Shapiro asks administration to develop statewide housing action plan
The governor signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing housing shortages in Pennsylvania.
Transportation
‘License plate flippers’ help drivers evade police, tickets and tolls
A few states and cities are cracking down on the devices, which obscure or conceal license plates.
News & Politics
Four for Friday: What to expect from Philadelphia City Council
Council members returned to City Hall for legislative session Thursday
Health Care
At Philly Y, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Early Learning Investment Commission, spotlight child care barriers in PA
Advocates said accessibility, affordability and quality are the three barriers to care most families face
Transportation
As traffic fatalities increase, so do fears about the future of Vision Zero
A spate of high-profile pedestrian and bicyclist deaths have called Philadelphia’s commitment to protect residents from reckless drivers into question
Gaming
Watchdogs see uptick in helpline calls as sports and online gambling increase
As new types of wagers continue to rise in popularity, so do concerns about how to help the gamblers who need it most
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Capitol Beat
In the battle over how to legislate skill games, everyone is playing for keeps
With looming court rulings and potential budget deficits, is it time to bet on skill games regulation?
Campaigns & Elections
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.
Capitol Beat
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.
Capitol Beat
Trip Advisor: legislative edition
A look into some of the more interesting itineraries of PA lawmakers in 2023.
Economic Development
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
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.
Infrastructure
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.
Housing
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
