Education
Policy
Doug Mastriano calls for tuition freeze at four state-related universities
The GOP gubernatorial candidate says ‘families simply cannot afford a tuition hike’ in the current economy.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Josh Shapiro outlines his plans for Pennsylvania’s economic future
The Democratic nominee for governor is promising to cut business taxes and increase use of renewable energy.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five Pennsylvania state Senate races to watch
Several races in the November election could decide the fate of the General Assembly under a new administration
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Grove renews push for large-scale election law changes
The House GOP elections leader said continuing issues necessitate reforms
News & Politics
Politics
Lawmakers send bill reforming fireworks law to Gov. Wolf
The legislation would give municipalities the power to regulate when fireworks can be used.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Lawmakers send veto-bound transgender athlete bill to Tom Wolf’s desk
The measure would ban trans women from playing on women’s school sports teams.
Budget
Policy
State House Appropriations Committee chair: Budget unlikely to be done by June 30 deadline
Wolf’s budget secretary says a deal is ‘very close and within reach’
Gun Control
Policy
Gun control bill once again amended and replaced with GOP concealed-carry legislation
The House Judiciary Committee voted to amend a firearm background check bill, changing it into a constitutional carry proposal.
General Assembly
Policy
How a bill becomes a brawl: The fight over the changes needed to the legislative process
City & State takes an inside look at how Harrisburg pols want to rework the way laws are enacted in Pennsylvania
Business
Policy
House Democrats pitch bills to take on price-fixing and price-gouging
‘The act of price gouging is unpatriotic and it needs to be called out,’ said one lawmaker
Capitol Beat
Policy
GOP effort to expand poll watcher access advances in state House
Legislation from state Sen. Doug Mastriano would allow poll watchers to travel to any precinct in the state.
Labor
Policy
Labor advocates wary of classification bill despite support from gig workers
A recent poll shows ridesharing drivers want to maintain their flexibility
Capitol Beat
Policy
An optimistic Seth Grove looks to begin bipartisan talks on election reforms
Gov. Tom Wolf’s office says Grove has ‘no credibility on election issues’
Capitol Beat
Policy
State lawmakers advance measure to cut corporate taxes
GOP bill would lower corporate tax rate from 9.99% to at least 6.99%
News & Politics
Policy
Democrats fail in efforts to force votes on gun legislation in Harrisburg
In wake of recent mass shootings, Democrats accused Republicans of blocking action on gun-related reforms
Capitol Beat
Politics
House GOP jumpstarts proceedings to impeach Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner
Republicans in Harrisburg say crime goes “unchecked” under the city’s progressive top prosecutor
Budget
Politics
It’s budget season in Pennsylvania. Here are five things to watch for.
Lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf have until midnight on June 30 to pass the 2022-23 state budget
Economic Development
Policy
GOP advances efforts to privatize liquor system via constitutional amendment
Mihalek’s proposal would allow voters to decide on replacing the state-run system.
Capitol Beat
Policy
‘A declaration of war’: GOP lawmakers eviscerate PennDOT’s bridge tolling plan
Lawmakers and business leaders called on the Wolf administration to end the plan
Tom Wolf
Politics
Man with a ban: How Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto tally is defining his legacy
With the exception of a flurry of COVID-related vetoes in 2020, Wolf’s use of this executive power has been remarkably consistent.
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