Capitol Beat

Policy

PA House narrowly approves 7-day pre-canvassing bill

After a spirited debate, House lawmakers advanced a bill that would give election administrators more time to pre-canvass mail ballots.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Khalid Mumin talks education funding, PASS scholarships at press club speech

Pennsylvania’s secretary of education was a featured speaker at Monday’s Pennsylvania Press Club lunch.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Five for Friday: A way-too-early general election preview, part one

From the state’s top auditor to the U.S. presidency, we take a look at five statewide races worth watching this fall.

Ask the Experts

Policy

Ask the Experts: Exploring the impacts of a cap-and-trade program

Advocates weigh in on Shapiro’s energy plans and how they could impact Pennsylvania

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Capitol changes: Legislative races that could shift power in Harrisburg

City & State recaps key state House primaries

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Malcolm Kenyatta wins Democratic primary for auditor general

The Philadelphia state Rep. is the first openly LGBTQ candidate nominated for a state row office

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Five for Friday: What to watch for in Tuesday’s primary election

Several local and statewide races could indicate where voters are heading ahead of November

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Inside the vault: Democrats share their vision for the Pennsylvania Treasury

Democrats Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland are vying for the Democratic nomination in 2024.

Events

Policy

‘We can move the needle’: Leaders converge in Harrisburg for 2024 PA Energy Summit

Lawmakers, labor leaders and energy industry stakeholders met for the half-day conference.

Technology

Policy

$204 million in federal broadband funding is on its way to Pennsylvania

The Broadband Development Authority announced Thursday the American Rescue Plan dollars will fund 53 broadband projects in 42 counties

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Unpacking the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania auditor general

Democrats Malcolm Kenyatta and Mark Pinsley have exchanged barbs as they eye a chance to go up against GOP incumbent Tim DeFoor in the fall.

Campaigns & Elections

Updated Politics

AG Days: Who’s running for Pennsylvania attorney general?

City & State’s up-to-the-minute guide to who’s running for AG – and who’s endorsing each candidate

Technology

Policy

‘We are now entering a brave new world’: PA House passes AI disclosure bill

Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House voted 146-54 to approve a bill requiring disclosures on content generated by artificial intelligence.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Straw poll from Pennsylvania Leadership Conference offers early look at future GOP nominees

The annual conservative conference concluded after three days of speakers and panels

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Freedom Caucuses push for conservative state laws, but getting attention is their big success

Eleven states have formal chapters of the State Freedom Caucus Network, which aims to push Republicans to the right.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Josh Shapiro calls on PA Senate to pass medical debt relief legislation

The governor’s 2024-25 budget calls for a $4M investment in medical debt relief.

News & Politics

Politics

Five for Friday: What to know about the ‘uncommitted’ write-in push in PA

Organizations in Pennsylvania are calling for a protest vote in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Forward Party announces candidates for state attorney general, treasurer in 2024

Bryn Mawr-based attorney Eric Settle will run for attorney general, while Chris Foster will run for treasurer.

General Assembly

Policy

PA House GOP lawmakers plan to pursue expanded voter ID

Republicans say they will use a legislative maneuver to force a floor vote on the measure.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Five for Friday: Harrisburg storylines you may have missed

City & State breaks down five moves that shaped policy discussion this week