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Politics
Where the candidates stand: The Economy
City & State breaks down how this year’s highest-profile races are focusing on this perennially thorny issue.
Policy
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Harris outlines vision for the ‘opportunity economy’ in Pittsburgh
The vice president looked to draw a contrast between herself and former President Donald Trump.
Philadelphia
Politics
76ers arena plan OK’d by Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker despite opposition
The Sixers’s 76 Place proposal has drawn both excitement and criticism since its unveiling in 2022
Capitol Beat
Policy
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.
Events
Personality
Energizing the economy
PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues
Politics
Politics
‘We won’t be displaced’: Thousands march through Center City Philadelphia protesting proposed Sixers arena
Increased traffic and Chinatown’s survival were among the concerns driving people to protest in a downpour.
Capitol Beat
Policy
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?
Economic Development
Policy
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
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Skill Game Summer
What to know about the status of the controversial gaming machines in the commonwealth.
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Q&A with Claire Marrazzo
A conversation with the senior vice president of economic competitiveness for The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia
Capitol Beat
Policy
A Q&A with state Sen. Jarrett Coleman
Coleman talks all things economic development, including his bill to create a regulatory sandbox in Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania’s innovation economy: powered by Ben Franklin
The technology-based economic development program serves all 67 Pennsylvania counties
Economic Development
Policy
Improving economic development in PA continues to face hurdles
Everyone – Republicans, Democrats, the private sector – agrees it’s crucial to the stature’s short-term and long-term success. But there is precious little agreement on how to make it happen.
Policy
Policy
Future tense: The Shapiro administration tries to plan the state economy over the next decade
How the administration’s new economic development strategy can impact the state’s outlook depends on who’s doing the talking.
Technology
Policy
What contenders in the $500M Tech Hubs race can learn from the past
Philadelphia is one of the contenders for federal advanced technology investment. A decade ago, a similar program had “no measurable benefit.”
Events
Personality
The CSPA Q&A: Autumn Anderson
The Critical Investments administrator spoke with City & State ahead of the 2024 Energy Summit
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