Budget

Policy

PA’s structural deficit could shape budget battle for years to come

Pennsylvania’s budget cycle presents challenges both old and new as leaders grapple with a long-budget structural deficit.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Events

Policy

‘Building bridges of hope and opportunity’: PA leaders convene for 2024 City & State Diversity Summit

More than 200 people attended the half-day conference.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Energy

Policy

Microgrids bringing maximum impact to PA’s energy landscape

Localized distributed energy systems are helping protect Pennsylvanians against power outages and high energy costs.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Events

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: Pennsylvania Chief Diversity Officer Norman Bristol Colón

The practiced government administrator spoke with City & State ahead of our Diversity Summit

  • By Jordan Brignol

Budget

Policy

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget: By the Numbers

The governor delivered his second budget address to the General Assembly Tuesday, proposing a $48.3 billion spending plan.

  • By Harrison Cann

Philadelphia

Opinion

Opinion: Elected leaders must act now to save the SS United States

Facing eviction, the historic vessel known as "America's Flagship" is in need of a new home.

  • By Susan Gibbs

Policy

Policy

Shapiro unveils $40M tech-centric plan to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy

Robotics, agriculture, energy, life sciences and manufacturing are focuses of the new Statewide Economic Development Strategy

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Business

Policy

Pennsylvania stands alone on clarifying BEAD plan

States will have to adhere to existing law to meet the $42.5 billion broadband program requirements

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Policy

Politics

As another neighboring state moves forward on recreational marijuana, Pennsylvania remains stuck in neutral

With Ohio joining the ranks of sales-friendly states, advocates for doing the same in Pennsylvania are ramping up efforts.

  • By Harrison Cann

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

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Cherelle Parker and David Oh face off in one-and-only Philly mayoral debate

Thursday morning’s debate offered candidates a rare chance to take jabs and spar over policy proposals

  • By Harrison Cann

Economic Development

Opinion

Opinion: Invent Penn State should get the funding it needs to reinvigorate innovation in the state

Harrisburg needs to recognize the importance of the university’s LaunchBox and Innovation Network – and invest in it.

  • By James L. Delattre

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

5 takeaways from Monday’s Philadelphia mayoral town hall

Cherelle Parker and David Oh answered voters’ questions in a rare forum before the Nov. 7 election

  • 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

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

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Q&A with PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer

The executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority talks about workforce issues and fixing the agency’s reputation

  • By Harrison Cann

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

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with state Sen. Devlin Robinson

The chair of the state Senate Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce development efforts.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Capitol Beat

Personality

Q&A with PA Chief Transformation and Opportunity Officer Ben Kirshner

The head of the state’s newest office speaks on efforts to bring businesses to the commonwealth

  • By Harrison Cann
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