Pittsburgh
Policy
Unless states act soon, the ‘AI rich’ will ‘only get richer’
A $62.7 million grant is going to a coalition of universities, philanthropic organizations and companies in southwestern Pennsylvania to increase workforce training in robotics and AI
Economic Development
Policy
The Whole-Home Repairs program is remaking the housing landscape
The landmark initiative is helping Pennsylvanians with costly fixes.
Economic Development
Opinion
Opinion: Investing in clean energy will benefit communities and the climate
Pennsylvania is set to benefit environmentally from two major bills approved by Congress.
Economic Development
Policy
Shapiro announces $400M workforce training program
The initiative will dole out grants to companies that commit to training new employees.
News & Politics
Personality
Leslie Richards on aging transportation systems in an ever-changing transit world
SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards discusses modernization, federal funding and adjusting to a new commuter world
News & Politics
Personality
‘It's in everything that we do’: Wayne Langerholc talks all things transportation
The chair of the Senate Transportation Committee discussed the opportunities in drone deployment and combating crime on public transit.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro touts federal broadband funding in visit to Erie County
The governor said the improved internet access will boost the economy and improve student outcomes.
Energy
Opinion
Opinion: Hydrogen energy sounds too good to be true – because it is
Although it is touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, research shows that it is not the climate change cure-all many have made it out to be.
Economic Development
Opinion
It’s time to blow up the minority contract status quo
The shortcomings of the current models spotlight the need for a new approach.
General Assembly
Opinion
Opinion: Skill games legislation ignores needs of older, vulnerable Pennsylvanians
AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director Dave Henderson calls on lawmakers to reject legislation that would tax and regulate skill games.
Capitol Beat
Opinion
Opinion: Skill games present a golden opportunity for Pennsylvania
State Sen. Gene Yaw writes in support of regulating skills games at the state level.
Budget
Policy
Cities face mounting financial pressures with fiscal cliff nearing
City officials are trying to prepare for two potentially devastating scenarios: a recession or the U.S. defaulting on its loans
Philadelphia
Policy
Traveling Violation
The Philadelphia 76ers’ plan to move from South Philly to Center City is drawing plenty of opposition from local residents.
Energy
Personality
Tim Ryan talks natural gas policy and the need for ‘radical pragmatism’
The former presidential candidate and current co-chair of the Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future leadership council spoke with City & State during a recent visit to Pittsburgh.
Energy
Personality
Leaders convene in Pittsburgh for City & State’s 2023 Energy Summit
The summit included experts from the public and private sectors
News & Politics
Policy
Pennsylvania sees big drop in housing project permit approvals
The slowdown could impact state and city efforts to increase the number of affordable homes.
News & Politics
Politics
Worried about a recession, Joe Pittman says PA must be ‘judicious’ with the next state budget
The state Senate majority leader also acknowledged areas of common ground for Republicans and Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Josh Shapiro says he’s cracking down on wage theft, worker misclassification
The governor and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy are readying a task force to fix what they say is a big problem.
Editor's Note
Opinion