Policy
Technology
Shapiro says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results
The governor said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.
Education
Lessons learned: PA’s educational evolution five years after the pandemic
From kindergarten laptops to college takeout preferences, changes have been the only constant.
Policy
Treasurer Stacy Garrity bans DeepSeek AI platform from Pennsylvania Treasury devices
The state treasurer said the move is necessary to safeguard the data and sensitive information of Pennsylvanians.
Immigration
For PA immigrants, uncertainty, fear and resilience are the order of the day
Across the commonwealth, communities and their advocates continue preparing for what the second Trump presidency will mean for them.
Donald Trump
Executive orders: How Trump’s first 100 days could impact Pennsylvania
The 47th president is rumored to have 100 executive orders planned for early in his presidency.
News & Politics
What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale
Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with Sharif Street
The Senate Insurance Committee minority chair talks health care accessibility and affordability
Health Care
How telehealth visits became the ultimate screen savers
Lawmakers and telemedicine advocates say Pennsylvania’s new law will lead to increased health care access – and healthier Pennsylvanians.
Health Care
As open enrollment nears, Pennie looks to take the health care marketplace to the next level
The commonwealth’s health insurance marketplace continues to transform four years after the state took ownership from the federal government
Elections
As AI threatens election security, the search for solutions takes on new urgency
A panel on artificial intelligence and its threat to the American electoral process focused on high-tech challenges and ways to solve them.
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.
Health Care
At Philly Y, Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, Early Learning Investment Commission, spotlight child care barriers in PA
Advocates said accessibility, affordability and quality are the three barriers to care most families face
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Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with the Gaming Control Board
PGCB leadership discusses the current state of gambling, sports betting and skill games
Policy
Q&A with state Sen. Chris Gebhard
The chair of the chamber’s Community, Recreational and Economic Development Committee discusses trends and regulatory talks in gaming
Economic Development
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
Energy
Opinion: Pennsylvania’s energy past could be its energy future
State Rep. Tom Mehaffie explains why lawmakers are relaunching the Pennsylvania Nuclear Energy Caucus.
News & Politics
A Q&A with Senate Committee on Aging Chair Bob Casey
Casey discusses the most pressing issues facing America’s seniors.
Policy
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signs $6.37B ‘One Philly’ budget
Parker and City Council celebrated investments in public safety, cleanup initiatives and education.
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.
