Federal dollars, forward progress: How transportation and transit projects are picking up speed

Pennsylvania leaders are preparing to take full advantage of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment.

• By Harrison Cann
• July 31, 2023

A Q&A with Mark Compton, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission CEO

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2023

‘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.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2023

Ward says budget talks ongoing, Senate to return in August

Republicans are ‘actively negotiating’ with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 28, 2023

Five for Friday: Legislators’ fall focus

What issues Harrisburg lawmakers left on the table for the fall

• By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
• July 28, 2023

As PA sees record number of SNAP recipients, advocates call for a minimum wage increase

More than 2 million Pennsylvanians received food assistance in June.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• July 21, 2023

PA DEP receives $3M for development of building code training programs

The award will help fund training programs at career and technical schools and community colleges.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 14, 2023

The Explainer: Defining the difference between a town, borough and city

When it comes to Pennsylvania localities, a whole lot of defining and codifying goes into determining where you live.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 14, 2023

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.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• May 17, 2023

Leaders convene in Pittsburgh for City & State’s 2023 Energy Summit

The summit included experts from the public and private sectors

• By Justin Sweitzer
• May 12, 2023

Opinion: Why I'm working to reduce gun violence

With the new session and a new majority, I will renew my fight for legislative action.

• By Jessica Benham
• April 17, 2023

Marriage equality measure gets a bipartisan backing with new bill; Dems give a renewed push for the Fairness Act

The LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus wants to codify marriage equality and anti-discrimination language into state law.

• By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
• April 14, 2023

Opinion: Dems are determined to stop voter ID, even if it comes at the expense of their top legislative goal

Let voters decide on the constitutional amendments instead of wasting time and resources on the dysfunction in Harrisburg.

• By Nathan Benefield
• April 5, 2023

Norfolk Southern has spent millions on lobbying and political donations. Will it pay off?

Lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. are pushing reforms to railroad laws as Norfolk Southern faces scrutiny over recent train derailments.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 3, 2023

Opinion: Sex education is the elephant in our classrooms

Outdated curriculums, erratic guidelines and unenforceable state standards contribute to Pennsylvania's educational shortcomings.

• By Anika Sapra
• March 31, 2023

Is your TikTok account hiding enemies of the state? How do you know?

Some lawmakers are trying to ban the app from government-owned devices, a move experts say will strengthen cybersecurity.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 29, 2023

Editor’s Note: Pennsylvania politicians must do more to combat the opioid epidemic

U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean’s story is a testament to overcoming incredible odds.

• By Jenny DeHuff
• March 27, 2023

Anti-gun violence advocates call for changes to state gun laws

Democrats say they want to use their new power to ‘stop the carnage.’

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 23, 2023

In Senate testimony, Norfolk Southern’s Alan Shaw promises he will ‘make this right’

Shaw explained the chain of events that day as lawmakers pushed for details that led to the train derailment.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 20, 2023

Opinion: PA has a cost of living crisis. Let local leaders help.

State lawmakers should eliminate a preemption on local minimum wage increases.

• By Jasmine Flores, Susannah Faulkner and Autumn Vogel
• March 9, 2023