Capitol Beat
Politics
‘They want to erase Philadelphia’s votes’: Krasner calls out lawmakers for impeachment probe
The Philadelphia district attorney said he wouldn’t be surprised to see an impeachment vote this month.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: What happens when the levies break homeowners
An argument for seriously considering doing something about the dreaded property tax.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?
The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.
News & Politics
Politics
State senator wants to use Constitution to ban insurrectionists from office
State Sen. Art Haywood is looking to enforce an existing ban in the U.S. Constitution
Policy
Personality
Columnist Will Bunch talks higher education and how college has become a cultural flashpoint for people
In his new book, Bunch examines the political forces that drive people apart in what experts call the ‘college/non-college’ divide.
Philadelphia
Policy
Jim Kenney’s ban on guns in parks, rec centers criticized as ‘meaningless’ amid state’s firearms laws
Even those with permits to carry could be charged with trespassing – or worse – if caught with guns in city parks.
Policy
Policy
Inside Pennsylvania’s proposed ‘Parental Bill of Rights,’ which critics are calling homophobic
The legislation would place limits on teachings of sexual orientation and gender identity in younger grades.
Labor
Politics
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate falls to 4.2% in August, down from prior months
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since 2000.
Policy
Politics
The debate over debates: Oz, Fetterman continue to feud over details
Both candidates have outlined conditions they want in their first meeting.
Capitol Beat
Politics
House Democrats call for action on labor, wage issues as session end nears
After this week, House lawmakers will have six session days left before the general election
Policy
Politics
‘They are coming after you’: GOP lawmakers vow to defend gun rights at annual rally
The 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally featured Second Amendment advocates from across Pennsylvania.
Policy
Policy
Wolf’s new executive order on voter registration, explained
Voter registration applications will now be available at more state facilities.
Policy
Politics
Wolf, lawmakers reach agreement on 2-year window for child sex abuse lawsuits
The policy will advance next year after an administrative error by the Wolf administration forced lawmakers to start over.
Education
Politics
Pennsylvania pols react to Biden’s student loan cancellation plan
The Biden administration announced a plan to offer debt relief, drawing both praise and protest from many.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with House Agriculture Committee Executive Director Kerry Golden
Agriculture is so much more than growing crops and rearing animals.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Let the story of the 4,000 beagles be a cautionary tale for Pennsylvania
It’s time to change the revenue structure for Dog Laws so officials can catch the bad guys sooner.
Policy
Policy
The fight to put some teeth back into dog laws: A City & State investigation
Why dog licenses are key to keeping Pennsylvania’s pups – and people – safe.
News & Politics
Politics
PA pols react to Senate passing sweeping health care, climate and deficit-reduction bill
The estimated $740 billion package passed Sunday looks to tackle drug costs, greenhouse gas emissions and more.
Technology
Policy
City & State investigates: How local governments are handling a threat they can’t even see
The proliferation of cyberattacks has prompted Pennsylvania municipalities to take extra steps to secure their systems.
Health Care
Policy
Pennsylvania is looking at a $250 million investment in long-term care
Long-term care advocates say the state budget is an ‘historic moment’ for long-term care.
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