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Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers
On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.
Budget
What to watch for in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal
Shapiro is set to give his annual budget address in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
economy
PA officials warm up to boosting entrepreneurship
Red-tape reduction and small-business incubators are among the state and local strategies aimed at improving the commonwealth’s historically low entrepreneurship rate.
Capitol Beat
What to know about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s ‘Lightning Plan’ for PA energy
The governor unveiled a six-part energy plan days before his 2025 budget address.
Economic Development
PA tourism marketing efforts get long-overdue upgrade
Tourism is a key driver of Pensylvania’s economy – and new state initiatives aim to make it even more vital to businesses, residents and state coffers.
Capitol Beat
Pennsylvania’s row officers get sworn in for new terms
Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Timothy DeFoor were sworn in for a second term, while newly elected Attorney General Dave Sunday was sworn in for his first term on Tuesday.
Business
Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia
A nearly $3 million investment helped Adare Pharma Solutions relocate its HQ to the city
Satire/Odd News
Pennsylvania politics last-minute gift guide
Perfect presents for the politicos in your life
Josh Shapiro
Gov. Josh Shapiro announces $153 million in funding for SEPTA
The governor directed the Department of Transportation to flex federal highway capital funds to prevent the transit agency’s ‘death spiral’
Campaigns & Elections
Stacy Garrity breaks Pennsylvania vote record as Republicans sweep state row office races
If Republicans want to know who’s got next, they need look no further than the row offices.
Campaigns & Elections
Top House Republican opens probe into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Scranton Army Ammunition Plant
U.S. Rep. James Comer says the House Oversight Committee will investigate ‘abuse of power’
Campaigns & Elections
Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket debuts to raucous crowd in Philadelphia
Gov. Shapiro welcomed the Harris-Walz ticket despite getting passed over as a vice presidential nominee
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Satire/Odd News
Shapiro’s snub adds to the commonwealth’s constellation of consolation prizes
The Keystone State has its fair share of second-place finishes
Campaigns & Elections
Four for Friday: How a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro ticket would fare in Pennsylvania
Harris’ entrance as the Democratic nominee could have a large impact on the commonwealth’s preferences
Infrastructure
Major federal bridge grants jump-start long-stalled projects, including I-83 in Harrisburg
The Biden administration announced $5 billion to build major bridge replacements, including several grants that were among the largest received by states in their history.
Campaigns & Elections
12 for Friday: PA pols’ reax to the presidential debate
We gather responses from politicos from around the commonwealth
News & Politics
Fairness Pennsylvania looks to bring LGBTQ+ lobbying to Harrisburg
The newly formed statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights nonprofit organization hopes to raise the voices of LGBTQ+ in the state Capitol
News & Politics
Shapiro touts Pennsylvania as the ‘Great American Getaway’ ahead of 2026 events
The governor revealed a new state tourism brand a day before revealing programming for the America250 celebration in 2026
Ask the Experts
Ask the Experts: Exploring the impacts of a cap-and-trade program
Advocates weigh in on Shapiro’s energy plans and how they could impact Pennsylvania
Budget
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.
