Transportation
Policy
Ride along: State reps tour SEPTA amid budget talks
SEPTA’s financial needs are front-and-center ahead of 2026 events
Josh Shapiro
Policy
New revenue sources – and longstanding debates – dominate state budget talks
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address provides an early glimpse of what to expect from negotiations over the next four months.
News & Politics
Politics
4 ways federal government actions are impacting Pennsylvania
This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro sued President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk set his sights on a limestone mine in Western Pennsylvania.
Budget
Policy
3 takeaways from the IFO’s new Pennsylvania budget projections
The IFO predicts the state’s budget deficit could grow to $6 billion by the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Capitol Beat
Policy
8 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget proposal
The Democratic governor’s latest budget proposal calls for legal weed and a tax on video gaming machines.
Capitol Beat
Policy
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
Policy
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
Policy
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
Policy
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
Policy
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
Politics
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
Policy
Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia
A nearly $3 million investment helped Adare Pharma Solutions relocate its HQ to the city
Satire/Odd News
Personality
Pennsylvania politics last-minute gift guide
Perfect presents for the politicos in your life
Josh Shapiro
Policy
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
Politics
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
Politics
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
Politics
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
Satire/Odd News
Personality
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
Politics
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
Policy