Josh Shapiro
Policy
Pennsylvania among the states vying for leadership role on AI
The commonwealth is taking significant steps toward investment in artificial intelligence
Education
Policy
Advocates who won education lawsuit call for $2B ‘down payment’ on fair funding
‘We are prepared to go back to court to uphold the rights of those communities,’ Deborah Gordon Klehr of the Education Law Center said
Energy
Policy
CNX becomes first natural gas firm to self-report air quality data in PA
The company has begun publishing air quality data from two well sites – one in Washington County and the other in Greene County – as part of a partnership with the Shapiro administration
Philadelphia
Politics
Penn President Liz Magill facing growing calls to resign
Magill’s testimony in front of Congress – and her response to antisemitic rhetoric – sparked outcry from local and national leaders
Capitol Beat
Politics
Shapiro’s first press club luncheon address: working with a divided legislature, RGGI, school funding and more
The governor said his ‘get stuff done’ attitude helped his administration hit the ground running
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Breaking down the RGGI rulings and what they mean
How this week’s rulings against the greenhouse gas initiative will impact the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Policy
Five For Friday: PA leaders react to Biden’s hydrogen hub announcement
Politicos, policymakers and other parties weigh in on the alternative energy investment
Capitol Beat
Personality
Q&A with PA Chief Transformation and Opportunity Officer Ben Kirshner
The head of the state’s newest office speaks on efforts to bring businesses to the commonwealth
Jobs
Personality
A Q&A with L&I Secretary Nancy Walker
City & State speaks with Walker on workforce challenges across the state
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Pennsylvania to enact automatic voter registration at DMV
The commonwealth joins nearly two dozen other states in automatically registering voters
Budget
Policy
State budget passes after Senate return and Shapiro signature
The budget was signed into law more than a month after the June 30 deadline
Capitol Beat
Politics
Shapiro weighs in on Trump indictment: ‘Our democracy survived’
The governor addressed the former president’s latest charges during a visit to Northeast Philadelphia
Personality
Personality
Shapiro’s first four months ‘by the numbers’
Here are the governor’s biggest moments from his short time in office.
News & Politics
Politics
PA firefighters urge Shapiro to remove PFAS chemicals from their gear
Shapiro visited Blair County this week to promote his budget’s proposed investments in first responders.
Agriculture
Policy
The ‘swatting’ threats against Pennsylvania schools, explained
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating false reports of violence that were called into 911 centers on March 29.
Agriculture
Policy
‘We need to redouble our efforts’: Josh Shapiro renews his fight against the bird flu
The governor and Sen. Scott Martin met with farmers to discuss the latest measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
Education
Policy
Pennsylvania joins several other states in pushing for universal free breakfasts for kids
Lawmakers nationwide are passing bills that would make free school meals permanent following the end of a federal pandemic-era program.
Transportation
Politics
State and local officials press to increase rail safety regulations after Norfolk Southern derailments
Lawmakers want railroads to tell local emergency responders if hazardous materials are going through their towns.
News & Politics
Politics
5 takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s first budget address
Shapiro outlined a $44 billion budget that includes funding increases for education, policing.
Budget
Policy