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Shapiro, Philly officials blast Mastriano for Confederate uniform faculty photo
The GOP nominee for governor is getting hammered from all sides for a 2014 photo in which he wore a Confederate Army soldier's uniform.
Education
Policy
Lindsey Williams calls for universal free school meals as pandemic-era meals provision ends
Williams is introducing legislation that would provide free school meals to all public school students.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: Oz takes the offensive and Perry sues the DOJ
Here is a roundup of the week’s hottest political news.
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.
Technology
Policy
The ‘Trojan Horse’ and the workforce: Job threats are focus of discussion during House hearing on cybersecurity
State Government Committee hears testimony from experts on the threats facing local and state governments in the commonwealth.
Criminal Justice
Politics
Larry Krasner refuses to comply with state committee subpoena leading an investigation into his job performance
Krasner’s attorneys sent a letter to the committee stating that it serves ‘no legislative purpose.’
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Independent voters make a case before state committee for inclusion in primary elections
Legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections has gained more bipartisan support in Harrisburg.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA farmers slam Dr. Oz for cashing in on a major tax credit designed for farm and forestland
Oz bought a $3.1 million farmhouse in Montgomery County weeks after launching his Senate campaign in 2021.
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.
Agriculture
Personality
Introducing City & State’s Female Farmers’ Almanac
Meet the women of Pennsylvania offering useful information for city and country folk.
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia gets funding boost for bike trail plan connecting Maine to Florida
The Spring Garden Street Greenway received a $1 million grant to overhaul street and pedestrian walkways.
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.
Elections (Archived)
Politics
Pennsylvania state House races to watch
Several races in the November election could decide the fate of the General Assembly under a new administration.
Analysis
Personality
Here is your Assembly Age-Appropriate Analysis
This generational breakdown of the state legislature is one for the ages.
Health Care
Policy
As monkeypox threat grows, so do calls for action
State Reps. Malcolm Kenyatta and Brian Sims joined providers and LGBTQ+ leaders to discuss what resources are available now and what more needs to be done to prevent further spread of monkeypox.
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
‘A maternal mortality crisis’ – the crux of Dems’ second ‘Post-Roe’ hearing on abortion
Dems looked at issues around abortion, the SCOTUS ruling, and how communities of color may be impacted by an abortion ban.
Philadelphia
Politics
Sixers unveil plans for new Center City arena to mixed reactions from fans and local officials
The proposed $1.3 billion facility would require demolishing one block of the Fashion District on Market East.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five Pennsylvania state Senate races to watch
Several races in the November election could decide the fate of the General Assembly under a new administration
Diversity Summit
Personality