Capitol Beat
Politics
Adams's resignation gives House Democrats slim majority prior to special elections
Democrats have held a one-vote advantage several times this year amid a spate of resignations
Budget
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget: By the Numbers
The governor delivered his second budget address to the General Assembly Tuesday, proposing a $48.3 billion spending plan.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Home Improvement, Season 2: Democrats highlight demand for Whole Home Repairs
Lawmakers call for greater investment in home repairs ahead of Gov. Shapiro’s budget address
Philadelphia
Politics
After completing his own turnaround, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson looks to do the same for Philadelphia
The Second District councilmember stepped into the role of council president 14 months after he was acquitted in a federal bribery trial
Health Care
Policy
What Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court abortion ruling means
The state Supreme Court sent a case on Medicaid-funded abortions back to the Commonwealth Court.
News & Politics
Policy
Five for Friday: Shapiro’s higher education plan
Shapiro’s blueprint for higher education seeks to impact affordability and accessibility
Philadelphia
Policy
New president and punctuality comes to Philadelphia City Council
City Council’s first legislative session under President Kenyatta Johnson made timeliness a top priority
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Republican Party endorses David Sunday for state attorney general
The York County District Attorney will look to be the first GOP AG elected since 2008
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Gun control bills passed through House committee
The bills would still need to pass through a GOP-controlled Senate
News & Politics
Policy
Larry Krasner files suit against law seeking to appoint special prosecutor in Philadelphia
Act 40 requires a special prosecutor be appointed to oversee criminal activity taking place near SEPTA
Philadelphia
Politics
Omar Sabir replaces Lisa Deeley as chair of Philly City Commissioners
Sabir now leads the three-member board in charge of the city’s elections and voter registration
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA becomes first state to partner with OpenAI on AI pilot program
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the state will participate in a generative AI pilot program with OpenAI
Philadelphia
Personality
Boom or bust - Our picks to replace Philly’s controversial public carvings
Famous Philadelphians who might be deserving of a city sculpture
Cherelle Parker
Politics
Sign truck drives around inauguration, thanks Mayor Parker for support of Israel
The digital billboard mirrors one seen outside Pennsylvania Society last month thanking John Fetterman
Cherelle Parker
Politics
Cherelle Parker sworn in as Philadelphia Mayor
Philadelphia kicks off 2024 by welcoming its 100th and first female mayor
Philadelphia City Council
Politics
Kenyatta Johnson elected president of new-look Philadelphia City Council
Philadelphia City Council welcomed a diverse group of first-term lawmakers and new leadership
News & Politics
Politics
Where 2023 storylines stand going into the New Year
City & State revisits ‘What’s in and What’s out in 2023’ to see where the issues stand at the end of December
Capitol Beat
Politics
Keeping count of the candidates running for Pennsylvania auditor general in 2024
Democratic candidate Malcolm Kenyatta earned a historic endorsement this weekend
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Parker announces picks for chief of staff and deputy mayors
Tiffany Thurman joins campaign veterans Sinceré Harris and Aren Platt in the Parker administration
Philadelphia
Policy