News & Politics

Policy

Lawmakers renew calls for rail safety reforms after state’s latest train derailment

The accident has intensified the attention of state and federal officials.

Policy

Policy

PA DEP receives $3M for development of building code training programs

The award will help fund training programs at career and technical schools and community colleges.

News & Politics

Policy

Pittman: Hundreds of millions in state funding could be at risk without more budget bills

Meanwhile, the leader for House Democrats urged the Senate to advance an already-passed $45.5B spending plan.

News & Politics

Policy

10 things you need to know about PA’s budget impasse

The state budget is currently stuck in legislative limbo.

News & Politics

Policy

Shapiro urges PA Senate to advance $45.5B budget plan

The Democratic governor said the budget plan will ‘do a lot of good.’

News & Politics

Policy

PA House passes budget bill as Shapiro vows to veto voucher funding

The Democratic governor said he would veto the funding to allow the state budget to advance.

News & Politics

Politics

State lawmakers join forces with the Forward Party

The two lawmakers will now be aligned with the Forward Party but will remain registered as Democrats.

Policy

Policy

The Explainer: Defining the difference between a town, borough and city

When it comes to Pennsylvania localities, a whole lot of defining and codifying goes into determining where you live.

Environment

Politics

Pennsylvania officials declare ‘Code Red’ air quality alert due to Canada fires

Smoke from wildfires smothered the East Coast on Wednesday, with officials urging residents to limit time outside.

News & Politics

Politics

Polling memo shows ‘tight’ race for Bucks commissioners seats

A recent internal poll on the race shows single digits separating all four candidates.

Politics

Politics

7 things to watch for leading up to the general election

With primary elections over, City & State highlights the storylines to focus on across the state as Election Day gets closer.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Dave McCormick: ‘America needs to go to the gym’

The former hedge fund executive is contemplating another U.S. Senate run.

News & Politics

Politics

The next stage in the fight against antisemitism

As the Tree of Life trial begins almost five years after the deadly shooting, protective measures for Jews in Pennsylvania are still a work in progress.

Capitol Beat

Politics

PA property tax relief bill takes a step forward

The legislation would expand Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

Capitol Beat

Politics

5 things we know, post-primary edition

Progressives prevailed in Pittsburgh and more special elections could be on the horizon.

Energy

Personality

Tim Ryan talks natural gas policy and the need for ‘radical pragmatism’

The former presidential candidate and current co-chair of the Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future leadership council spoke with City & State during a recent visit to Pittsburgh.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Heather Boyd wins special election, Dems keep control of PA House

The race between Boyd and GOP candidate Katie Ford was one of the most-watched of this cycle and included an endorsement by President Joe Biden.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Joe Biden endorses Democrat Heather Boyd in high-stakes PA House race

The endorsement came just a day before the special election, which will determine control of the state House.