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.
Energy
Personality
Leaders convene in Pittsburgh for City & State’s 2023 Energy Summit
The summit included experts from the public and private sectors
News & Politics
Politics
Lawmakers advance legislation banning pre-checked campaign contribution boxes
The bill would require candidates and committees to get clear consent for recurring contributions.
News & Politics
Policy
5 things you may have missed in Harrisburg this week
From Gov. Josh Shapiro signing his first bill to a flurry of action in the House and Senate, there was a lot that went down this week.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Bill Green endorses Allan Domb in Philly mayor’s race
The former Philadelphia mayor said Domb is the best candidate in the race.
News & Politics
Policy
Josh Shapiro signs bill eliminating out-of-pocket costs for some breast cancer screenings
The new law will require insurers to cover one breast screening per year for women at a high risk for cancer.
News & Politics
Policy
Josh Shapiro announces support for Fairness Act
The Democratic governor said Wednesday that it is “long past time” to pass nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ community.
News & Politics
Policy
Lawmakers want colleagues to take a chance on skill games
Proponents say regulating games of skill could raise $300 million annually.
News & Politics
Politics
Biden names Malcolm Kenyatta, Chad Dion Lassiter to presidential commission
Kenyatta was named chair of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans.
Education
Policy
Incomplete assignment: PASSHE officials delay action on tuition rates
The university system’s board of governors decided to wait until after the state budget is completed to vote on setting tuition rates.
News & Politics
Politics
Worried about a recession, Joe Pittman says PA must be ‘judicious’ with the next state budget
The state Senate majority leader also acknowledged areas of common ground for Republicans and Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Policy
Policy
Marriage equality measure gets a bipartisan backing with new bill; Dems give a renewed push for the Fairness Act
The LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus wants to codify marriage equality and anti-discrimination language into state law.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Josh Shapiro says he’s cracking down on wage theft, worker misclassification
The governor and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy are readying a task force to fix what they say is a big problem.
News & Politics
Personality
A Q&A with Chris Deluzio, one of Pennsylvania’s newest members of Congress
The Democrat talks with City & State about his first few months in office, the looming debt limit debate and labor relations in Pittsburgh.
Policy
Politics
Norfolk Southern has spent millions on lobbying and political donations. Will it pay off?
Lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. are pushing reforms to railroad laws as Norfolk Southern faces scrutiny over recent train derailments.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Former Gov. Corbett calls for ‘hyper-localized’ dialogue on democracy, civics
Corbett said conversations at the local level could be the solution to distrust in elections.
Agriculture
Policy