Decision 2024

Politics

3 takeaways from Eugene DePasquale’s press club appearance

Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for attorney general discussed abortion rights, addiction, elections and more.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Ask The Experts: Smartphones In Schools

Advocates and policymakers across the political spectrum are making a concerted effort to limit smartphone use in K-12 schools.

U.S. Congress

Politics

PA teacher Marc Fogel left out of U.S.-Russia prisoner swap

Since being unjustly imprisoned in Russia in August 2021, the Pennsylvania teacher remains behind bars there.

Decision 2024

Politics

6 takeaways from Donald Trump’s return to Pennsylvania

The GOP presidential candidate’s Harrisburg rally was his first time in the state since surviving a July 14 assassination attempt.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Track and yield

Pennsylvania's horse racing industry receives hundreds of millions of dollars each year from the state – what does the state get in return?

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Shapiro’s stance on school vouchers comes under focus amid VP speculation

A new letter raises concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for vouchers, prompting others to rush to his defense.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

4 things to know about Josh Shapiro and the veepstakes

The political world is already speculating about a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro presidential ticket.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Democratic state Reps. Bullock, Kinsey resign from PA House

Democrats will maintain their majority due to a provision in the House rules.

Capitol Beat

Policy

9 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 state budget

City & State’s guide to what is – and isn’t – being funded over the next fiscal year.

Capitol Beat

Policy

10 bills passed by PA lawmakers this budget cycle

As budget negotiations continue, state lawmakers have kept busy by passing a flurry of bills.

Politics

Politics

Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do

Words of wisdom from both parties for the next generation of policymakers and public officials.

News & Politics

Politics

Jill Biden stops in Allentown with U.S. Rep. Wild, Congressional Hispanic Caucus

The event marked the 11th stop of the caucus’s “CHC On The Road” tour.

Capitol Beat

Policy

PA Senate advances bill seeking to discourage divestments from Israel

The bill would prohibit state funds from divesting from Israel and penalize colleges and universities that seek to do the same.

News & Politics

Policy

Capital Numbers Games

A look at the issues in play in this year’s state budget negotiations

Interviews & Profiles

Policy

A Q&A with Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich

Kavulich talks with City & State about the department’s new 10-year strategic plan.

News & Politics

Personality

A Q&A with Senate Committee on Aging Chair Bob Casey

Casey discusses the most pressing issues facing America’s seniors.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Five for Friday: Skill Game Summer

What to know about the status of the controversial gaming machines in the commonwealth.

Policy

Policy

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signs $6.37B ‘One Philly’ budget

Parker and City Council celebrated investments in public safety, cleanup initiatives and education.

News & Politics

Politics

Five for Friday: Presidential campaigns in the commonwealth

Both the major party and third party candidates are seeking to make an impression in the Keystone State

News & Politics

Policy

Gov. Shapiro signs distracted driving bill into law

Under the new law, using a mobile device while driving will be a summary offense in Pennsylvania.