News & Politics
Politics
State Rep. O’Neal proposes rule change to limit late-night committee votes
The House GOP whip is introducing the proposal after a controversial nighttime vote was held in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
House lawmakers approve bill moving PA’s 2024 primary to April 2
Lawmakers considered two bills to move the primary, but only one passed.
Capitol Beat
Policy
8 things to know about the new tax code bill passed by the PA House
The legislation would speed up the state’s corporate tax reduction and expand existing programs, among other things.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
PA House committee advances bills to change 2024 primary date
Both bills await further action by the chamber.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Row Office Rumble
What we know about the races for auditor general, attorney general and treasurer – and why you should care
News & Politics
Politics
The City & State Election 2023 Preview
Part one of our look at the races to watch out for in November
Policy
Policy
Shapiro announces development of new statewide economic development plan
The governor also announced the creation of a $10 million pilot program to spur business growth.
News & Politics
Politics
PA senators call on Bob Menendez to resign
U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman are in the vanguard of Democrats seeking to get their colleague to step down
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with state Sen. Devlin Robinson
The chair of the state Senate Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce development efforts.
Special Reports
Policy
Alternatives to college are creating a new career pipeline
An increasing number of substitutes for four-year colleges are preparing students for well-paying, in-demand careers.
Transportation
Policy
PennDOT finalizes agreement to expand passenger rail service in western PA
The finalized agreement with Norfolk Southern would add an additional trip between New York and Pittsburgh.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA Senate advances plan to move 2024 presidential primary
A bill approved by the chamber would move the primary to March 19.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
5 former PA governors back repeal of closed primaries
All of the state’s living former governors say unaffiliated voters should be able to vote in party primaries.
Philadelphia
Policy
Proposed supervised-injection legislation roils Philadelphia City Council
The bill would ban supervised injection sites from every district except one covering West and Southwest Philadelphia.
Education
Policy
Lawmakers hear from parents, school leaders on school choice policies
The hearing comes as another legislative body plans to hold a statewide tour on education funding.
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA lawmakers begin discussions on data privacy legislation
House Bill 1201 would establish consumer rights related to the use of their digital data.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Let’s talk about IT: A Q&A with Pennsylvania’s new CIO, Amaya Capellán
The former Comcast executive talks about the state’s biggest digital challenges – and opportunities.
News & Politics
Policy
Understanding Pennsylvania’s ongoing debate over skill games
Lawmakers are weighing the benefits and drawbacks of regulating so-called games of skill.
Capitol Beat
Policy
The primer: Understanding how state funding for pregnancy care is going to change in 2024 – and why it matters
What the state’s decision to move away from crisis pregnancy centers means for the future of care in the commonwealth.
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Khalid Mumin
The Pennsylvania Education Secretary talks about what it wil take to make the state a leader in all things education.
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