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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

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.