Capitol Beat
Policy
10 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget proposal
Shapiro’s budget calls for investments in education, legalizing cannabis and gun violence prevention funds.
Capitol Beat
Personality
‘We have a lot of work to do”: A Q&A on education with state Sen. Lindsey Williams
Williams talks with City & State about the work of the Basic Education Funding Commission and how lawmakers should address all things education.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA Republicans call for governor to support Texas amid border standoff
Amid growing tensions between Texas officials and the federal government over border security, GOP lawmakers want Pennsylvania to get involved.
Health Care
Policy
What Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court abortion ruling means
The state Supreme Court sent a case on Medicaid-funded abortions back to the Commonwealth Court.
News & Politics
Policy
Five for Friday: Shapiro’s higher education plan
Shapiro’s blueprint for higher education seeks to impact affordability and accessibility
Capitol Beat
Policy
5 takeaways from Jordan Harris’ PA Press Club speech
The House Appropriations Committee Chair talked about the state budget, education funding, tax policy and more in Harrisburg.
Capitol Beat
Politics
A quick guide to PA’s House District 140 special election
Voters in Bucks County will head to the polls in February to elect a new state representative in an election that will determine control of the state House.
Capitol Beat
Policy
State panel advances Dem-backed report with school funding recommendations
The report suggests that $5.4 billion is needed to close a statewide education adequacy gap.
Capitol Beat
Policy
A step in the right direction: PA Capitol’s infamous escalators to be replaced
The Department of General Services announced a renovation project for the Capitol’s East Wing that is set to be completed by August 2025.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA becomes first state to partner with OpenAI on AI pilot program
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the state will participate in a generative AI pilot program with OpenAI
Capitol Beat
Politics
Midstate PA Senate seats draw attention from Democrats and Republicans alike
Republicans John DiSanto and Mike Regan both say they won’t run for reelection in 2024.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Keeping count of the candidates running for Pennsylvania auditor general in 2024
Democratic candidate Malcolm Kenyatta earned a historic endorsement this weekend
News & Politics
Politics
City & State’s Year in Review
Remembering the remarkable events and people from a landmark year.
News & Politics
Politics
Casey, Fetterman skeptical of $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel
Fetterman vowed to use his position and platform to block the sale.
Capitol Beat
Policy
13 things to know about the PA budget and other bills passed by lawmakers in December
Lawmakers finished 2023 by finalizing a budget and honoring Taylor Swift.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Democratic state Rep. John Galloway resigns, bringing House back to 101-101 split
A special election has been scheduled to fill the 140th House District seat in February 2024.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA officials take stand against antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war protests
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke in Philly over the weekend, while GOP lawmakers are introducing bills to combat antisemitism.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle
The United States representative says the city of Philadelphia is at a crossroads.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton
McClinton talks her first year in office, opportunities and challenges in Philadelphia and her goals for 2024.
Philadelphia
Politics