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Capitol Beat

What to know about the plan to close 2 Pennsylvania prisons

The Shapiro administration estimates the closures could save the state $100 million annually.

Donald Trump

Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties

Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth

Immigration

Philly DA Larry Krasner, lawmakers vow to continue defying feds on immigration

At a Friday press conference in Philadelphia City Hall, legislators and immigration advocates decried both the illegality and immorality of recent federal actions – calling for resistance and even an immigrants’ strike.

Campaigns & Elections

Philly DA primary: what to know about Larry Krasner vs. Patrick Dugan

The former judge received an endorsement from the powerful Building Trades labor union

PolicyShow All

Budget

3 takeaways from the IFO’s new Pennsylvania budget projections

The IFO predicts the state’s budget deficit could grow to $6 billion by the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Technology

Lehigh Valley among several metro areas benefitting from computer chip production

The Lehigh Valley in has maintained its long heritage in semiconductor manufacturing with the help of federal funding

Capitol Beat

8 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget proposal

The Democratic governor’s latest budget proposal calls for legal weed and a tax on video gaming machines.

Capitol Beat

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers

On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.

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Personality

What's the gig deal?

We respect the hustle of elected officials with side jobs

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Events

Roll Call: The 2025 City & State PA Healthcare Summit

The City & State Healthcare Summit in pictures

Winners & Losers

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

Power ListsShow All

Who's Who

The CSPA 2025 Government Relations 100

In Harrisburg and beyond, these are the commonwealth’s most effective advocates

Power List

The CSPA 2024 Power of Diversity: Women 100

Meet the women who are powering change throughout the commonwealth

Honors

The 2024 Impact Awards

Meet the Pennsylvanians transforming their communities and the commonwealth for the greater good.

Honors

The 2024 Fifty Over 50

Meet the difference-makers in politics, policy and beyond.

OpinionShow All

Criminal Justice

Opinion: Investing in public defenders is essential for justice to be served

Providing additional resources to represent indigent people is a cost-effective way to improve lives and communities.

Opinion

Opinion: Why U.S. Sens. Fetterman, McCormick must vote ‘No’ on RFK Jr.

The body of evidence is overwhelming: To confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead our nation’s Health & Human Services Department is to condemn our citizens to a world of harm.

Opinion

Biden’s farewell address shows how much was accomplished, how much is left to do

President Joe Biden’s final speech to the nation underscored the transformative nature of his presidency.

Opinion

Opinion: As Trump’s second term approaches, Pennsylvania must choose community over chaos

The executive director of the state’s ACLU explains what is at stake for Pennsylvanians – and how they can fight for it – once Donald Trump takes office in January.

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