PA pols react to President Trump nixing bipartisan housing legislation
PA pols react to President Trump nixing bipartisan housing legislation
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Philadelphia
Failure to communicate: How the job cut saga exposed School District of Philadelphia-City Council rift
After months of intense public debate and legislative back-and-forth, the district determined that it would not make classroom job cuts after all
Economic Development
Gov. Josh Shapiro touts Canada-Pennsylvania relationship in Toronto
The governor signed a memo in Canada’s most populous province on Wednesday, focused on strengthening economic ties between the commonwealth and Ontario
News & Politics
Prediction markets go all in on PA elections
The dramatic rise in popularity of sites like Polymarket and Kalshi is now drawing increased scrutiny from politicians and industry watchdogs.
Campaigns & Elections
Who’s running for Congress in Pennsylvania in 2026?
City & State’s quick guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 congressional elections.
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Capitol Beat
In wake of high court ruling, Pennsylvanians rally for a skill games solution
Lawmakers, business owners and veterans called for the General Assembly to regulate games of skill.
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U.S. Congress
Update: Congress passes bipartisan housing affordability bill featuring PA-originated program
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a national Whole-Home Repairs program, received bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate this week
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Policy
City & State’s 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget tracker
Legislative leaders passed a budget bill in April, though negotiations on a final product are ongoing.
Capitol Beat
6 bills passed by PA lawmakers this week
This week, lawmakers voted on legislation related to AI-generated content, campaign finance and even the Golden Girls.
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Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s City Government Youth Summit takes over City Hall
Students in the YMCA program got a hands-on legislative experience with Philadelphia lawmakers on Wednesday
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Honors
The City & State 2026 Forty Under 40
Pennsylvania’s young professionals – advocates, leaders and strategists – bring fresh energy to the commonwealth’s political culture, institutions and communities.
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The City & State PA 2026 Pennsylvania Power 100
Our latest scorecard of power and influence throughout the commonwealth
Honors
The 2026 City & State Pennsylvania Above & Beyond
Meet the women whose commitment is shaping Pennsylvania’s future
Trailblazers
The City & State 2026 Black Trailblazers
Meet Pennsylvania’s most dynamic and accomplished African Americans, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia
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Politics
Four years later, the Dobbs decision metastasizes into four new battles
The forces behind the stripping of reproductive rights for millions of Americans are now focused on taking even more healthcare options away from even more people.
Politics
The next state budget must do better by older Pennsylvanians
State Sen. Maria Collett makes the case for changing how long-term care is funded in Pennsylvania.
Politics
Passing school safety measures: a matter of life and death
An op-ed from the president of the Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers urges state legislators to pass comprehensive school safety legislation before the end of session – and before tragedy strikes again.
Politics
Energy choice works for Pennsylvanians – don’t let a new House bill take it away
Legislation being proposed in Harrisburg would make it more difficult for consumers to choose their energy supplier.
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