Pittsburgh
Personality
The CSPA Q&A: Pittsburgh Housing Authority Executive Director Caster D. Binion
Binion spoke with City & State about the ups and downs of affordable housing ahead of the Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania Summit.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Four for Friday: How a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro ticket would fare in Pennsylvania
Harris’ entrance as the Democratic nominee could have a large impact on the commonwealth’s preferences
First Read
First Read
First Read – July 26, 2024
Shapiro’s record on education scrutinized … Trump to return to PA … Giffords campaigns for Harris in the commonwealth … and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Shapiro’s stance on school vouchers comes under focus amid VP speculation
A new letter raises concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for vouchers, prompting others to rush to his defense.
Winners & Losers
First Read
First Read
First Read – July 25, 2024
McClelland breaks from party support of Shapiro … Clean energy wrestles with fossil fuels in the state … Affordable housing out of reach in Central PA … and more
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The CSPA Q&A: State Sen. Frank Farry
The Pennsylvania Senate Urban Affairs & Housing Committee chair spoke with City & State about what to expect at the Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania Summit.
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First Read
First Read – July 24, 2024
State police warned Secret Service about Trump shooter … Highest nationwide political ad spending in PA … Child care crisis not addressed by tax credits … and more
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First Read – July 23, 2024
Deep dive on Shapiro… McCormick criticizes Casey’s Harris endorsement… Philly workers return to the office with complaints … and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
4 things to know about Josh Shapiro and the veepstakes
The political world is already speculating about a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro presidential ticket.
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First Read – July 22, 2024
PA pols react to Biden’s stunning departure… Shapiro in the mix as possible VP nominee… Lawmakers look to revitalize rural populations … and more
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: With Biden out, Kamala Harris can make history with her own VP pick
By picking a woman as her running mate, the current vice president and potential Democratic presidential nominee should pick Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for a truly ceiling-shattering ticket.
Decision 2024
Politics
Pennsylvania politicians react to President Biden campaign exit
The decision by the president shakes the battleground state’s political landscape and denizens.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
A guide to Pennsylvania’s attorney general race
Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican David Sunday face off in the race for the state’s top legal office
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First Read
First Read PA – July 19, 2024
Think tank attacks Shapiro across the country… $2.5M for tenants’ right-to-counsel program … Dept. of State seeks to alter ballot return envelopes … and more
Winners & Losers
Infrastructure
Policy
Major federal bridge grants jump-start long-stalled projects, including I-83 in Harrisburg
The Biden administration announced $5 billion to build major bridge replacements, including several grants that were among the largest received by states in their history.
Politics
Opinion
Opinion: The Biden intervention
City & State’s founder imagines a scenario where the president gets told the truth about the election and what he needs to do to save the country.
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First Read
First Read PA – July 18, 2024
Officials, advocates upset over Whole Home Repairs … Feds dole out $500M for Harrisburg bridge … Shapiro amends liquor control code … and more
Housing
Policy
County officials, housing advocates upset by popular home repair program’s omission from state budget
The Whole-Home Repairs program was a budget omission after originally passing as bipartisan legislation
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