Capitol Beat
Policy
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.
Winners & Losers
Economic Development
Politics
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
Arts & Culture
Policy
Better off TED: A day of demonstrating democratic principles comes to Philadelphia
A partnership between the organization known for its educational talks and Visit Philadelphia will delve into the past, present and future of democracy as part of the semiquincentennal celebration.
Capitol Beat
Policy
‘We want ICE out’: Pennsylvania Democrats look to combat Trump’s immigration policies
Democratic lawmakers in the Pennsylvania Senate introduced an “ICE OUT” bill package aimed at combating immigration enforcement
Philadelphia
Policy
Philly Council rejects Mayor Parker’s tax proposals, gives initial approval to $7.1B budget
Parker wanted to increase taxes on rideshare, retail delivery and short-term rentals, but failed to receive Council approval
Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Policy
House lawmakers advance measure to tax digital advertising platforms
Supporters say the legislation could generate hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue for the state.
Personality
Personality
Forgotten founders: The little-known Pennsylvanians who were key to the nation’s founding
City & State spotlights the people who helped get the nascent nation off the ground.
Capitol Beat
Policy
4 big questions heading into Pennsylvania budget negotiations
As Pennsylvania’s June 30 budget deadline nears, lawmakers will have to grapple with a structural deficit and whether to find new sources of revenue.
Politics
Opinion
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.
cannabis
Policy
Ask The Experts: The kush push
How the Trump administration’s reclassification of marijuana changes efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in the commonwealth.
Winners & Losers
Policy
Policy
Josh Shapiro, Philly sports teams unveil traffic projects to improve stadium complex congestion
The state investment comes just weeks ahead of the World Cup kicking off at Lincoln Financial Field
Capitol Beat
Policy
Advocates say skill game revenue could be lifeline for aging Pennsylvanians
Lawmakers continue to debate whether to regulate and tax games of skill.
Philadelphia
Personality
Pitch perfect: The World Cup’s impact on Philadelphia
The matches held at Lincoln Financial Field are helping bring a number of the region’s expat communities to the global stage.
data centers
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new data center standards reflect new reality
The announcement underscores the year-long evolution in the governor’s approach to what has become an energy and environmental flashpoint in Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
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.
Honors
Power Lists
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics