Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveils statewide housing plan in Philadelphia
Democrats say ‘the rent is too damn high’ as part of spending pitch
Artificial Intelligence
Policy
5 takeaways from new state government report on AI
The report outlines a series of recommendations for AI use and adoption.
Politics
Opinion
Before rehabbing Philly school buildings, we must rework the Separations Act
Without updating the century-old legislation dictating how work is done, the much-needed construction projects will be unnecessarily hindered and expensive.
Artificial Intelligence
Policy
PA lawmakers show bipartisan interest in standards for data centers
Gov. Josh Shapiro called on lawmakers to enact standards for data center developers.
Winners & Losers
Budget
Policy
9 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s $53.3B budget proposal
Shapiro revisited past priorities and eyed new goals in an hour-long budget address.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
Groundhog’s Day divination
City & State takes a swing at what Punxsutawney Phil could have foreseen for 2026
Economic Development
Policy
Ask The Experts: Revitalizing Downtown Harrisburg
City & State talks with local leaders about plans to breathe new life into Harrisburg’s local economy.
News & Politics
Politics
To deal with surging detention of immigrants, Philly Defender Association launches new legal unit
Immigration and Customs Enforcement action in the Philadelphia region has more than doubled the office’s immigration referrals
Education
Personality
Save the dates: Make time to celebrate these notable non-250th milestones in 2026
America’s semiquincentennial year may be the main event, but there is no shortage of other anniversaries to mark in 2026.
News & Politics
Politics
U.S. Reps. Brendan Boyle and Dwight Evans amplify calls to remove DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
The duo joins a national chorus of Democrats denouncing Noem over recent conflagrations involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Winners & Losers
News & Politics
Politics
First look: The midterm congressional races to watch in PA
Once again, Pennsylvania will be ground zero for hard-fought campaigns that will determine control of the U.S. House.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Under the influencers: How social media is transforming campaign messaging
Candidates are going out of their way to include a group of online influencers that reaches key demographics.
Philadelphia
Politics
City Councilmembers want “ICE OUT” of Philadelphia
A new legislative package would restrict federal immigration activity in city-owned spaces, ban masks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and bar ICE from obtaining residents’ data.
Law Enforcement
Politics
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman finally goes cold on ICE
Pennsylvania’s senior senator joins congressional Democrats in calling for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s firing.
Politics
Opinion
It’s elementary: Restrict use of mobile devices at school
Limiting students’ access to cell phones and similar tech is crucial to their development.
Who's Who
Power Lists
The 2026 CSPA Government Relations honorees
Meet the professionals who connect lawmakers, organizations and communities.
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