Healthcare
Policy
New legislation, tech look to counter rising healthcare workplace violence
A raft of new measures, from policy to remote alert systems, aims to reverse the rising tide of violence against frontline health workers.
Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Policy
In bipartisan fashion, PA lawmakers vote to repeal tax incentives for data centers
House lawmakers voted 197-5 on Thursday to pass a bill that would repeal sales tax incentives for data center owners and operators.
Capitol Beat
Policy
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.
News & Politics
Politics
PA pols react to President Trump nixing bipartisan housing legislation
Congress overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, part of which mirrors Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program, this week in bipartisan fashion
Politics
Opinion
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.
U.S. Congress
Updated
Policy
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
Policy
Updated
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.
Winners & Losers
Philadelphia
Personality
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
Philadelphia
Politics
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
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