First Read
First Read
First Read – Aug. 5, 2024
Buzz around Harris and Shapiro continues … RGGI fight costs the state $4.2M … and more
Capitol Beat
Policy
Trip Advisor: legislative edition
A look into some of the more interesting itineraries of PA lawmakers in 2023.
Winners & Losers
U.S. Congress
Politics
PA teacher Marc Fogel left out of U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
Since being unjustly imprisoned in Russia in August 2021, the Pennsylvania teacher remains behind bars there.
Economic Development
Policy
The push to revitalize PA’s Main Streets hits a speed bump
After years of progress in bringing “third places” to the forefront, funding shortfalls threaten future economic success
Decision 2024
Politics
6 takeaways from Donald Trump’s return to Pennsylvania
The GOP presidential candidate’s Harrisburg rally was his first time in the state since surviving a July 14 assassination attempt.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Latest round of bad news show that 2024 remains crunch time for Penn Highlands
If the health system cannot emerge from its financial morass, the lives and livelihoods of millions of Pennsylvanians may be in jeopardy.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Track and yield
Pennsylvania's horse racing industry receives hundreds of millions of dollars each year from the state – what does the state get in return?
Policy
The trial of a Black veteran will test PA’s ‘Stand your ground’ law
Even as self-defense laws proliferate nationwide, few shootings are deemed justifiable – especially when the shooter is Black, like Maurice Byrd.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The CSPA Q&A: Xiaomin Cai
The HUD official, who will be giving the keynote at the 2024 Affordable Housing in Pennsylvania Summit, spoke with City & State about helping people access housing.
First Read
First Read
First Read – July 29, 2024
Shapiro on the short list … Fetterman has COVID … State game land grows … and more
Power Lists
The 2024 Trailblazers in Health Care
Meet the people helping us feel – and live – better
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.
First Read
First Read