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
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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
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.
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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
