Capitol Beat
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers
On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.
Donald Trump
Politics
Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
Budget
Policy
What to watch for in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal
Shapiro is set to give his annual budget address in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
economy
Policy
PA officials warm up to boosting entrepreneurship
Red-tape reduction and small-business incubators are among the state and local strategies aimed at improving the commonwealth’s historically low entrepreneurship rate.
Immigration
Politics
Philly DA Larry Krasner, lawmakers vow to continue defying feds on immigration
At a Friday press conference in Philadelphia City Hall, legislators and immigration advocates decried both the illegality and immorality of recent federal actions – calling for resistance and even an immigrants’ strike.
Capitol Beat
Policy
What to know about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s ‘Lightning Plan’ for PA energy
The governor unveiled a six-part energy plan days before his 2025 budget address.
Events
Personality
Roll Call: The 2025 City & State PA Healthcare Summit
The City & State Healthcare Summit in pictures
Winners & Losers
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why U.S. Sens. Fetterman, McCormick must vote ‘No’ on RFK Jr.
The body of evidence is overwhelming: To confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead our nation’s Health & Human Services Department is to condemn our citizens to a world of harm.
General Assembly
Policy
‘The timeline for reform is urgent’: Advocates push for independent redistricting commission to draw political maps
Lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to improve the redistricting process.
Immigration
Policy
For PA immigrants, uncertainty, fear and resilience are the order of the day
Across the commonwealth, communities and their advocates continue preparing for what the second Trump presidency will mean for them.
Who's Who
Power Lists
The CSPA 2025 Government Relations 100
In Harrisburg and beyond, these are the commonwealth’s most effective advocates
Economic Development
Policy
PA tourism marketing efforts get long-overdue upgrade
Tourism is a key driver of Pensylvania’s economy – and new state initiatives aim to make it even more vital to businesses, residents and state coffers.
Economic Development
Policy
‘Tourism on steroids’: How the next 18 months will determine Philadelphia’s future as a travel destination
Plans have been in the works for years on how to best capitalize on the flood of visitors – and dollars – when the city hosts the Semiquincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, the World Cup, and more.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with Pennsylvania Deputy Secretary of Tourism Anne Ryan
The Shapiro administration point person for this key sector of the commonwealth’s economy talks turkey on tourism.
Special Reports
Personality
Q&A with DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn
Dunn spoke with City & State about the role state parks play in Pennsylvania’s tourism economy.
Special Reports
Personality
A Q&A with Mary Jo Daley
Chair of the House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with State Sen. Rosemary Brown
The state Senator discusses the Pocono region’s offerings and what tourism means to the area
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Philly DA primary: what to know about Larry Krasner vs. Patrick Dugan
The former judge received an endorsement from the powerful Building Trades labor union
Winners & Losers
