News & Politics
Politics
Internal document sounds the alarm for Democrats in Bucks County Commissioners race
A polling memo expresses concerns with voter registration and fundraising numbers for Democrats in the county
Power List
Power Lists
The 2023 Energy & Environment Power 100
Meet the people making a difference in the sector – and our future.
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Tony Watlington
City & State spoke with the Philadelphia School District superintendent to hear about his five-year strategic plan and his message to lawmakers as they consider the future of public education funding.
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Khalid Mumin
The Pennsylvania Education Secretary talks about what it wil take to make the state a leader in all things education.
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Kyle Kopko
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director discusses the state and future of rural education
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Dave Argall
The Republican state senator and chair of the chamber’s education committee discusses the education funding trial and the state’s path forward
Education
Policy
Colleges and their students register the need for course correction
With the economy and needs changing in classrooms and administrations alike, stakeholders want to make sure colleges and universities adapt with them.
Education
Policy
State public education funding’s teachable moment
Following the landmark ruling that the state's public education funding system is unconstitutional, state lawmakers are learning just how difficult it will be to change it.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Congressional Competition
Congressional matchups to watch in the commonwealth going into 2024
Winners & Losers
News & Politics
Politics
In letter to Biden, PA mayors push president to act on immigration
Six mayors from across the state are calling on Biden to take executive action on immigration.
Philadelphia
Policy
Philly officials introduce Rental Improvement Fund for small landlords to repair properties
The program provides forgivable and 0%-interest loans to small landlords in exchange for rent stability
Capitol Beat
Politics
Business leaders, lawmakers hope for bipartisan action on permitting reform
One lawmaker said the state has a “rare and unique opportunity” to act now.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Senate lawmakers will return this month to continue work on state budget
A GOP spokesperson said the chamber will return on Aug. 30.
Transportation
Policy
Fetterman and Casey urge Norfolk Southern to join close call reporting system
The railroad said in March it would join the system but hasn’t yet done so
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Philadelphia Republicans appeal decision to allow Working Families Party candidates on the ballot
The appeal comes less than a week after a judge ruled in favor of City Councilmember Kendra Brooks and her running mate Nicolas O’Rourke
Winners & Losers
Criminal Justice
Politics
Two years later, Marc Fogel remains in Russian prison
The Pennsylvania teacher’s case and lawmakers’ attempts to bring him home
Criminal Justice
Opinion
The state Senate needs to rework probation reform legislation
A former public defender who is now with the ACLU explains why the chamber’s approach to the flashpoint issue is in need of a reboot.
Policy
Policy