Shapiro announces $400M workforce training program

The initiative will dole out grants to companies that commit to training new employees.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2023

The 2023 Power of Diversity: Women 100

Meet the female difference-makers from across the commonwealth.

• By City & State
• July 31, 2023

Federal dollars, forward progress: How transportation and transit projects are picking up speed

Pennsylvania leaders are preparing to take full advantage of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment.

• By Harrison Cann
• July 31, 2023

Understanding public-private partnerships in Pennsylvania

How P3s are used to improve transportation infrastructure in the commonwealth.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2023

‘It's in everything that we do’: Wayne Langerholc talks all things transportation

The chair of the Senate Transportation Committee discussed the opportunities in drone deployment and combating crime on public transit.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2023

Leslie Richards on aging transportation systems in an ever-changing transit world

SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards discusses modernization, federal funding and adjusting to a new commuter world

• By Harrison Cann
• July 31, 2023

A Q&A with Mark Compton, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission CEO

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2023

Ward says budget talks ongoing, Senate to return in August

Republicans are ‘actively negotiating’ with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 28, 2023

Five for Friday: Legislators’ fall focus

What issues Harrisburg lawmakers left on the table for the fall

• By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
• July 28, 2023

Fetterman introduces bill to allow striking workers to collect SNAP benefits

The bill comes amid ongoing strikes from the locomotive industry to entertainment

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• July 27, 2023

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• July 27, 2023

What state leaders are saying about the ongoing budget impasse

The PA Senate’s top-ranking Republican said the chamber could return next month, but other obstacles remain.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 26, 2023

Shapiro touts federal broadband funding in visit to Erie County

The governor said the improved internet access will boost the economy and improve student outcomes.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 25, 2023

The Jan. 6 criminal case tracker

An in-depth chronicling of the ever-growing number of Pennsylvanians charged and convicted of crimes committed during the 2021 insurrection.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 24, 2023

As PA sees record number of SNAP recipients, advocates call for a minimum wage increase

More than 2 million Pennsylvanians received food assistance in June.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• July 21, 2023

This week’s biggest Winners & Losers

Who’s up and who’s down this week?

• By City & State
• July 20, 2023

PASSHE leaders vote to freeze tuition for fifth straight year

Tuition will remain at $7,716 for in-state students.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 20, 2023

Innamorato resigns, bringing state House back to 101-101 tie

Innamorato resigned as she continues to campaign for Allegheny County executive.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 19, 2023

The CSPA Q&A: Allegheny County Human Services Director Erin Dalton

Dalton spoke with City & State about the challenges facing the county’s vulnerable populations ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 18, 2023

Lawmakers renew calls for rail safety reforms after state’s latest train derailment

The accident has intensified the attention of state and federal officials.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 17, 2023