Capitol Beat
Politics
Josh Shapiro says he’s cracking down on wage theft, worker misclassification
The governor and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy are readying a task force to fix what they say is a big problem.
Winners & Losers
Transportation
Personality
‘Ateball,’ ‘Bosbich,’ and more rejected Pennsylvania vanity plates
From the puerile to the racist, countless personalized license plate applications are denied daily by PennDOT.
News & Politics
Personality
A Q&A with Chris Deluzio, one of Pennsylvania’s newest members of Congress
The Democrat talks with City & State about his first few months in office, the looming debt limit debate and labor relations in Pittsburgh.
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: The Sixers have a new process, and they’re trying to rush it
The pace at which 76 Place is pushing through is needlessly hurried and Philadelphians deserve answers.
Opinion
Opinion
Editor’s Note: There is a fraught but feasible path to finding common ground between community and commerce
When it comes to 76 Place, the next mayor of Philadelphia should take some sound advice and “trust the process.”
Power List
News & Politics
Politics
DEP to host environmental justice town halls throughout April
The meetings will take place in communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Winners & Losers
Policy
Opinion
Opinion: Dems are determined to stop voter ID, even if it comes at the expense of their top legislative goal
Let voters decide on the constitutional amendments instead of wasting time and resources on the dysfunction in Harrisburg.
News & Politics
Politics
PA firefighters urge Shapiro to remove PFAS chemicals from their gear
Shapiro visited Blair County this week to promote his budget’s proposed investments in first responders.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Derek Green has a family-focused approach to running for mayor of Philadelphia
The former City Councilmember says his parenting and political experience drives his campaign for the city’s 100th mayor.
Policy
Politics
Norfolk Southern has spent millions on lobbying and political donations. Will it pay off?
Lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. are pushing reforms to railroad laws as Norfolk Southern faces scrutiny over recent train derailments.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Former Gov. Corbett calls for ‘hyper-localized’ dialogue on democracy, civics
Corbett said conversations at the local level could be the solution to distrust in elections.
Agriculture
Policy
The ‘swatting’ threats against Pennsylvania schools, explained
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating false reports of violence that were called into 911 centers on March 29.
Policy
Opinion
Opinion: Sex education is the elephant in our classrooms
Outdated curriculums, erratic guidelines and unenforceable state standards contribute to Pennsylvania's educational shortcomings.
Winners & Losers
News & Politics
Politics
Fetterman, Casey and Ohio’s Sherrod Brown introduce new rail safety legislation
The bill would direct federal railroad officials to study wheel-related failures and increase safety measures while trains are in motion.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with Admiral Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania’s former Secretary of Health
The U.S. assistant secretary for health addresses the opioid crisis, PA’s COVID-19 response and more.
News & Politics
Policy