Winners & Losers
Budget
Policy
House lawmakers approve $45.2 billion state budget proposal
Still waiting on the Senate, but House leadership called the plan a responsible one that ‘takes care of people.’
Education
Opinion
Now is the time to equitably fund Pennsylvania’s education system
In an op-ed, state Rep. Ben Sanchez addresses what he calls an ‘injustice’ within the state legislature when it comes to school funding.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Charlie Dent and other former GOP officials endorse Josh Shapiro for governor
Dent says Shapiro’s opponent, Doug Mastriano, is ‘a threat to the rule of law and the constitutional order.’
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Making the case for second place: Ranked-choice voting explained
Proponents of this system of voting in Pennsylvania are trying to make some headway. Here are a few of their ideas.
Jim Kenney
Politics
UPDATE: Kenney’s comments following Fourth of July shooting spark outrage among local officials
Some City Council members have called for the mayor’s resignation. Kenney sought to clarify his comments Wednesday afternoon.
News & Politics
Politics
Lawmakers send bill reforming fireworks law to Gov. Wolf
The legislation would give municipalities the power to regulate when fireworks can be used.
News & Politics
Politics
Matt Dowling won’t run for reelection after DUI charge
Dowling says retiring will help him focus on his wellness and family.
Events
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Fetterman and Oz tout support as abortion debate ramps up
Both U.S. Senate candidates received endorsements from abortion-focused groups on Friday.
Philadelphia
Politics
Four Democrats join GOP lawmakers voting to investigate DA Larry Krasner
The House passed a resolution seeking to potentially impeach the controversial DA.
Budget
Politics
This week’s headlines: Budget talks continue as lawmakers focus on school curricula
A roundup of the week’s political news with no shortage of surprises during budget season.
Budget
Politics
Trump says Pennsylvania budget should be ‘tied’ to bill expanding poll watcher access
The former president is wading into conversations about the state budget.
Winners & Losers
Events
Personality
Finally, snapshots from City & State’s Philly ‘Forty Under 40’ event.
We know we made you wait, but better late than never?
Satire/Odd News
Personality
If the shoe fits: Reimagining our Law Power 100 firms as anything but a white shoe
A less straitlaced guide for well-heeled lawyers and their firms.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Lawmakers send veto-bound transgender athlete bill to Tom Wolf’s desk
The measure would ban trans women from playing on women’s school sports teams.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Working behind the scenes: A Q&A with attorney Adam Bonin
The Philly lawyer talks about his work in election law and the likelihood of major lawsuits in 2022.
News & Politics
Opinion
The overturning of Roe is just the beginning – LGBTQ+ rights could be next
As Pride Month comes to a close, a reminder to always fight for what is right.
Healthcare
Policy