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
University of Pittsburgh funding could hinge on its fetal tissue research
Republican lawmakers are hoping to stop Pitt from using tissue obtained from elective abortions
Budget
Policy
State House Appropriations Committee chair: Budget unlikely to be done by June 30 deadline
Wolf’s budget secretary says a deal is ‘very close and within reach’
Gun Control
Policy
Gun control bill once again amended and replaced with GOP concealed-carry legislation
The House Judiciary Committee voted to amend a firearm background check bill, changing it into a constitutional carry proposal.
Abortion
Policy
‘Ready to rumble’: Democrats urge voters to keep Roe in mind ahead of fall midterms
Abortion rights advocates say abortion itself is on the ballot this fall.
General Assembly
Policy
How a bill becomes a brawl: The fight over the changes needed to the legislative process
City & State takes an inside look at how Harrisburg pols want to rework the way laws are enacted in Pennsylvania
Power List
Power Lists