Policy
Congress
Toomey, Senate colleagues applauded for bipartisan effort addressing gun violence
Pat Toomey was among the Republicans who worked behind closed doors to get the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act through the Senate.
Business
House Democrats pitch bills to take on price-fixing and price-gouging
‘The act of price gouging is unpatriotic and it needs to be called out,’ said one lawmaker
Budget
Philadelphia’s $5.8 billion budget by the numbers
Final approval of the city’s budget includes increased spending for police, anti-violence programs and property tax relief
Education
Members of the LGBTQ community denounce new, so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bills
Two GOP-backed bills aimed at giving parents control over when their kids learn about sexual orientation is drawing ire
Capitol Beat
GOP effort to expand poll watcher access advances in state House
Legislation from state Sen. Doug Mastriano would allow poll watchers to travel to any precinct in the state.
Labor
Labor advocates wary of classification bill despite support from gig workers
A recent poll shows ridesharing drivers want to maintain their flexibility
Public Safety
Fang mail: Pennsylvania ranked fourth among states in the number of dog attacks on postal workers
USPS report shows more than 5,4000 mail carriers nationwide were wounded by canines last year.
Health Care
Casey, Houlahan call on Congress to address rising health care costs
The Democratic lawmakers joined advocates pushing for further investments in care and reductions in health care costs
Capitol Beat
An optimistic Seth Grove looks to begin bipartisan talks on election reforms
Gov. Tom Wolf’s office says Grove has ‘no credibility on election issues’
Capitol Beat
State lawmakers advance measure to cut corporate taxes
GOP bill would lower corporate tax rate from 9.99% to at least 6.99%
News & Politics
Democrats fail in efforts to force votes on gun legislation in Harrisburg
In wake of recent mass shootings, Democrats accused Republicans of blocking action on gun-related reforms
Economic Development
GOP advances efforts to privatize liquor system via constitutional amendment
Mihalek’s proposal would allow voters to decide on replacing the state-run system.
Capitol Beat
‘A declaration of war’: GOP lawmakers eviscerate PennDOT’s bridge tolling plan
Lawmakers and business leaders called on the Wolf administration to end the plan
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Public Safety
In wake of South Street shooting, an existential threat to businesses
City officials and police are weighing options that ensure public safety while not hampering businesses on South Street
General Assembly
Free-market think tank calls for expanded school choice policies and tax reforms
The Commonwealth Foundation has unveiled a 23-point legislative agenda for 2023
News & Politics
Despite bipartisan support, it’s unclear what’s holding up the Fairness Act in Harrisburg
As many are celebrating Pride month, LGBTQ Pennsylvanians are continuing the fight for protections from discrimination.
News & Politics
With budget season approaching, Pennsylvania business leaders want a corporate tax cut
Pennsylvania chambers of commerce say a tax cut will attracts businesses and create jobs.
Gun Control
Democrats in Harrisburg call for gun law reforms after deadly Texas shooting
An effort to ban semi-automatic rifles failed in the state House on Wednesday
Abortion
Here’s how some are bracing for a post-Roe Pennsylvania
Stark choices await both sides if the Supreme Court overturns the landmark abortion rights decision.
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