Policy
Congress
Mayors fret over the possibility of ARPA fund clawbacks
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti said the city is using ARPA money to help certain businesses raise workers’ pay.
Labor
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 3.9% in December
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level ever recorded, dating back to 1976.
Philadelphia
SEPTA signs agreement to make it easier for minority-owned businesses to work with the transit system
Philly and Chicago have signed an agreement that would allow small and minority-owned businesses to work for both agencies under one certification.
News & Politics
Here’s what’s next in the Larry Krasner impeachment process
A look back at City & State’s top stories of 2022 and what’s happened since.
Policy
Will 2023 be the year Pennsylvania legalizes adult-use marijuana?
The first in a series: A look back at City & State’s top stories of 2022 and what’s happened since.
News & Politics
New year, new bills: 10 proposals by state lawmakers coming next legislative session
Ban TikTok? Ban legislators from owning taxpayer-funded cars? These measures and more are on the table.
Transportation
Nearly 30 years after the ADA, local transit agencies are getting federal funds to make them more accessible
Philly and Pittsburgh are among the cities receiving money from the Federal Transit Administration
Congress
Congress rolls out $1.7 trillion spending deal in race to Friday deadline
House Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Scott Perry, want Senate Republicans to block the spending bill.
Law Enforcement
Philly getting a big chunk of federal dollars to address gun violence and violent crime
Wolf announced $25 million dollars will be allocated to Philadelphia police, including $20 million for the DA’s office.
Economic Development
Two state lawmakers want to audit Philadelphia and Pittsburgh sports stadiums.
They say the move would reveal the true value of the teams for taxpayers.
Labor
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4% in October
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level ever dating back to 1976.
Capitol Beat
Wolf signs $2 billion tax credit package that boosts natural gas industry
The bill was negotiated behind closed doors and drew ire from both sides of the aisle.
Policy
Pennsylvania’s last-minute $2 billion tax credit proposal, explained
A look at the ‘PA EDGE’ proposal approved by lawmakers
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News & Politics
‘It takes time’: Chapman warns of ‘days-long’ vote-counting process ahead of midterms
The acting secretary of state said people ‘should not expect complete results on election night.’
Labor
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate drops to 4.1% in September
The state unemployment rate is at its lowest level since April 2000.
Capitol Beat
City & State explores the potential for high school athletes selling their name, image and likeness (NIL)
As the PIAA considers a new policy for these athletes, experts question the legality and purpose of the proposal.
Elections
State Senate panel unanimously approves ballot security legislation
The legislation would require counties to adopt specific safeguards for the transportation of ballots.
Campaigns & Elections
Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?
The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.
Criminal Justice
The push to compensate those who were wrongfully convicted gets a bipartisan backing in Harrisburg
New bill would award damages to individuals based on the number of years they spent incarcerated.
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