Technology

Policy

What the Flock? 8 things to know about automated license plate readers in Pennsylvania

ALPRs have drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and civil liberties groups, while proponents tout them as an important law enforcement tool.

  • By City & State

Budget

Policy

‘A moral imperative’: Shapiro touts $12M increase for rape crisis centers

The governor also renewed his call for giving child sexual abuse survivors a two-year window to sue their abusers.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Capitol Beat

Policy

3 financial facts about Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget

The budget includes $2.64 billion in temporary savings due to delayed monthly payments.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Capitol Beat

Policy

10 things to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 state budget

Pennsylvania’s latest budget includes more money for public schools, road repairs and a cost-of-living adjustment for pension beneficiaries.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Policy

Updated Policy

City & State’s 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget tracker

Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion budget into law on July 12.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Environment

Policy

Philly’s new Tree Coalition is leading the street tree-planting movement – and cooling neighborhoods in the process

The local tree tending trend is now under a new public/private partnership seeking to speed progress and save lives.

  • By Harrison Cann

Healthcare

Policy

New legislation, tech look to counter rising healthcare workplace violence

A raft of new measures, from policy to remote alert systems, aims to reverse the rising tide of violence against frontline health workers.

  • By Hilary Danailova

Capitol Beat

Policy

In bipartisan fashion, PA lawmakers vote to repeal tax incentives for data centers

House lawmakers voted 197-5 on Thursday to pass a bill that would repeal sales tax incentives for data center owners and operators.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Capitol Beat

Policy

In wake of high court ruling, Pennsylvanians rally for a skill games solution

Lawmakers, business owners and veterans called for the General Assembly to regulate games of skill.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

U.S. Congress

Updated Policy

Update: Congress passes bipartisan housing affordability bill featuring PA-originated program

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a national Whole-Home Repairs program, received bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate this week

  • By Harrison Cann

Capitol Beat

Policy

6 bills passed by PA lawmakers this week

This week, lawmakers voted on legislation related to AI-generated content, campaign finance and even the Golden Girls.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Arts & Culture

Policy

Better off TED: A day of demonstrating democratic principles comes to Philadelphia

A partnership between the organization known for its educational talks and Visit Philadelphia will delve into the past, present and future of democracy as part of the semiquincentennal celebration.

  • By Hilary Danailova

Capitol Beat

Policy

‘We want ICE out’: Pennsylvania Democrats look to combat Trump’s immigration policies

Democratic lawmakers in the Pennsylvania Senate introduced an “ICE OUT” bill package aimed at combating immigration enforcement

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Philadelphia

Policy

Philly Council rejects Mayor Parker’s tax proposals, gives initial approval to $7.1B budget

Parker wanted to increase taxes on rideshare, retail delivery and short-term rentals, but failed to receive Council approval

  • By Harrison Cann

Capitol Beat

Policy

House lawmakers advance measure to tax digital advertising platforms

Supporters say the legislation could generate hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenue for the state.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Capitol Beat

Policy

4 big questions heading into Pennsylvania budget negotiations

As Pennsylvania’s June 30 budget deadline nears, lawmakers will have to grapple with a structural deficit and whether to find new sources of revenue.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

cannabis

Policy

Ask The Experts: The kush push

How the Trump administration’s reclassification of marijuana changes efforts to legalize recreational cannabis in the commonwealth.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Policy

Policy

Josh Shapiro, Philly sports teams unveil traffic projects to improve stadium complex congestion

The state investment comes just weeks ahead of the World Cup kicking off at Lincoln Financial Field

  • By Harrison Cann

Capitol Beat

Policy

Advocates say skill game revenue could be lifeline for aging Pennsylvanians

Lawmakers continue to debate whether to regulate and tax games of skill.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

data centers

Policy

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new data center standards reflect new reality

The announcement underscores the year-long evolution in the governor’s approach to what has become an energy and environmental flashpoint in Pennsylvania.

  • By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
Next