Capitol Beat

Policy

Winging it: How government agencies are fighting bird flu

COVID, quarantines, worst- and best-case scenarios: behind the scenes of Pennsylvania’s fight against avian flu and the next pandemic.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Health Care

Policy

For PA’s eds & meds, a funding crisis upends work, healthcare and the economy

As the Trump administration continues its war on higher education and research, public health stakeholders are sounding the alarm over the damage to come.

  • By Harrison Cann

Philadelphia

Policy

SEPTA service cuts would cost hundreds of millions in property value, revenue losses, study shows

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia held a webinar Wednesday to highlight the widespread regional impact of SEPTA’s proposed service cuts

  • By Harrison Cann

General Assembly

Policy

‘AI is not the future; it is current’: Lawmakers examine how to make Pennsylvania an AI powerhouse

GOP lawmakers traveled to Pittsburgh for a hearing focused on all things artificial intelligence.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Transportation

Policy

From Philly to Pittsburgh, mass transit leaders sound the alarm on funding shortfalls

Hearings in the commonwealth’s two largest cities highlight growing public transportation needs

  • By Harrison Cann

Philadelphia

Policy

As brutal service cuts and fare increases loom, Philly-area officials demand solutions for SEPTA

With House Democrats and Senate Republicans both holding a slim majority in their respective chamber, a bipartisan deal is needed to get funding back on track.

  • By Harrison Cann

Capitol Beat

Policy

PA House passes bill creating criminal offense for tracking device-based stalking

The legislation heads to the Senate after passing with a 201-2 vote.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Philadelphia

Policy

Philadelphia among the U.S. cities preparing for ‘quite epic’ 2026 World Cup

The tournament will bring millions of fans and 48 teams to 11 cities in the U.S. – and Philadelphia’s Lemon Hill Park’s Fan Fest expects 25,000 people

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Capitol Beat

Policy

Experts: PA’s permitting reforms could serve as efficiency model nationwide

Efforts to expedite efficiently offer a blueprint for other states looking to streamline operations and improve service delivery, according to a fellow at the Institute for Responsive Government.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Law Enforcement

Policy

As PA police departments regionalize, questions arise about gains, losses

The commonwealth has more local police departments than any other state

  • By Harrison Cann

Policy

Policy

Warehouses have become PA’s biggest cash crop – for better and worse

A look at how Pennsylvania became a warehouse and logistics powerhouse – and how local communities are making sure they don’t get boxed out.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Policy

Policy

‘We’re fighting back’: PA House Dems celebrate passage of Affordable Care Act protections

The bipartisan votes now put the onus on state Senate Republicans to advance the four bills and send them to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Technology

Policy

Shapiro says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results

The governor said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Philadelphia

Policy

What to know about the University of Pennsylvania’s fraught funding

Cuts to federal funding and research puts Penn in a precarious position

  • By Harrison Cann

Education

Policy

Lessons learned: PA’s educational evolution five years after the pandemic

From kindergarten laptops to college takeout preferences, changes have been the only constant.

  • By Hilary Danailova

Capitol Beat

Policy

Bipartisan paid family leave bill advances in Pennsylvania House

The legislation, known as the Family Care Act, would provide eligible residents with between 12 and 20 weeks of paid leave.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Health Care

Policy

Fallout: Five years after the pandemic, PA health care is still absorbing impact

Five people who helped steer Pennsylvania’s health response to the pandemic reflect on those early days of crisis – and what we’ve learned for next time.

  • By Hilary Danailova

Philadelphia

Policy

Parker’s ‘One Philly 2.0’ budget pushes campaign promises – and tax cuts

The Philadelphia mayor’s second spending plan focuses on housing and addiction services

  • By Harrison Cann

Business

Policy

COVID five years later: How the pandemic changed the way PA does business

Stakeholders discuss the shutdowns – and what could have been done differently.

  • By Harrison Cann

Philadelphia

Policy

Philly Mayor Parker’s $6.7B budget - by the numbers

The city’s chief executive unveiled her 2025-2026 spending proposal to City Council Thursday morning

  • By Harrison Cann
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