Education
Policy
Philadelphia students navigate school without access to school libraries
The number of school librarians in Philadelphia has declined over the past decade, from about 57 in the 2012-13 school year to just one in the 2023-24 school year
General Assembly
Policy
Shapiro unleashes updates to state's Dog Law
The bill increases license fees for dogs and kennels in the commonwealth.
Special Reports
Policy
How AI is poised to impact government – and vice versa
The future is now – and the public and private sector are both working together and at cross-purposes to meet the moment
Special Reports
Policy
The battle to deep-six the deepfake threat to elections levels up
Officials are racing to outflank misinformation agents and their metastasizing use of artificial intelligence.
Education
Policy
Report: Student loan repayments will likely crimp tax revenue
States and cities will likely get less in sales tax revenue. Because borrowers will have less discretionary income, states and cities will likely see less tax revenue, a recent Pew report says.
News & Politics
Policy
Five For Friday: PA leaders react to Biden’s hydrogen hub announcement
Politicos, policymakers and other parties weigh in on the alternative energy investment
News & Politics
Policy
Inconvenience fee: Rutter’s will pay PA $1 million, bolster security measures after data breach
The chain – a competitor of Wawa and Sheetz – first notified consumers of the data breach in February 2020.
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia attempts to put accessibility at the forefront of disability data
The city’s disability map can help policymakers deliver more inclusive and accessible services for those living with disabilities
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
House lawmakers approve bill moving PA’s 2024 primary to April 2
Lawmakers considered two bills to move the primary, but only one passed.
Economic Development
Policy
Do opportunity zones work? Erie is beginning to find out
The jury is still out, but recent research has provided new insights into the tax incentive meant to lure investment to distressed areas
Capitol Beat
Policy
8 things to know about the new tax code bill passed by the PA House
The legislation would speed up the state’s corporate tax reduction and expand existing programs, among other things.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
PA House committee advances bills to change 2024 primary date
Both bills await further action by the chamber.
Policy
Policy
Shapiro announces development of new statewide economic development plan
The governor also announced the creation of a $10 million pilot program to spur business growth.
Special Reports
Policy
The race to ensure PA remains an innovation hub
With other states fast encroaching on its turf, a new commitment to being business- and workforce development-friendly is the order of the day across the commonwealth.
Special Reports
Policy
Alternatives to college are creating a new career pipeline
An increasing number of substitutes for four-year colleges are preparing students for well-paying, in-demand careers.
Transportation
Policy
PennDOT finalizes agreement to expand passenger rail service in western PA
The finalized agreement with Norfolk Southern would add an additional trip between New York and Pittsburgh.
Health Care
Policy
Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit welcomes the region’s top healthcare experts and officials
The summit’s panels focused on elder care, innovations in primary care delivery and more
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Pennsylvania to enact automatic voter registration at DMV
The commonwealth joins nearly two dozen other states in automatically registering voters
Capitol Beat
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants you to text him
Pennsylvania’s chief executive has joined Community to send and receive text messages directly from constituents
Philadelphia
Policy