Capitol Beat
Policy
Ward says budget talks ongoing, Senate to return in August
Republicans are ‘actively negotiating’ with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Legislators’ fall focus
What issues Harrisburg lawmakers left on the table for the fall
Business
Policy
Fetterman introduces bill to allow striking workers to collect SNAP benefits
The bill comes amid ongoing strikes from the locomotive industry to entertainment
Capitol Beat
Policy
What state leaders are saying about the ongoing budget impasse
The PA Senate’s top-ranking Republican said the chamber could return next month, but other obstacles remain.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro touts federal broadband funding in visit to Erie County
The governor said the improved internet access will boost the economy and improve student outcomes.
Policy
Policy
As PA sees record number of SNAP recipients, advocates call for a minimum wage increase
More than 2 million Pennsylvanians received food assistance in June.
Education
Policy
PASSHE leaders vote to freeze tuition for fifth straight year
Tuition will remain at $7,716 for in-state students.
News & Politics
Policy
Lawmakers renew calls for rail safety reforms after state’s latest train derailment
The accident has intensified the attention of state and federal officials.
Policy
Policy
PA DEP receives $3M for development of building code training programs
The award will help fund training programs at career and technical schools and community colleges.
Capitol Beat
Policy
How Pennsylvania plans to deploy $1.16B allocated for broadband expansion
Officials hope to deploy those resources over the next five years.
News & Politics
Policy
Pittman: Hundreds of millions in state funding could be at risk without more budget bills
Meanwhile, the leader for House Democrats urged the Senate to advance an already-passed $45.5B spending plan.
News & Politics
Policy
Opinion: A million reasons to open up primaries in Pennsylvania
A bipartisan effort from two state House lawmakers seeks to end the disenfranchisement of Independent voters in Pennsylvania primary elections.
News & Politics
Policy
10 things you need to know about PA’s budget impasse
The state budget is currently stuck in legislative limbo.
News & Politics
Policy
Shapiro urges PA Senate to advance $45.5B budget plan
The Democratic governor said the budget plan will ‘do a lot of good.’
News & Politics
Policy
PA House passes budget bill as Shapiro vows to veto voucher funding
The Democratic governor said he would veto the funding to allow the state budget to advance.
Technology
Policy
Pennsylvania to receive nearly $1.2 billion in federal funding for broadband development
President Biden announced allocations for the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment grant program Monday
Policy
PA House advances bills to raise minimum wage, create tax credit program
Both bills advanced through the narrowly divided chamber.
Transportation
Policy
A brief history of havoc on Pennsylvania’s highways
City & State looks at some of the most memorable highway incidents over the last 10 years.
Policy
Policy
The Explainer: Defining the difference between a town, borough and city
When it comes to Pennsylvania localities, a whole lot of defining and codifying goes into determining where you live.
Transportation
Policy