News & Politics
State Senate examines gubernatorial line of succession law
The hearing comes after Lt. Gov. John Fetterman temporarily gave up duties after suffering a stroke
Public Health
Biden administration, Philly officials announce launch of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The new suicide prevention hotline will make connecting with a professional in times of crisis as easy as calling or texting three numbers.
Business
Susan Wild, Commerce Secretary Raimondo call for boosting American manufacturing of semiconductors
Wild, Raimondo emphasized the importance of passing the Bipartisan Innovation Act to improve the nation’s competitiveness
Budget
The new state budget brings changes to Pennsylvania’s election laws
For one thing, counties will no longer be able to accept third-party grants to fund elections.
Environment
State budget will give environmental efforts a funding boost, advocates, lawmakers say
The spending plan the General Assembly approved last week includes $220 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to establish a clean streams fund.
Abortion
Wolf takes executive action to protect out-of-state residents seeking abortions
The governor’s order would prohibit state agencies from helping other states crack down on abortion.
Health Care
Pennsylvania is looking at a $250 million investment in long-term care
Long-term care advocates say the state budget is an ‘historic moment’ for long-term care.
Policy
Wolf OKs bill for PA National Guard to provide cybersecurity training to local governments
Malware is reportedly the leading front of asymmetrical warfare.
Budget
Senate lawmakers approve ‘historic’ state budget, raft of constitutional amendments
The measures were approved after extensive debate in the legislature’s upper chamber.
Budget
House lawmakers approve $45.2 billion state budget proposal
Still waiting on the Senate, but House leadership called the plan a responsible one that ‘takes care of people.’
Capitol Beat
Lawmakers send veto-bound transgender athlete bill to Tom Wolf’s desk
The measure would ban trans women from playing on women’s school sports teams.
Health Care
University of Pittsburgh funding could hinge on its fetal tissue research
Republican lawmakers are hoping to stop Pitt from using tissue obtained from elective abortions
Budget
State House Appropriations Committee chair: Budget unlikely to be done by June 30 deadline
Wolf’s budget secretary says a deal is ‘very close and within reach’
Gun Control
Gun control bill once again amended and replaced with GOP concealed-carry legislation
The House Judiciary Committee voted to amend a firearm background check bill, changing it into a constitutional carry proposal.
Abortion
‘Ready to rumble’: Democrats urge voters to keep Roe in mind ahead of fall midterms
Abortion rights advocates say abortion itself is on the ballot this fall.
General Assembly
How a bill becomes a brawl: The fight over the changes needed to the legislative process
City & State takes an inside look at how Harrisburg pols want to rework the way laws are enacted in Pennsylvania
Abortion
Post-Roe Pennsylvania: How we got here and what could happen next
State political leaders are split over the impacts of the decision.
Congress
Toomey, Senate colleagues applauded for bipartisan effort addressing gun violence
Pat Toomey was among the Republicans who worked behind closed doors to get the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act through the Senate.
Business
House Democrats pitch bills to take on price-fixing and price-gouging
‘The act of price gouging is unpatriotic and it needs to be called out,’ said one lawmaker
Budget
Philadelphia’s $5.8 billion budget by the numbers
Final approval of the city’s budget includes increased spending for police, anti-violence programs and property tax relief
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