Technology
Policy
Experts: Pennsylvania missed identifying thousands of unserved internet areas
The Broadband Development Authority could cause the state to lose out on millions in federal funding by failing to identify broadband needs.
Budget
Policy
Cities face mounting financial pressures with fiscal cliff nearing
City officials are trying to prepare for two potentially devastating scenarios: a recession or the U.S. defaulting on its loans
Capitol Beat
Policy
Bipartisan proposal seeks to establish student teacher stipend program
State Sens. Ryan Aument and Vincent Hughes hope to address staffing shortages and educators’ financial struggles.
Philadelphia
Policy
Traveling Violation
The Philadelphia 76ers’ plan to move from South Philly to Center City is drawing plenty of opposition from local residents.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Bill expanding canned cocktail sales advances through Senate committee
The GOP-authored bill would allow canned cocktail sales in spaces not operated by state stores
Environment
Policy
Report: Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationally in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020
The southwestern region of the state accounts for nearly half of the commonwealth’s pollution
News & Politics
Policy
5 things you may have missed in Harrisburg this week
From Gov. Josh Shapiro signing his first bill to a flurry of action in the House and Senate, there was a lot that went down this week.
News & Politics
Policy
Josh Shapiro signs bill eliminating out-of-pocket costs for some breast cancer screenings
The new law will require insurers to cover one breast screening per year for women at a high risk for cancer.
News & Politics
Policy
Josh Shapiro announces support for Fairness Act
The Democratic governor said Wednesday that it is “long past time” to pass nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ community.
News & Politics
Policy
Lawmakers want colleagues to take a chance on skill games
Proponents say regulating games of skill could raise $300 million annually.
News & Politics
Policy
State House gets closer to realizing mail-in ballot and pre-canvassing reforms
The bill that would allow more time for elections officials to count mail-in ballots now heads to the House chamber for a vote.
Education
Policy
Incomplete assignment: PASSHE officials delay action on tuition rates
The university system’s board of governors decided to wait until after the state budget is completed to vote on setting tuition rates.
News & Politics
Policy
Is Pennsylvania any closer to having legal weed?
The commonwealth continues to lag behind its neighbors in cashing in on legalized recreational marijuana.
News & Politics
Policy
Pennsylvania sees big drop in housing project permit approvals
The slowdown could impact state and city efforts to increase the number of affordable homes.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro puts ‘tranq’ on the controlled substances list
The governor also reaffirmed his opposition to safe injection sites.
Policy
Policy
Marriage equality measure gets a bipartisan backing with new bill; Dems give a renewed push for the Fairness Act
The LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus wants to codify marriage equality and anti-discrimination language into state law.
Agriculture
Policy
The ‘swatting’ threats against Pennsylvania schools, explained
The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating false reports of violence that were called into 911 centers on March 29.
News & Politics
Policy
Is your TikTok account hiding enemies of the state? How do you know?
Some lawmakers are trying to ban the app from government-owned devices, a move experts say will strengthen cybersecurity.
Agriculture
Policy
‘We need to redouble our efforts’: Josh Shapiro renews his fight against the bird flu
The governor and Sen. Scott Martin met with farmers to discuss the latest measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
Healthcare
Policy