Capitol Beat
Policy
State lawmakers advance measure to cut corporate taxes
GOP bill would lower corporate tax rate from 9.99% to at least 6.99%
News & Politics
Policy
Democrats fail in efforts to force votes on gun legislation in Harrisburg
In wake of recent mass shootings, Democrats accused Republicans of blocking action on gun-related reforms
Economic Development
Policy
GOP advances efforts to privatize liquor system via constitutional amendment
Mihalek’s proposal would allow voters to decide on replacing the state-run system.
Capitol Beat
Policy
‘A declaration of war’: GOP lawmakers eviscerate PennDOT’s bridge tolling plan
Lawmakers and business leaders called on the Wolf administration to end the plan
Business
Policy
In wake of South Street shooting, an existential threat to businesses
City officials and police are weighing options that ensure public safety while not hampering businesses on South Street
General Assembly
Policy
Free-market think tank calls for expanded school choice policies and tax reforms
The Commonwealth Foundation has unveiled a 23-point legislative agenda for 2023
News & Politics
Special Report
Policy
Despite bipartisan support, it’s unclear what’s holding up the Fairness Act in Harrisburg
As many are celebrating Pride month, LGBTQ Pennsylvanians are continuing the fight for protections from discrimination.
News & Politics
Policy
With budget season approaching, Pennsylvania business leaders want a corporate tax cut
Pennsylvania chambers of commerce say a tax cut will attracts businesses and create jobs.
Gun Control
Policy
Democrats in Harrisburg call for gun law reforms after deadly Texas shooting
An effort to ban semi-automatic rifles failed in the state House on Wednesday
Abortion
Policy
Here’s how some are bracing for a post-Roe Pennsylvania
Stark choices await both sides if the Supreme Court overturns the landmark abortion rights decision.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers remember trailblazing Black speaker with ‘K. Leroy Irvis Day of Action’
In 1977, Irvis was the first Black man elected speaker of a state legislature since Reconstruction
Transportation
Policy
Philly officials support GOP bike lane protection bill
City and state lawmakers rode into Dilworth Park to celebrate Bike to Work Day and call for better cyclist safety measures.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Pennsylvania, flush with cash, could see surplus go down the drain
Financial experts say COVID relief funds should be reserved for one-time uses
Satire/Odd News
Policy
Should the Hershey Kiss be Pennsylvania’s official state candy?
Policymakers are set to debate this dense subject at City & State’s 2022 Pennsylvania Power 100 event
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
GOP Sen. Cris Dush calls on state to disavow ballot drop box use
The request comes one week prior to the primaries.
Cryptocurrency
Policy
Corman looks to form cryptocurrency task force
The GOP leader says Pennsylvania should prepare for economic opportunities created by the digital currency boom.
Tom Wolf
Policy
SCOTUS opinion could put the General Assembly in the driver’s seat on abortion rights
But legislative leaders appear reluctant to act based on the draft opinion.
Healthcare
Policy
Pennsylvania is feeling the pressure of neighboring states’ passage of adult-use marijuana
What a move to greener pastures might look like.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Changes to Pennsylvania’s corporate tax rate could be coming. Here’s what you need to know.
Lawmakers are looking to cut the state’s Corporate Net Income Tax and could soon reach a resolution.
Capitol Beat
Policy