General Assembly

Policy

Shapiro unleashes updates to state's Dog Law

The bill increases license fees for dogs and kennels in the commonwealth.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

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

  • By Atiya Irvin-Mitchell

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.

  • By Harrison Cann

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.

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

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

  • By City & State

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

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

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

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

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

PA House committee advances bills to change 2024 primary date

Both bills await further action by the chamber.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

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.

  • By Harrison Cann

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.

  • By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer

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.

  • By Justin Sweitzer

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

  • By Harrison Cann

Campaigns & Elections

Policy

Pennsylvania to enact automatic voter registration at DMV

The commonwealth joins nearly two dozen other states in automatically registering voters

  • By Harrison Cann

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

  • By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE

Philadelphia

Policy

Proposed supervised-injection legislation roils Philadelphia City Council

The bill would ban supervised injection sites from every district except one covering West and Southwest Philadelphia.

  • By Justin Sweitzer and Greg Salisbury

Education

Policy

Lawmakers hear from parents, school leaders on school choice policies

The hearing comes as another legislative body plans to hold a statewide tour on education funding.

  • By Justin Sweitzer
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