The fight to put some teeth back into dog laws: A City & State investigation

Why dog licenses are key to keeping Pennsylvania’s pups – and people – safe.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 8, 2022

State lawmakers praised this year’s budget as historic. Here’s what’s in it.

This year’s state budget includes more cash for education, a business tax cut and some changes to the state’s election laws.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 26, 2022

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.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 13, 2022

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.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• July 12, 2022

Senate lawmakers approve ‘historic’ state budget, raft of constitutional amendments

The measures were approved after extensive debate in the legislature’s upper chamber.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 8, 2022

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.’

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 7, 2022

This week’s headlines: Budget talks continue as lawmakers focus on school curricula

A roundup of the week’s political news with no shortage of surprises during budget season.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 30, 2022

Trump says Pennsylvania budget should be ‘tied’ to bill expanding poll watcher access

The former president is wading into conversations about the state budget.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 30, 2022

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’

• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 28, 2022

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

• By Harrison Cann
• June 23, 2022

It’s budget season in Pennsylvania. Here are five things to watch for.

Lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf have until midnight on June 30 to pass the 2022-23 state budget

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• June 9, 2022

Philadelphia’s 2023 $5.6 billion executive budget broken down by the numbers

• By Harrison Cann
• March 31, 2022

Wolf reflects on legacy, unveils $43.7B spending plan in last budget address

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 8, 2022

The Pennsylvania executive budget by the numbers

• By Harrison Cann
• February 8, 2022

Democrats unveil $3.75 billion education spending plan

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• January 31, 2022

Brendan Boyle and fellow progressives push hard for a wealth tax

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 15, 2021

U.S. Senate hopefuls are split over the bipartisan infrastructure plan

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 11, 2021

Everything you need to know about PA's 2021-22 budget

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 19, 2021

Pa. college athletes can now cash in on their name, image or likeness

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 1, 2021

Wolf signs state budget, touts increased funding for education

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 30, 2021