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News & Politics
In Pittsburgh speech, Shapiro says political violence ‘has no place in our society’
The Democratic governor, who was the target of an arson attack this year, spoke in the wake of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Campaigns & Elections
National Democrats announce six-figure investment in Supreme Court retention elections
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee’s spend is just the latest instance of big money pouring into Pennsylvania’s high-stakes judicial races.
Policy
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City & State’s 2025-26 Pennsylvania state budget tracker
Pennsylvania’s ongoing budget impasse is set to enter its third month.
Campaigns & Elections
PA Supreme Court justices talk retention elections, court operations at Philadelphia forum
Ahead of November’s pivotal judicial elections, three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices offered an inside look at Pennsylvania’s highest court during a fireside chat in Philadelphia.
Stacy Garrity
8 things to know about Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity
Garrity, a Republican, announced that she will run for governor of Pennsylvania in 2026.
Capitol Beat
Kim Ward suggests ‘six-month budget’ amid ongoing PA budget impasse
The Pennsylvania Senate president said school choice policies and mass transit funding remain sticking points.
Josh Shapiro
A recent history of efforts to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage
Lawmakers have attempted to raise the minimum wage in the commonwealth, with little success over the last 20 years.
Policy
A Q&A with state Rep. Lindsay Powell
Powell talked with City & State about several bills she has sponsored to increase access to housing and improve quality of life in Pennsylvania communities.
News & Politics
What we now know – and don’t know – about the Pennsylvania budget
Pennsylvania’s fiscal year started on July 1 – and the state still lacks a completed state budget.
Technology
‘This is a competition we have to win’: 4 observations from Dave McCormick’s AI and energy summit
Top leaders in tech and politics, including President Donald Trump, traveled to Pittsburgh for the inaugural event.
Technology
Pennsylvania is a Top 3 state for government AI readiness
A new analysis from Code For America says the commonwealth’s proactive approach to AI “positions it as a leader in responsible AI adoption and innovation.”
Capitol Beat
PA politicos are flocking to Bluesky – here’s who to follow
Democratic lawmakers and other left-leaning posters continue their social media migration from X to Bluesky.
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General Assembly
Junk fees, corporate taxes and boot camps: 5 bills advanced by PA lawmakers this week
City & State rounds up some of the major proposals considered in Harrisburg to close out June.
News & Politics
Democrats look to the state Senate again after passing transit funding out of the House
House Bill 1364 passed the state House Tuesday by a vote of 107-96.
News & Politics
PA senators approve bill banning TikTok from state devices
The bill would prohibit TikTok and other successor apps from being installed on electronic devices bought with state dollars.
Health Care
Pennsylvania caregivers sound the alarm on a worsening workforce crisis
Potential cuts to Medicaid could further complicate an already dire situation.
Policy
Calls to increase SEPTA funding continue ahead of public hearings
Local electeds and transit advocates continue calls for consistent funding
Labor
Pennsylvania turns to AI to speed up hiring process
The commonwealth aims to bring the time it takes to hire a new employee down to under 50 days
Campaigns & Elections
Four for Friday: Harrisburg happenings
State lawmakers advanced bills to legalize recreational cannabis and fund private school scholarships to kick off the month of May.
Health Care
State lawmakers and health experts debate how to save PA hospitals
During a State Senate Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee hearing, panelists laid bare the challenges and offered solutions
