Capitol Beat
Ethics
Doug Mastriano sues university, academics for criticizing dissertation
The lawsuit stems from academic fraud claims filed against Mastriano’s biography of WWI Sgt. Alvin York
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Rep. Manny Guzman discusses state House Dems’ Central PA Delegation, recent budget wins
The chair of the General Assembly’s Central Pennsylvania Delegation says this year’s state budget contains lots of good things for residents across the commonwealth.
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Shapiro asks administration to develop statewide housing action plan
The governor signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing housing shortages in Pennsylvania.
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In the battle over how to legislate skill games, everyone is playing for keeps
With looming court rulings and potential budget deficits, is it time to bet on skill games regulation?
Decision 2024
Gov. Josh Shapiro brings ‘real freedom’ message to the DNC
The commonwealth's chief executive urged Democrats to "do the hard work necessary to win this election."
Decision 2024
PA pols make their presence felt at DNC
Politicians from all levels of government are taking center stage at the quadrennial Democratic National Convention, held this year in Chicago.
Decision 2024
3 takeaways from Eugene DePasquale’s press club appearance
Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for attorney general discussed abortion rights, addiction, elections and more.
Capitol Beat
Ask The Experts: Smartphones In Schools
Advocates and policymakers across the political spectrum are making a concerted effort to limit smartphone use in K-12 schools.
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Trip Advisor: legislative edition
A look into some of the more interesting itineraries of PA lawmakers in 2023.
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Track and yield
Pennsylvania's horse racing industry receives hundreds of millions of dollars each year from the state – what does the state get in return?
Infrastructure
Major federal bridge grants jump-start long-stalled projects, including I-83 in Harrisburg
The Biden administration announced $5 billion to build major bridge replacements, including several grants that were among the largest received by states in their history.
Housing
County officials, housing advocates upset by popular home repair program’s omission from state budget
The Whole-Home Repairs program was a budget omission after originally passing as bipartisan legislation
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Democratic state Reps. Bullock, Kinsey resign from PA House
Democrats will maintain their majority due to a provision in the House rules.
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9 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 state budget
City & State’s guide to what is – and isn’t – being funded over the next fiscal year.
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10 bills passed by PA lawmakers this budget cycle
As budget negotiations continue, state lawmakers have kept busy by passing a flurry of bills.
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Opinion: To keep gun violence down in Philadelphia, invest in crime victims
In an op-ed, Yolanda Jennings writes that Trauma Recovery Centers are a model proven to help survivors heal from crime and violence.
Capitol Beat
PA Senate advances bill seeking to discourage divestments from Israel
The bill would prohibit state funds from divesting from Israel and penalize colleges and universities that seek to do the same.
News & Politics
Capital Numbers Games
A look at the issues in play in this year’s state budget negotiations
Interviews & Profiles
Q&A with State Senate Aging & Youth Chair Judy Ward
The state senator speaks on issues with aging in place and the state’s 10-year plan for seniors
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich
Kavulich talks with City & State about the department’s new 10-year strategic plan.
