Capitol Beat
Policy
Plan to distribute $1.16B in federal broadband funds approved by state officials
The commonwealth is slated to receive more than $1 billion through the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program
Policy
Policy
Fund with numbers: Basic Education Funding Commission to go on tour
Lawmakers will meet in Allentown on Sept. 12 to kick off the statewide tour.
Capitol Beat
Politics
‘Today is a day to celebrate’: PA officials tout universal school breakfast program
All schools in the commonwealth will be able to provide free breakfast to students beginning this year.
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA State Police announce body camera pilot program
Troopers in Carlisle are testing out the body cameras ahead of a statewide rollout.
Budget
Policy
State budget passes after Senate return and Shapiro signature
The budget was signed into law more than a month after the June 30 deadline
Capitol Beat
Politics
Shapiro weighs in on Trump indictment: ‘Our democracy survived’
The governor addressed the former president’s latest charges during a visit to Northeast Philadelphia
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Politics
What to know about PA’s 21st House District race
Democrat Lindsay Powell and Republican Erin Connolly Autenreith will face off in September for the vacant seat.
Economic Development
Policy
Shapiro announces $400M workforce training program
The initiative will dole out grants to companies that commit to training new employees.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Ward says budget talks ongoing, Senate to return in August
Republicans are ‘actively negotiating’ with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Legislators’ fall focus
What issues Harrisburg lawmakers left on the table for the fall
Capitol Beat
Policy
What state leaders are saying about the ongoing budget impasse
The PA Senate’s top-ranking Republican said the chamber could return next month, but other obstacles remain.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro touts federal broadband funding in visit to Erie County
The governor said the improved internet access will boost the economy and improve student outcomes.
News & Politics
Politics
The Jan. 6 criminal case tracker
An in-depth chronicling of the ever-growing number of Pennsylvanians charged and convicted of crimes committed during the 2021 insurrection.
News & Politics
Politics
Innamorato resigns, bringing state House back to 101-101 tie
Innamorato resigned as she continues to campaign for Allegheny County executive.
Capitol Beat
Policy
How Pennsylvania plans to deploy $1.16B allocated for broadband expansion
Officials hope to deploy those resources over the next five years.
News & Politics
Policy
Pittman: Hundreds of millions in state funding could be at risk without more budget bills
Meanwhile, the leader for House Democrats urged the Senate to advance an already-passed $45.5B spending plan.
News & Politics
Policy
Opinion: A million reasons to open up primaries in Pennsylvania
A bipartisan effort from two state House lawmakers seeks to end the disenfranchisement of Independent voters in Pennsylvania primary elections.
News & Politics
Policy
10 things you need to know about PA’s budget impasse
The state budget is currently stuck in legislative limbo.
News & Politics
Policy
Shapiro urges PA Senate to advance $45.5B budget plan
The Democratic governor said the budget plan will ‘do a lot of good.’
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Policy