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.’
News & Politics
Policy
PA House passes budget bill as Shapiro vows to veto voucher funding
The Democratic governor said he would veto the funding to allow the state budget to advance.
Transportation
Politics
With I-95 bridge success, Shapiro has passed his first big test
The governor’s handling of the disaster has won over some critics. But will it help win over a divided legislature?
News & Politics
Politics
State lawmakers join forces with the Forward Party
The two lawmakers will now be aligned with the Forward Party but will remain registered as Democrats.
Transportation
Policy
I-95 collapse spotlights issues with road and bridge funding
Numerous factors are complicating the road ahead for the state’s gas tax.
Environment
Politics
Pennsylvania officials declare ‘Code Red’ air quality alert due to Canada fires
Smoke from wildfires smothered the East Coast on Wednesday, with officials urging residents to limit time outside.
General Assembly
Opinion
Opinion: Skill games legislation ignores needs of older, vulnerable Pennsylvanians
AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director Dave Henderson calls on lawmakers to reject legislation that would tax and regulate skill games.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Bills combating porch pirates and unknown AirTags advance out of Senate committee
The state Senate Judiciary Committee advanced three bills Tuesday morning.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Sex abuse victims call on state Senate to pass statute of limitations reforms
State Rep. Mark Rozzi and victims from the Amish and Mennonite communities recounted their abuse experiences outside the state Capitol Monday.
Capitol Beat
Opinion
Opinion: Skill games present a golden opportunity for Pennsylvania
State Sen. Gene Yaw writes in support of regulating skills games at the state level.
News & Politics
Politics
Here’s how PA’s congressional delegation voted on the debt ceiling deal
The deal passed the U.S. House with a 314-117 vote this week.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Dave McCormick: ‘America needs to go to the gym’
The former hedge fund executive is contemplating another U.S. Senate run.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Bipartisan proposal seeks to establish student teacher stipend program
State Sens. Ryan Aument and Vincent Hughes hope to address staffing shortages and educators’ financial struggles.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA property tax relief bill takes a step forward
The legislation would expand Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
Personality
Personality
Shapiro’s first four months ‘by the numbers’
Here are the governor’s biggest moments from his short time in office.
Capitol Beat
Politics
5 things we know, post-primary edition
Progressives prevailed in Pittsburgh and more special elections could be on the horizon.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Heather Boyd wins special election, Dems keep control of PA House
The race between Boyd and GOP candidate Katie Ford was one of the most-watched of this cycle and included an endorsement by President Joe Biden.
News & Politics
Politics
5 Pennsylvania elections to watch for outside of Philadelphia
From state courts to county council, here are the most significant races in the state.
Capitol Beat
Politics