Capitol Beat
Policy
4 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s latest bird flu briefing
Experts said the threat from avian flu is unlikely to dissipate in the near future.
Josh Shapiro
Policy
New revenue sources – and longstanding debates – dominate state budget talks
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address provides an early glimpse of what to expect from negotiations over the next four months.
Policy
Policy
Treasurer Stacy Garrity bans DeepSeek AI platform from Pennsylvania Treasury devices
The state treasurer said the move is necessary to safeguard the data and sensitive information of Pennsylvanians.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Constellation says restart of Three Mile Island reactor is ahead of schedule
The leader of a regional business group said Wednesday that the effort will be an ‘economic development boon’ for the region.
Capitol Beat
Opinion
Opinion: Paid leave for Pennsylvanians is an opportunity to put politics aside
A bipartisan duo makes the case for the General Assembly to pass the Family Care Act.
News & Politics
Politics
4 ways federal government actions are impacting Pennsylvania
This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro sued President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk set his sights on a limestone mine in Western Pennsylvania.
Budget
Policy
3 takeaways from the IFO’s new Pennsylvania budget projections
The IFO predicts the state’s budget deficit could grow to $6 billion by the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Capitol Beat
Politics
What to know about the plan to close 2 Pennsylvania prisons
The Shapiro administration estimates the closures could save the state $100 million annually.
Criminal Justice
Opinion
Opinion: Investing in public defenders is essential for justice to be served
Providing additional resources to represent indigent people is a cost-effective way to improve lives and communities.
Capitol Beat
Policy
8 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget proposal
The Democratic governor’s latest budget proposal calls for legal weed and a tax on video gaming machines.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers
On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.
Budget
Policy
What to watch for in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal
Shapiro is set to give his annual budget address in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
Capitol Beat
Policy
What to know about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s ‘Lightning Plan’ for PA energy
The governor unveiled a six-part energy plan days before his 2025 budget address.
General Assembly
Policy
‘The timeline for reform is urgent’: Advocates push for independent redistricting commission to draw political maps
Lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to improve the redistricting process.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Pennsylvania’s row officers get sworn in for new terms
Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Timothy DeFoor were sworn in for a second term, while newly elected Attorney General Dave Sunday was sworn in for his first term on Tuesday.
Capitol Beat
Personality
Michelle Henry reflects back on her time as attorney general
Pennsylvania’s outgoing attorney general reflects back on her tenure and talks about being the freshly minted state inspector general.
Philadelphia
Policy
Afterschool Special: Lt. Gov. Davis pushes statewide program in North Philadelphia
The BOOST initiative received $11.5 million in the 2024-2025 budget
Capitol Beat
Policy
Meet the General Assembly's new committee chairs
A new session means new leadership for the legislature’s 52 standing committees.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Farm Show roundtable examines technology’s impact on PA agriculture
Senate lawmakers held a discussion focused on opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies in agriculture.
Capitol Beat
Policy