LGBTQ+
Policy
Wolf signs executive order discouraging use of conversion therapy
Wolf says order is ‘the best I can do’ without broader legislation
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Independent voters make a case before state committee for inclusion in primary elections
Legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections has gained more bipartisan support in Harrisburg.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with House Agriculture Committee Executive Director Kerry Golden
Agriculture is so much more than growing crops and rearing animals.
Policy
Policy
The fight to put some teeth back into dog laws: A City & State investigation
Why dog licenses are key to keeping Pennsylvania’s pups – and people – safe.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: The mail-in voting law is upheld and Doug Mastriano gets GOP endorsements
Here is a roundup of the week’s hottest political news.
Elections (Archived)
Politics
Pennsylvania state House races to watch
Several races in the November election could decide the fate of the General Assembly under a new administration.
Analysis
Personality
Here is your Assembly Age-Appropriate Analysis
This generational breakdown of the state legislature is one for the ages.
News & Politics
Politics
This week’s headlines: Wolf sues over abortion measure and GOP leaders call for a tuition freeze
A roundup of the week’s political news.
Healthcare
Policy
‘A maternal mortality crisis’ – the crux of Dems’ second ‘Post-Roe’ hearing on abortion
Dems looked at issues around abortion, the SCOTUS ruling, and how communities of color may be impacted by an abortion ban.
Education
Policy
Doug Mastriano calls for tuition freeze at four state-related universities
The GOP gubernatorial candidate says ‘families simply cannot afford a tuition hike’ in the current economy.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Josh Shapiro outlines his plans for Pennsylvania’s economic future
The Democratic nominee for governor is promising to cut business taxes and increase use of renewable energy.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five Pennsylvania state Senate races to watch
Several races in the November election could decide the fate of the General Assembly under a new administration
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Grove renews push for large-scale election law changes
The House GOP elections leader said continuing issues necessitate reforms
News & Politics
Politics
Lawmakers send bill reforming fireworks law to Gov. Wolf
The legislation would give municipalities the power to regulate when fireworks can be used.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Lawmakers send veto-bound transgender athlete bill to Tom Wolf’s desk
The measure would ban trans women from playing on women’s school sports teams.
Budget
Policy
State House Appropriations Committee chair: Budget unlikely to be done by June 30 deadline
Wolf’s budget secretary says a deal is ‘very close and within reach’
Gun Control
Policy
Gun control bill once again amended and replaced with GOP concealed-carry legislation
The House Judiciary Committee voted to amend a firearm background check bill, changing it into a constitutional carry proposal.
General Assembly
Policy
How a bill becomes a brawl: The fight over the changes needed to the legislative process
City & State takes an inside look at how Harrisburg pols want to rework the way laws are enacted in Pennsylvania
Business
Policy
House Democrats pitch bills to take on price-fixing and price-gouging
‘The act of price gouging is unpatriotic and it needs to be called out,’ said one lawmaker
Capitol Beat
Policy