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.

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.

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.

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

GOP effort to expand poll watcher access advances in state House

Legislation from state Sen. Doug Mastriano would allow poll watchers to travel to any precinct in the state.