Labor
Policy
Labor advocates wary of classification bill despite support from gig workers
A recent poll shows ridesharing drivers want to maintain their flexibility
Capitol Beat
Policy
An optimistic Seth Grove looks to begin bipartisan talks on election reforms
Gov. Tom Wolf’s office says Grove has ‘no credibility on election issues’
Capitol Beat
Policy
State lawmakers advance measure to cut corporate taxes
GOP bill would lower corporate tax rate from 9.99% to at least 6.99%
News & Politics
Policy
Democrats fail in efforts to force votes on gun legislation in Harrisburg
In wake of recent mass shootings, Democrats accused Republicans of blocking action on gun-related reforms
Capitol Beat
Politics
House GOP jumpstarts proceedings to impeach Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner
Republicans in Harrisburg say crime goes “unchecked” under the city’s progressive top prosecutor
Budget
Politics
It’s budget season in Pennsylvania. Here are five things to watch for.
Lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf have until midnight on June 30 to pass the 2022-23 state budget
Economic Development
Policy
GOP advances efforts to privatize liquor system via constitutional amendment
Mihalek’s proposal would allow voters to decide on replacing the state-run system.
Capitol Beat
Policy
‘A declaration of war’: GOP lawmakers eviscerate PennDOT’s bridge tolling plan
Lawmakers and business leaders called on the Wolf administration to end the plan
Tom Wolf
Politics
Man with a ban: How Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto tally is defining his legacy
With the exception of a flurry of COVID-related vetoes in 2020, Wolf’s use of this executive power has been remarkably consistent.
Abortion
Policy
Here’s how some are bracing for a post-Roe Pennsylvania
Stark choices await both sides if the Supreme Court overturns the landmark abortion rights decision.
Policy
Policy
Lawmakers remember trailblazing Black speaker with ‘K. Leroy Irvis Day of Action’
In 1977, Irvis was the first Black man elected speaker of a state legislature since Reconstruction
Capitol Beat
Policy
Pennsylvania, flush with cash, could see surplus go down the drain
Financial experts say COVID relief funds should be reserved for one-time uses
Satire/Odd News
Policy
Should the Hershey Kiss be Pennsylvania’s official state candy?
Policymakers are set to debate this dense subject at City & State’s 2022 Pennsylvania Power 100 event
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The latest congressional vote counts in the commonwealth
Candidates faced off in pivotal primary races across the state on Tuesday
Capitol Beat
Politics
Jake Corman to temporarily take over for John Fetterman following heart procedure
The lieutenant governor had a pacemaker put in with a defibrillator Tuesday after he suffered a stroke on Friday
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Jake Corman drops out of governor’s race, endorses Lou Barletta
Corman’s exit comes as Republicans worry about state Sen. Doug Mastriano’s electability in the fall
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
GOP Sen. Cris Dush calls on state to disavow ballot drop box use
The request comes one week prior to the primaries.
Cryptocurrency
Policy
Corman looks to form cryptocurrency task force
The GOP leader says Pennsylvania should prepare for economic opportunities created by the digital currency boom.
Tom Wolf
Policy
SCOTUS opinion could put the General Assembly in the driver’s seat on abortion rights
But legislative leaders appear reluctant to act based on the draft opinion.
Healthcare
Policy