Philadelphia
Policy
Krasner and Street rebuke new SEPTA special prosecutor law
Act 40 would require a special prosecutor be appointed to oversee SEPTA crimes
Capitol Beat
Policy
13 things to know about the PA budget and other bills passed by lawmakers in December
Lawmakers finished 2023 by finalizing a budget and honoring Taylor Swift.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Democratic state Rep. John Galloway resigns, bringing House back to 101-101 split
A special election has been scheduled to fill the 140th House District seat in February 2024.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA officials take stand against antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war protests
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke in Philly over the weekend, while GOP lawmakers are introducing bills to combat antisemitism.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle
The United States representative says the city of Philadelphia is at a crossroads.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton
McClinton talks her first year in office, opportunities and challenges in Philadelphia and her goals for 2024.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Austin Davis elected vice chair of Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was elected as chair of the organization.
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
Q&A with state Rep. Chris Rabb
The Philadelphia progressive discusses medical cannabis, legalization and money in politics.
General Assembly
Policy
The search to solve the cannabis conviction conundrum continues
Why cannabis advocates say social equity needs to be front-and-center in the legalization conversation.
Policy
Politics
As another neighboring state moves forward on recreational marijuana, Pennsylvania remains stuck in neutral
With Ohio joining the ranks of sales-friendly states, advocates for doing the same in Pennsylvania are ramping up efforts.
General Assembly
Policy
Shapiro administration will appeal court decision on RGGI
A spokesperson said the governor is open to developing alternatives to the regional carbon-pricing initiative.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Shapiro’s first press club luncheon address: working with a divided legislature, RGGI, school funding and more
The governor said his ‘get stuff done’ attitude helped his administration hit the ground running
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Pennsylvania’s election audit starts with a roll of the dice
Department of State officials rolled ten-sided dice to generate a seed number needed for a post-election audit.
General Assembly
Policy
PA Senate approves university funding, omnibus school code bill
Lawmakers also passed a bill that would require state-related universities to release more information about their finances and operations.
General Assembly
Policy
Female senators join forces on bills to combat sexual harassment
A bipartisan group of senators is seeking to change how sexual harassment cases are handled in Harrisburg.
Energy
Policy
House panel considers how hydrogen hubs can help meet climate goals
‘Without strong standards, Pennsylvania’s hydrogen hubs will increase carbon emissions and air pollution,’ Rachel Fakhry of the National Resource Defense Council said
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Breaking down the RGGI rulings and what they mean
How this week’s rulings against the greenhouse gas initiative will impact the commonwealth.
General Assembly
Policy
PA House passes $5M expansion of nonprofit security grant program
The program was created in 2019 following the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooting.
General Assembly
Policy
Death penalty repeal bill advances in PA House
A state House committee approved the bill with bipartisan support on Tuesday.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
5 of PA politicos’ worst nightmares
Horror films that could flip the script in Harrisburg this Halloween
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