Economic Development
Capitol Beat
Q&A with PA Chief Transformation and Opportunity Officer Ben Kirshner
The head of the state’s newest office speaks on efforts to bring businesses to the commonwealth
Jobs
A Q&A with L&I Secretary Nancy Walker
City & State speaks with Walker on workforce challenges across the state
Special Report
A Q&A with state Rep. Jason Dawkins
The chair of the House Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce priorities
Special Report: Improving Workforce Development
Special Report
The race to ensure PA remains an innovation hub
With other states fast encroaching on its turf, a new commitment to being business- and workforce development-friendly is the order of the day across the commonwealth.
Special Report
Alternatives to college are creating a new career pipeline
An increasing number of substitutes for four-year colleges are preparing students for well-paying, in-demand careers.
Campaigns & Elections
Five for Friday: Summer Storylines
Revisiting the most significant storylines from the summer season
Education
A Q&A with Kyle Kopko
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director discusses the state and future of rural education
Pittsburgh
Unless states act soon, the ‘AI rich’ will ‘only get richer’
A $62.7 million grant is going to a coalition of universities, philanthropic organizations and companies in southwestern Pennsylvania to increase workforce training in robotics and AI
Economic Development
The Whole-Home Repairs program is remaking the housing landscape
The landmark initiative is helping Pennsylvanians with costly fixes.
Economic Development
Opinion: Investing in clean energy will benefit communities and the climate
Pennsylvania is set to benefit environmentally from two major bills approved by Congress.
Economic Development
Shapiro announces $400M workforce training program
The initiative will dole out grants to companies that commit to training new employees.
News & Politics
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News & Politics
Leslie Richards on aging transportation systems in an ever-changing transit world
SEPTA General Manager Leslie Richards discusses modernization, federal funding and adjusting to a new commuter world
News & Politics
‘It's in everything that we do’: Wayne Langerholc talks all things transportation
The chair of the Senate Transportation Committee discussed the opportunities in drone deployment and combating crime on public transit.
Capitol Beat
Shapiro touts federal broadband funding in visit to Erie County
The governor said the improved internet access will boost the economy and improve student outcomes.
Energy
Opinion: Hydrogen energy sounds too good to be true – because it is
Although it is touted as a viable alternative to fossil fuels, research shows that it is not the climate change cure-all many have made it out to be.
Economic Development
It’s time to blow up the minority contract status quo
The shortcomings of the current models spotlight the need for a new approach.
General Assembly
Opinion: Skill games legislation ignores needs of older, vulnerable Pennsylvanians
AFSCME Council 13 Executive Director Dave Henderson calls on lawmakers to reject legislation that would tax and regulate skill games.
Capitol Beat
