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

• By Harrison Cann
• September 25, 2023

A Q&A with L&I Secretary Nancy Walker

City & State speaks with Walker on workforce challenges across the state

• By Harrison Cann
• September 25, 2023

A Q&A with state Rep. Jason Dawkins

The chair of the House Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce priorities

• By Harrison Cann
• September 25, 2023

Workforce Development at Penn College: a multifaceted gem

• September 25, 2023

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.

• By Harrison Cann
• September 25, 2023

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.

• By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
• September 25, 2023

Five for Friday: Summer Storylines

Revisiting the most significant storylines from the summer season

• By City & State
• September 8, 2023

A Q&A with Kyle Kopko

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director discusses the state and future of rural education

• By Harrison Cann
• August 28, 2023

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

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• August 9, 2023

The Whole-Home Repairs program is remaking the housing landscape

The landmark initiative is helping Pennsylvanians with costly fixes.

• By Harrison Cann
• August 7, 2023

Opinion: Investing in clean energy will benefit communities and the climate

Pennsylvania is set to benefit environmentally from two major bills approved by Congress.

• By Lori Brennan
• July 31, 2023

Shapiro announces $400M workforce training program

The initiative will dole out grants to companies that commit to training new employees.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2023

A Q&A with Mark Compton, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission CEO

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2023

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

• By Harrison Cann
• July 31, 2023

‘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.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2023

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.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 25, 2023

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.

• By Joseph O. Minott, Esq.
• July 10, 2023

It’s time to blow up the minority contract status quo

The shortcomings of the current models spotlight the need for a new approach.

• By Teresa M. Lundy
• June 27, 2023

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.

• By Dave Henderson
• June 7, 2023

Opinion: Skill games present a golden opportunity for Pennsylvania

State Sen. Gene Yaw writes in support of regulating skills games at the state level.

• By PA Sen. Gene Yaw
• June 2, 2023