General Assembly
News & Politics
PA senators approve bill banning TikTok from state devices
The bill would prohibit TikTok and other successor apps from being installed on electronic devices bought with state dollars.
Policy
New investigation shows the ivory trade is alive and well in PA
Following the investigation, state lawmakers are looking to ban the sale of ivory and similar animal products in the commonwealth.
Budget
5 things to know about Pennsylvania’s budget timeline
City & State’s primer on the timeline for passing a state budget in Harrisburg.
Health Care
State lawmakers and health experts debate how to save PA hospitals
During a State Senate Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee hearing, panelists laid bare the challenges and offered solutions
Education
School voucher debate returns to Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would create a private school scholarship program.
Capitol Beat
Cannabis legalization bill advances in Pennsylvania House
Lawmakers on the House Health Committee voted 14-12 to advance the bill.
General Assembly
‘AI is not the future; it is current’: Lawmakers examine how to make Pennsylvania an AI powerhouse
GOP lawmakers traveled to Pittsburgh for a hearing focused on all things artificial intelligence.
Capitol Beat
PA House passes bill creating criminal offense for tracking device-based stalking
The legislation heads to the Senate after passing with a 201-2 vote.
Health Care
Opinion: It’s time to Washington-proof your health care
State Rep. Tarik Khan explains how Democrats in Harrisburg are working to protect access to health care.
Politics
Democrats pick up state Senate seat as they win 2 special elections in PA
Pennsylvania Democrats flipped a state Senate seat and retained their state House majority.
Policy
‘We’re fighting back’: PA House Dems celebrate passage of Affordable Care Act protections
The bipartisan votes now put the onus on state Senate Republicans to advance the four bills and send them to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.
Capitol Beat
Bipartisan paid family leave bill advances in Pennsylvania House
The legislation, known as the Family Care Act, would provide eligible residents with between 12 and 20 weeks of paid leave.
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General Assembly
Doug Mastriano calls on Congress to support DOGE as he backs state-level DOGE bill
The former candidate for governor has sponsored legislation seeking to create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency.
Capitol Beat
4 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s latest bird flu briefing
Experts said the threat from avian flu is unlikely to dissipate in the near future.
Capitol Beat
Opinion: Paid leave for Pennsylvanians is an opportunity to put politics aside
A bipartisan duo makes the case for the General Assembly to pass the Family Care Act.
Budget
3 takeaways from the IFO’s new Pennsylvania budget projections
The IFO predicts the state’s budget deficit could grow to $6 billion by the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Criminal Justice
Opinion: Investing in public defenders is essential for justice to be served
Providing additional resources to represent indigent people is a cost-effective way to improve lives and communities.
Personality
What's the gig deal?
We respect the hustle of elected officials with side jobs
Capitol Beat
8 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget proposal
The Democratic governor’s latest budget proposal calls for legal weed and a tax on video gaming machines.
Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers
On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.
