General Assembly
News & Politics
‘The people have spoken’: Shapiro defeats Garrity in PA’s race for governor
Shapiro secured another term as governor on a night when Democrats also won control of the Pennsylvania Senate.
Campaigns & Elections
Gov. Josh Shapiro rallies Democrats for PA-10, other races across state
As part of his statewide bus tour ahead of Election Day, Shapiro urged voters to send Janelle Stelson to Congress and elect a Democratic trifecta in Harrisburg.
Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro signs bell-to-bell school cell phone ban into law
The new law requires schools to develop policies that prohibit cell phone use during the school day.
Capitol Beat
7 bills signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro in October
City & State takes a look at 7 new statutes in the commonwealth after Gov. Josh Shapiro signed 58 bills into law.
Capitol Beat
Lawmakers, families and educators make bipartisan push to protect Head Start
Head Start supporters say the federal government’s proposed changes would jeopardize vital services for Pennsylvania children.
Technology
Pennsylvania lawmakers advance bill to regulate Flock cameras
House Bill 2771 would set parameters for how law enforcement and other entities can use automated license plate readers.
Skill Games
What to know as Pennsylvania’s skill games deadline takes effect
Pennsylvania law enforcement will begin enforcement against skill game machines on Oct. 14.
General Assembly
‘Put it up for a vote’: As enforcement looms, supporters urge lawmakers to save skill games
A state court ruling will soon subject operators of unregulated skill machines to criminal prosecution unless lawmakers step in to regulate them.
Policy
Opinion: Now is the time for the General Assembly to act on skill games
Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan P. Sayers says lawmakers should let Pennsylvanians know whether they plan to pass skill games legislation as the October enforcement deadline nears.
News & Politics
State House and Assembly Speakers from Pennsylvania, Delaware, Illinois, New York convene in Philadelphia for historic panel
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton hosted a discussion on the country’s focus on independence and inclusion
Technology
Flock blockers: 5 proposals seeking to regulate Flock cameras and ALPRs in Pennsylvania
Lawmakers in the General Assembly plan to introduce a number of bills looking to regulate automated license plate reader technology in Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
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What to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026 special elections
Several seats in the state House of Representatives have been decided through special elections in 2026.
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General Assembly
Flocked and loaded: Pennsylvania lawmakers look to regulate license plate-reading cameras
Amid heightened anxieties and a nationwide outcry over the use of automated license plate readers, state legislators are introducing bills to regulate so-called Flock cameras.
Criminal Justice
A matter of life and death: Understanding the debate over second-degree murder sentencing in PA
City & State examines the ongoing debate over second-degree murder sentencing and what comes next as lawmakers struggle to reach a consensus on how to reform the state’s felony sentencing statute.
News & Politics
PA’s lack of contribution limits has led to a ‘Wild West’ of campaign fundraising
Pennsylvania has no limits on how much money can be donated to political campaigns – and there doesn’t seem to be much appetite to provide a fix.
Capitol Beat
3 financial facts about Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget
The budget includes $2.64 billion in temporary savings due to delayed monthly payments.
Capitol Beat
10 things to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 state budget
Pennsylvania’s latest budget includes more money for public schools, road repairs and a cost-of-living adjustment for pension beneficiaries.
Capitol Beat
In bipartisan fashion, PA lawmakers vote to repeal tax incentives for data centers
House lawmakers voted 197-5 on Thursday to pass a bill that would repeal sales tax incentives for data center owners and operators.
Capitol Beat
In wake of high court ruling, Pennsylvanians rally for a skill games solution
Lawmakers, business owners and veterans called for the General Assembly to regulate games of skill.
Capitol Beat
6 bills passed by PA lawmakers this week
This week, lawmakers voted on legislation related to AI-generated content, campaign finance and even the Golden Girls.
