General Assembly
General Assembly
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
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
Shapiro administration will appeal court decision on RGGI
A spokesperson said the governor is open to developing alternatives to the regional carbon-pricing initiative.
General Assembly
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
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.
Infrastructure
Opinion: The pressure is on to improve Pennsylvania’s water infrastructure
The consequences of poor, aging infrastructure are all too real – and costly.
General Assembly
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
Death penalty repeal bill advances in PA House
A state House committee approved the bill with bipartisan support on Tuesday.
General Assembly
House Judiciary Committee to vote on McClinton pardons amendment on Nov. 14
The committee heard testimony on whether to amend the pardons process outlined in the state constitution.
Capitol Beat
A stocked cabinet: Keeping track of who’s joining the Shapiro administration cabinet
Stay up to date on who’s making it through the Pennsylvania Senate confirmation process and losing their “acting” titles.
Economic Development
Opinion: Invent Penn State should get the funding it needs to reinvigorate innovation in the state
Harrisburg needs to recognize the importance of the university’s LaunchBox and Innovation Network – and invest in it.
General Assembly
Shapiro unleashes updates to state's Dog Law
The bill increases license fees for dogs and kennels in the commonwealth.
News & Politics
State Rep. O’Neal proposes rule change to limit late-night committee votes
The House GOP whip is introducing the proposal after a controversial nighttime vote was held in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week.
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Campaigns & Elections
House lawmakers approve bill moving PA’s 2024 primary to April 2
Lawmakers considered two bills to move the primary, but only one passed.
Capitol Beat
8 things to know about the new tax code bill passed by the PA House
The legislation would speed up the state’s corporate tax reduction and expand existing programs, among other things.
Campaigns & Elections
PA House committee advances bills to change 2024 primary date
Both bills await further action by the chamber.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with state Sen. Devlin Robinson
The chair of the state Senate Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce development efforts.
Campaigns & Elections
PA Senate advances plan to move 2024 presidential primary
A bill approved by the chamber would move the primary to March 19.
Campaigns & Elections
5 former PA governors back repeal of closed primaries
All of the state’s living former governors say unaffiliated voters should be able to vote in party primaries.
Education
