General Assembly
Policy
Anti-gun violence advocates call for changes to state gun laws
Democrats say they want to use their new power to ‘stop the carnage.’
News & Politics
Josh Shapiro says his education spending plan will give kids ‘a fair shot’
Shapiro’s visit to Allegheny County on Tuesday marks the second stop on a statewide tour.
Policy
In Senate testimony, Norfolk Southern’s Alan Shaw promises he will ‘make this right’
Shaw explained the chain of events that day as lawmakers pushed for details that led to the train derailment.
News & Politics
A guide to the gatekeepers: Here's who’s running the most powerful committees in Harrisburg
City & State has put together a list of all the committee chairs in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
News & Politics
East Palestine was ‘H.G. Wells War of the Worlds stuff’
The February train crash along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border has people worried about their health and the future of their communities.
News & Politics
Malcolm Kenyatta makes school audits an early focus of the auditor general race
A decision to eliminate a school audit bureau could resurface in next year’s auditor general race.
Policy
Opinion: PA has a cost of living crisis. Let local leaders help.
State lawmakers should eliminate a preemption on local minimum wage increases.
Capitol Beat
Mike Zabel to resign following another accusation of sexual harassment
State Rep. Abby Major accused Zabel of harassing her last November during a press conference on Wednesday.
News & Politics
5 takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s first budget address
Shapiro outlined a $44 billion budget that includes funding increases for education, policing.
Education
Public school advocates warn lawmakers: ‘Don’t stall;’ fix the broken system now
Following the major court ruling regarding the state’s school funding system, lawmakers have some complicated equations to solve.
Events
Larry Shifflet, Tony Williams and others talk infrastructure, transportation and the built environment
State and local leaders came together for a full-day summit focused on rebuilding Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
Mike Zabel faces calls to resign following sexual harassment allegations
An SEIU lobbyist and an anonymous state representative have accused Zabel of harassment.
News & Politics
PA House approves measures to provide legal relief for sex abuse victims
The vote brought a contentious week in the state House to a close, but leaves more uncertainty for abuse survivors.
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News & Politics
PA House starts special session as Dems, GOP spar over operating rules
House lawmakers returned to Harrisburg Tuesday to approve special session rules after an impasse stalled action in the chamber.
News & Politics
Bill to end medical co-pays for incarcerated Pennsylvanians to be reintroduced
State Rep. Amen Brown sponsored the same bill in last year’s legislative session, which ultimately failed.
Personality
The making of K. Leroy Irvis, the nation’s first Black speaker of the House
His legacy lives on as the architect of important programs – and as a consensus builder who united the chamber in trying times.
News & Politics
Democrats sweep special elections to take majority in state House
House session days were scheduled immediately after the elections were called.
Capitol Beat
Donna Bullock shares PA Legislative Black Caucus priorities for 2023
Police reforms, passage of the CROWN Act and raising the minimum wage are key goals this year.
Elections
Bipartisan state panel issues new report aiming to clarify mail-in ballot rules
Report recommendations include making secrecy envelopes optional and giving counties the authority to regulate drop boxes.
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