Policy
Policy
Pennsylvania’s last-minute $2 billion tax credit proposal, explained
A look at the ‘PA EDGE’ proposal approved by lawmakers
Capitol Beat
Politics
‘They want to erase Philadelphia’s votes’: Krasner calls out lawmakers for impeachment probe
The Philadelphia district attorney said he wouldn’t be surprised to see an impeachment vote this month.
Capitol Beat
Policy
City & State explores the potential for high school athletes selling their name, image and likeness (NIL)
As the PIAA considers a new policy for these athletes, experts question the legality and purpose of the proposal.
Elections (Archived)
Policy
State Senate panel unanimously approves ballot security legislation
The legislation would require counties to adopt specific safeguards for the transportation of ballots.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Can Pennsylvania erase property taxes without wiping out education?
The long, difficult and ongoing quest to reduce property taxes in Pennsylvania: A City & State analysis.
News & Politics
Politics
State senator wants to use Constitution to ban insurrectionists from office
State Sen. Art Haywood is looking to enforce an existing ban in the U.S. Constitution
Criminal Justice
Policy
The push to compensate those who were wrongfully convicted gets a bipartisan backing in Harrisburg
New bill would award damages to individuals based on the number of years they spent incarcerated.
Policy
Policy
Inside Pennsylvania’s proposed ‘Parental Bill of Rights,’ which critics are calling homophobic
The legislation would place limits on teachings of sexual orientation and gender identity in younger grades.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with Austin Davis
The Democratic lieutenant governor nominee is gearing up for one of the midterm election’s marquee races.
News & Politics
Politics
‘What a difference a year makes:’ More than 5,000 attend first Pennsylvania March for Life since Supreme Court ruling
Meanwhile, Democrats introduced legislation Monday seeking to protect and expand abortion access.
Policy
Politics
‘They are coming after you’: GOP lawmakers vow to defend gun rights at annual rally
The 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally featured Second Amendment advocates from across Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
Personality
PA education leaders reveal which teachers helped set them up for success
City & State walks lawmakers and advocates down memory lane in celebration of the new school year.
Technology
Policy
The ‘Trojan Horse’ and the workforce: Job threats are focus of discussion during House hearing on cybersecurity
State Government Committee hears testimony from experts on the threats facing local and state governments in the commonwealth.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
‘A one-stop shop for home repairs:’ Nikil Saval talks up Dems’ $125M new program
Saval’s Whole-Home Repairs Program was included in this year’s state budget.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Independent voters make a case before state committee for inclusion in primary elections
Legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections has gained more bipartisan support in Harrisburg.
Policy
Policy
The fight to put some teeth back into dog laws: A City & State investigation
Why dog licenses are key to keeping Pennsylvania’s pups – and people – safe.
Analysis
Personality
Here is your Assembly Age-Appropriate Analysis
This generational breakdown of the state legislature is one for the ages.
Gun Control
Policy
Gun control bill once again amended and replaced with GOP concealed-carry legislation
The House Judiciary Committee voted to amend a firearm background check bill, changing it into a constitutional carry proposal.
General Assembly
Policy
How a bill becomes a brawl: The fight over the changes needed to the legislative process
City & State takes an inside look at how Harrisburg pols want to rework the way laws are enacted in Pennsylvania
Budget
Politics