Capitol Beat
Policy
A step in the right direction: PA Capitol’s infamous escalators to be replaced
The Department of General Services announced a renovation project for the Capitol’s East Wing that is set to be completed by August 2025.
Capitol Beat
Policy
13 things to know about the PA budget and other bills passed by lawmakers in December
Lawmakers finished 2023 by finalizing a budget and honoring Taylor Swift.
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
Q&A with state Rep. Chris Rabb
The Philadelphia progressive discusses medical cannabis, legalization and money in politics.
General Assembly
Policy
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
Politics
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
Policy
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
Policy
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
Policy
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
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
Policy
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
Policy
Death penalty repeal bill advances in PA House
A state House committee approved the bill with bipartisan support on Tuesday.
General Assembly
Policy
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
Politics
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
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
Policy
Shapiro unleashes updates to state's Dog Law
The bill increases license fees for dogs and kennels in the commonwealth.
News & Politics
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
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
Policy
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
Policy
PA House committee advances bills to change 2024 primary date
Both bills await further action by the chamber.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with state Sen. Devlin Robinson
The chair of the state Senate Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce development efforts.
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