Lawmakers hear from parents, school leaders on school choice policies

The hearing comes as another legislative body plans to hold a statewide tour on education funding.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 11, 2023

PA lawmakers begin discussions on data privacy legislation

House Bill 1201 would establish consumer rights related to the use of their digital data.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 6, 2023

Public investment alone won’t be enough to safeguard our water infrastructure

• By Laura Manion
• September 5, 2023

Understanding Pennsylvania’s ongoing debate over skill games

Lawmakers are weighing the benefits and drawbacks of regulating so-called games of skill.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 30, 2023

Business leaders, lawmakers hope for bipartisan action on permitting reform

One lawmaker said the state has a “rare and unique opportunity” to act now.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 22, 2023

Senate lawmakers will return this month to continue work on state budget

A GOP spokesperson said the chamber will return on Aug. 30.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 21, 2023

Fund with numbers: Basic Education Funding Commission to go on tour

Lawmakers will meet in Allentown on Sept. 12 to kick off the statewide tour.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 10, 2023

What to know about PA’s 21st House District race

Democrat Lindsay Powell and Republican Erin Connolly Autenreith will face off in September for the vacant seat.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 1, 2023

Understanding public-private partnerships in Pennsylvania

How P3s are used to improve transportation infrastructure in the commonwealth.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 31, 2023

The Jan. 6 criminal case tracker

An in-depth chronicling of the ever-growing number of Pennsylvanians charged and convicted of crimes committed during the 2021 insurrection.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 24, 2023

PASSHE leaders vote to freeze tuition for fifth straight year

Tuition will remain at $7,716 for in-state students.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 20, 2023

Innamorato resigns, bringing state House back to 101-101 tie

Innamorato resigned as she continues to campaign for Allegheny County executive.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 19, 2023

Lawmakers renew calls for rail safety reforms after state’s latest train derailment

The accident has intensified the attention of state and federal officials.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 17, 2023

The CSPA Q&A: State Rep. Arvind Venkat

The freshman lawmaker – and emergency room physician – spoke with City & State ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit

• By Harrison Cann
• July 17, 2023

Opinion: The probation system failed my son – it’s not too late to save others

Pam Sedia writes that Senate Bill 838 will save lives and save families.

• By Pam Sedia
• July 13, 2023

The CSPA Q&A: House Health Committee Chair Dan Frankel

The Allegheny County Democrat spoke with City & State ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit

• By Harrison Cann
• July 13, 2023

Opinion: 10 ways to improve your disability hiring practices

There are numerous effective ways to improve inclusivity in the workplace – but commitment to change is key.

• By Dianne Malley and Susan Schonfeld
• July 12, 2023

Pittman: Hundreds of millions in state funding could be at risk without more budget bills

Meanwhile, the leader for House Democrats urged the Senate to advance an already-passed $45.5B spending plan.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 11, 2023

Opinion: A million reasons to open up primaries in Pennsylvania

A bipartisan effort from two state House lawmakers seeks to end the disenfranchisement of Independent voters in Pennsylvania primary elections.

• By Reps. Jared Solomon and Marla Brown
• July 11, 2023

10 things you need to know about PA’s budget impasse

The state budget is currently stuck in legislative limbo.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• July 10, 2023