Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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

Policy

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.

Capitol Beat

Policy

PA lawmakers begin discussions on data privacy legislation

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

News & Politics

Policy

Understanding Pennsylvania’s ongoing debate over skill games

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

Capitol Beat

Politics

Business leaders, lawmakers hope for bipartisan action on permitting reform

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

Policy

Policy

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.

Capitol Beat

Politics

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.

News & Politics

Policy

Understanding public-private partnerships in Pennsylvania

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

News & Politics

Politics

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.

News & Politics

Politics

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

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

News & Politics

Policy

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

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

Events

Personality

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

Events

Personality

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

General Assembly

Opinion

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.

News & Politics

Policy

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.

News & Politics

Policy

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.