News & Politics
News & Politics
The next stage in the fight against antisemitism
As the Tree of Life trial begins almost five years after the deadly shooting, protective measures for Jews in Pennsylvania are still a work in progress.
Budget
Cities face mounting financial pressures with fiscal cliff nearing
City officials are trying to prepare for two potentially devastating scenarios: a recession or the U.S. defaulting on its loans
Capitol Beat
Bipartisan proposal seeks to establish student teacher stipend program
State Sens. Ryan Aument and Vincent Hughes hope to address staffing shortages and educators’ financial struggles.
Capitol Beat
PA property tax relief bill takes a step forward
The legislation would expand Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
Personality
Shapiro’s first four months ‘by the numbers’
Here are the governor’s biggest moments from his short time in office.
Campaigns & Elections
Cherelle Parker talks health emergency, policy proposals in first post-primary public appearance
The Democratic nominee for Philadelphia mayor met privately with Gov. Josh Shapiro before speaking to the press.
Capitol Beat
5 things we know, post-primary edition
Progressives prevailed in Pittsburgh and more special elections could be on the horizon.
Capitol Beat
Heather Boyd wins special election, Dems keep control of PA House
The race between Boyd and GOP candidate Katie Ford was one of the most-watched of this cycle and included an endorsement by President Joe Biden.
News & Politics
5 Pennsylvania elections to watch for outside of Philadelphia
From state courts to county council, here are the most significant races in the state.
Capitol Beat
Joe Biden endorses Democrat Heather Boyd in high-stakes PA House race
The endorsement came just a day before the special election, which will determine control of the state House.
Capitol Beat
Bill expanding canned cocktail sales advances through Senate committee
The GOP-authored bill would allow canned cocktail sales in spaces not operated by state stores
Environment
Report: Pennsylvania ranked fourth nationally in greenhouse gas emissions in 2020
The southwestern region of the state accounts for nearly half of the commonwealth’s pollution
News & Politics
Lawmakers advance legislation banning pre-checked campaign contribution boxes
The bill would require candidates and committees to get clear consent for recurring contributions.
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Capitol Beat
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.
News & Politics
5 things you may have missed in Harrisburg this week
From Gov. Josh Shapiro signing his first bill to a flurry of action in the House and Senate, there was a lot that went down this week.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Bill Green endorses Allan Domb in Philly mayor’s race
The former Philadelphia mayor said Domb is the best candidate in the race.
News & Politics
New York legislator’s Twitter hacked after appearance before PA House committee
Anna Kelles’ account was taken over after her testimony to the Environmental Resources and Energy Committee.
News & Politics
Josh Shapiro signs bill eliminating out-of-pocket costs for some breast cancer screenings
The new law will require insurers to cover one breast screening per year for women at a high risk for cancer.
News & Politics
Opinion: The deadly serious consequences of illegal employee misclassification
Low wages and employee misclassification often go hand-in-hand with unsafe job sites where safety rules are sometimes ignored.
Interviews & Profiles
