Capitol Beat

Policy

PA senators introduce bipartisan proposal to regulate skill games

The duo says the bill will help address illegal gaming and nuisance businesses across the state.

News & Politics

Politics

DNC, PDP chairs: PA Supreme Court retention races have national implications

The head of the DNC said the races are “among the most important elections in the nation.”

Transportation

Policy

Shapiro, feds, continue chirping over SEPTA

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called out the transit agency over safety concerns

Capitol Beat

Policy

PA Senate passes permitting transparency bill

The bill, which would require state agencies to create public permit tracking systems, received bipartisan support in the state Senate.

News & Politics

Politics

‘The perfect storm’: Congressman Brendan Boyle warns of looming impacts of federal shutdown

SNAP payments for nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians could be at risk next month if the shutdown continues.

Transportation

Politics

Pennsylvania airports decline to show video blaming government shutdown on Democrats

Transportation authorities have shelved the message out of concern it violates the Hatch Act

Capitol Beat

Politics

Shapiro: Arsonist’s guilty plea is a ‘just outcome’ after firebombing at governor’s residence

Penbrook man Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to charges of arson and attempted murder on Tuesday.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Bry Pardoe is Pennsylvania’s acting CIO following IT staff changes

The Office of Administration also confirmed that James Sipe is serving as the state’s acting executive deputy secretary for IT.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

May it please the courts: A primer on PA’s judicial system

City & State’s body of evidence on the state’s multi-layered court system will help you come to a decision on this year’s judicial elections.

Analysis

Politics

Report names PA’s most and least effective lawmakers – and how partisan divide impacts Harrisburg

The Center for Effective Lawmaking found that Pennsylvania’s partisan divide is narrowing after years of gridlock

News & Politics

Politics

Study shows just 2% of Gen Z students in PA trust government and elected leaders

However, more than 50% of students said they would be motivated to take political action if they felt it would make a difference.

Transportation

Politics

SEPTA to keep aging fleet despite warning from national safety bureau

After five fires this year, the NTSB is recommending SEPTA suspend its Silverliner IV fleet

News & Politics

Politics

What America’s ongoing redistricting war could mean for Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is unlikely to redraw congressional maps mid-decade, but that doesn’t negate the need for redistricting reforms, advocates say.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Gun control bills receive mixed response in tight PA House votes

Lawmakers passed a bill to expand background checks, but two other gun-related bills failed to advance.

Philadelphia

Politics

Philadelphia pushes back against scrubbing of slavery from National Park signs

City history runs up against the White House’s order to restore “truth and sanity” to historic sites.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

DNC announces six-figure investment in PA Supreme Court retention elections

The Democratic National Committee said the stakes of the retention elections couldn't be higher.

Policy

Policy

PA lawmakers advance gun control bills following York police shooting

House Democrats advanced four gun control bills out of the state House Judiciary Committee on Monday despite opposition from Republicans.

Energy

Politics

Gov. Josh Shapiro calls for states to have more sway over the largest U.S. power grid

Shapiro kicked off the Summit of the State of PJM Interconnection in Philadelphia Monday morning

News & Politics

Policy

Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund, explained

State officials have deposited several billion dollars into the commonwealth budgetary reserves in recent years. Is it time to use it?