Capitol Beat
Policy
What state leaders are saying about the ongoing budget impasse
The PA Senate’s top-ranking Republican said the chamber could return next month, but other obstacles remain.
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.
Education
Policy
PASSHE leaders vote to freeze tuition for fifth straight year
Tuition will remain at $7,716 for in-state students.
News & Politics
Politics
Innamorato resigns, bringing state House back to 101-101 tie
Innamorato resigned as she continues to campaign for Allegheny County executive.
Healthcare
Personality
The CSPA Q&A: Allegheny County Human Services Director Erin Dalton
Dalton spoke with City & State about the challenges facing the county’s vulnerable populations ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit.
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
Policy
Policy
PA DEP receives $3M for development of building code training programs
The award will help fund training programs at career and technical schools and community colleges.
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
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.
News & Politics
Policy
10 things you need to know about PA’s budget impasse
The state budget is currently stuck in legislative limbo.
News & Politics
Policy
Shapiro urges PA Senate to advance $45.5B budget plan
The Democratic governor said the budget plan will ‘do a lot of good.’
News & Politics
Policy
PA House passes budget bill as Shapiro vows to veto voucher funding
The Democratic governor said he would veto the funding to allow the state budget to advance.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
A Q&A with former congressman Charlie Dent
The former congressman spoke on the state of the Republican Party and what could happen in 2024
Philadelphia
Politics
Donald Trump speech caps dramatic first day of Moms for Liberty summit
The former president was one of three Republican presidential candidates to speak at the controversial group’s national convention on Friday.
Philadelphia
Politics
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis brings his presidential pitch to Philadelphia
The Republican presidential candidate spoke at the Moms for Liberty summit Friday morning
Philadelphia
Politics
As Moms for Liberty comes to Philly, tensions run high
The self-described parental rights organization is holding its annual conference in the Cradle of Liberty this weekend.
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion
Opinion: Partisanship has no place in Pennsylvania’s courts
Pennsylvania Superior Court candidate Jill Beck writes that the state deserves jurists who will put adherence to the law over partisanship.
News & Politics
Politics