Events
Personality
The CSPA Q&A: Pennsylvania Chief Diversity Officer Norman Bristol Colón
The practiced government administrator spoke with City & State ahead of our Diversity Summit
Capitol Beat
Policy
10 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget proposal
Shapiro’s budget calls for investments in education, legalizing cannabis and gun violence prevention funds.
Capitol Beat
Personality
‘We have a lot of work to do”: A Q&A on education with state Sen. Lindsey Williams
Williams talks with City & State about the work of the Basic Education Funding Commission and how lawmakers should address all things education.
Capitol Beat
Politics
City & State’s General Assembly retirement tracker
A running list of all the resignations and impending retirements in the General Assembly.
Philadelphia
Politics
After completing his own turnaround, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson looks to do the same for Philadelphia
The Second District councilmember stepped into the role of council president 14 months after he was acquitted in a federal bribery trial
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA Republicans call for governor to support Texas amid border standoff
Amid growing tensions between Texas officials and the federal government over border security, GOP lawmakers want Pennsylvania to get involved.
Health Care
Policy
What Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court abortion ruling means
The state Supreme Court sent a case on Medicaid-funded abortions back to the Commonwealth Court.
News & Politics
Policy
Five for Friday: Shapiro’s higher education plan
Shapiro’s blueprint for higher education seeks to impact affordability and accessibility
Philadelphia
Policy
New president and punctuality comes to Philadelphia City Council
City Council’s first legislative session under President Kenyatta Johnson made timeliness a top priority
Capitol Beat
Policy
5 takeaways from Jordan Harris’ PA Press Club speech
The House Appropriations Committee Chair talked about the state budget, education funding, tax policy and more in Harrisburg.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Mapping the path forward: Legislating the next stage of reproductive rights in Pennsylvania
A proposed amendment to the state Constitution would take several years
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Gun control bills passed through House committee
The bills would still need to pass through a GOP-controlled Senate
Capitol Beat
Politics
A quick guide to PA’s House District 140 special election
Voters in Bucks County will head to the polls in February to elect a new state representative in an election that will determine control of the state House.
News & Politics
Politics
Eight Democrats looking to unseat Perry meet in first candidates’ forum
The candidates mostly agreed on voting, abortion rights and health care.
Capitol Beat
Policy
State panel advances Dem-backed report with school funding recommendations
The report suggests that $5.4 billion is needed to close a statewide education adequacy gap.
News & Politics
Policy
Larry Krasner files suit against law seeking to appoint special prosecutor in Philadelphia
Act 40 requires a special prosecutor be appointed to oversee criminal activity taking place near SEPTA
Capitol Beat
Policy
A step in the right direction: PA Capitol’s infamous escalators to be replaced
The Department of General Services announced a renovation project for the Capitol’s East Wing that is set to be completed by August 2025.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA becomes first state to partner with OpenAI on AI pilot program
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the state will participate in a generative AI pilot program with OpenAI
Capitol Beat
Politics
Midstate PA Senate seats draw attention from Democrats and Republicans alike
Republicans John DiSanto and Mike Regan both say they won’t run for reelection in 2024.
Cherelle Parker
Politics
Sign truck drives around inauguration, thanks Mayor Parker for support of Israel
The digital billboard mirrors one seen outside Pennsylvania Society last month thanking John Fetterman
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