Fair funding fallout

A look back at the state’s education funding trial and where the General Assembly can go from here.

• By Harrison Cann
• April 28, 2022

New report takes stock of Muslim voter participation in Pennsylvania

The Muslim American nonprofit Emgage is working to get the community more involved in politics.

• By Harrison Cann
• April 28, 2022

Still a topic today, here’s what GOP U.S. Senate candidates said about election certification during Tuesday’s debate

Democratic U.S. Senate candidates in the race have not challenged the 2020 election results.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• April 27, 2022

The learning curveball: Officials at PASSHE have embarked on a groundbreaking – and fraught – quest to redesign the system.

The State System is hoping lawmakers will approve a historic funding request for the university system this year

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 26, 2022

Shapiro doubles down on support for Davis after clash with Sims over TV ad

The Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor’s campaign says the ad is not misleading and shows his support for Shapiro.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 21, 2022

Mastriano releases goals for first 100 days if elected governor

The GOP state senator is vowing to push back against COVID-19 mandates and usher in reforms to state government.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 19, 2022

‘We are on high alert’: State identifies ‘highly infectious’ bird flu case in Lancaster County

Agriculture secretary says flu cases currently present no threat to public health.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 18, 2022

Dave White and Bill McSwain trade barbs as governor’s race intensifies

Trump statement sets off fued between the two southeastern Pennsylvania candidates

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 15, 2022

House passes bill banning transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams

‘Biologically, males and females are different,’ Gleim said during Tuesday’s floor debate.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• April 13, 2022

Carpenters, lawmakers call for crackdown on wage theft, worker misclassification

Rally occurred as part of national educational effort

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 13, 2022

UPDATE: Jake Corman files petition to quit governor’s race, then decides to stay after talks with Trump, according to report

Corman filed a petition to remain in the race after speaking with former President Donald Trump, according to report

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 12, 2022

Lawmakers Laughlin and Collett are vouching for independent voters’ voices in primary elections

Pennsylvania is one of only nine states that doesn’t allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primaries

• By Harrison Cann
• April 12, 2022

Pennsylvania labor federation requests investigation into workplace harassment allegations

The state AFL-CIO’s newly elected president was accused on social media of verbally abusing female staff

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• April 11, 2022

Your 2022 Pennsylvania governor’s race campaign finance cheat sheet

Gubernatorial candidates spent over $9 million in the first three months of 2022

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 11, 2022

Oz earns Trump endorsement in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race

Trump said Oz has the best chance to win

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 11, 2022

Dave White calls for special prosecutor to combat crime at Harrisburg stop

White was endorsed by Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo on Friday

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 8, 2022

Tuesday’s special elections provide 41 days of clarity

Three newcomers will join lawmakers in Harrisburg through November

• By Harrison Cann
• April 6, 2022

New Pew poll shows 30% increase in Philly residents concerned about crime

The Pew Charitable Trusts’ new 2022 Philadelphia citywide poll found that 70% of the city’s residents think crime, drugs and public safety are the biggest issues facing the city.

• By Harrison Cann
• April 6, 2022

State appeals court blocks PA carbon pricing scheme for power generators

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• April 6, 2022

State, local officials at odds over banning private election grants

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 5, 2022