Capitol Beat
From Walt Wit beer to Angus beef – here are Josh Shapiro and Jim Kenney’s major Super Bowl bets
Leaders from around Philadelphia and Kansas City are making friendly wagers ahead of the big game.
Capitol Beat
State Senate postpones Larry Krasner’s impeachment trial indefinitely
The trial, originally set to begin Jan. 18, is up in the air following a Commonwealth Court ruling.
Philadelphia
SEPTA signs agreement to make it easier for minority-owned businesses to work with the transit system
Philly and Chicago have signed an agreement that would allow small and minority-owned businesses to work for both agencies under one certification.
Philadelphia
Capitol Beat
7 stories you might have missed this year
We look back at some of City & State’s favorite stories from 2022.
Transportation
Nearly 30 years after the ADA, local transit agencies are getting federal funds to make them more accessible
Philly and Pittsburgh are among the cities receiving money from the Federal Transit Administration
Law Enforcement
Philly getting a big chunk of federal dollars to address gun violence and violent crime
Wolf announced $25 million dollars will be allocated to Philadelphia police, including $20 million for the DA’s office.
Economic Development
Two state lawmakers want to audit Philadelphia and Pittsburgh sports stadiums.
They say the move would reveal the true value of the teams for taxpayers.
Events
Snapshots from City & State’s Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit
The event brought together the region’s industry experts to discuss ongoing health care challenges.
Capitol Beat
Select committee investigating Larry Krasner releases final recommendations
The committee’s report includes calls to increase police funding and allow recall elections in Philadelphia.
Capitol Beat
The state Senate is laying the groundwork for Larry Krasner’s impeachment trial. Here’s how it will work.
Lawmakers will take procedural steps this week to start proceedings in January.
From the Editor
Editor’s Note: What Jim Kenney can learn from Eric Adams
If Philly is expecting even more migrants, better take some notes from New York City – on what not to do.
Capitol Beat
Senate Republicans say they will begin Krasner impeachment process next week
Republican lawmakers are aiming to hold the impeachment trial in January.
Criminal Justice
Krasner hits GOP in post-impeachment presser
Krasner and Philadelphia officials criticize the impeachment effort and called it an effort to ‘silence’ voters.
Capitol Beat
House votes to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
State representatives voted 107-85 to adopt the articles of impeachment and send them to the Senate for trial.
Capitol Beat
House committee approves articles of impeachment against Larry Krasner
Democrats call the move a ‘weaponization’ of law for ‘partisan political purposes.’
Campaigns & Elections
Democrats claim they’ve flipped the state House blue
It would be the first time Democrats have taken control of the House in more than a decade.
Events
Snapshots from City & State’s Philly Power 100 reception
The city’s power players came together to recognize distinguished work in government, advocacy, business and more.
From the Editor
Editor’s Note: Don’t forget the ballot initiatives next week
They’re important if you want to have a say in how city government works.
Philadelphia
House GOP announces articles of impeachment against Larry Krasner
The move comes just two days after the committee investigating his office released a report that did not recommend impeachment.
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