Policy
Policy
‘Ring It On’ initiative gives Philly neighborhoods a stake in the semiquincentennial
Elected officials, 2026 stakeholders and Gritty were on hand on Wednesday to introduce a citywide program designed to involve all Philadelphia neighborhoods in the semiquincentennial.
Politics
Opinion: PA’s congressional delegation must stand their ground and fund NIH
The life-and-death reasons why U.S. Reps. Madeleine Dean and Guy Reschenthaler, our state’s members on the all-important U.S House Appropriations Committee, must fight to preserve the National Institutes of Health.
Politics
Feeling the pressure: Change is needed to ensure safe water delivery in PA
As the state’s water utility infrastructure continues to age and become more inadequate to meet residents’ needs, a new approach to handling this essential utility could be the answer.
Policy
Enough games and showmanship – it’s time to get serious about the state budget
The Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives calls out state Senate Republicans for caring too much about scoring political points with budget posturing – and not enough about Pennsylvanians’ needs.
Policy
PA Senate advances $47.7B budget, transit spending plan
Amid an ongoing state budget impasse, state Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward called the proposal ‘the answer for the moment.’
Policy
Amid budget impasse, school officials fear critical funding shortfalls
With state money frozen and deadlines looming for obligations like pension payments, districts will soon face tough fiscal choices.
News & Politics
PA House passes public transit funding bill after Gov. Shapiro's latest call to action
The vote took place less than a day after the governor again pushed for more public transit funding in the state budget.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson
The chair of the powerful House Agriculture Committee on why the One Big Beautiful Bill is great for Pennsylvania agriculture, his plans for immigration reform and what makes commonwealth farming special.
Health Care
Rural hospitals brace for Medicaid cuts
State healthcare experts fear what the fallout from the One Big Beautiful Bill will mean for Pennsylvania’s smaller hospitals – and the insurance coverage that keeps them running.
Housing
Allegheny County housing plan has a 500/500 chance of success
The initiative to create 500 units in 500 days is producing tangible benefits – and could be a model for other regions in the state and nation.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with State Sen. Joe Picozzi
The chamber’s youngest member discusses the state’s affordable housing challenges, potential solutions and bipartisanship on the Urban Affairs & Housing Committee
Policy
A Q&A with state Rep. Lindsay Powell
Powell talked with City & State about several bills she has sponsored to increase access to housing and improve quality of life in Pennsylvania communities.
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Economic Development
A Q&A with Robin Wiessmann
The head of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency talks lending, educating prospective homeowners and where to find the next great ideas in affordable housing.
General Assembly
Junk fees, corporate taxes and boot camps: 5 bills advanced by PA lawmakers this week
City & State rounds up some of the major proposals considered in Harrisburg to close out June.
Transportation
Losing their routes: PA’s transit funding crisis looms over rural systems
After years of ridership and funding issues, rural transit systems hope lawmakers will pony up so they can avoid service cuts.
Policy
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle keeps sounding the alarm on the Big Beautiful Bill
The Ranking Member on the U.S. House Budget Committee breaks down what the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill’s passage would mean for Pennsylvanians and America.
News & Politics
PA senators approve bill banning TikTok from state devices
The bill would prohibit TikTok and other successor apps from being installed on electronic devices bought with state dollars.
Policy
New investigation shows the ivory trade is alive and well in PA
Following the investigation, state lawmakers are looking to ban the sale of ivory and similar animal products in the commonwealth.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Rebecca May-Cole
Executive director, Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with Maureen Madden
The State House’s Aging Committee chair shares priorities and challenges
