Policy
Politics
As another neighboring state moves forward on recreational marijuana, Pennsylvania remains stuck in neutral
With Ohio joining the ranks of sales-friendly states, advocates for doing the same in Pennsylvania are ramping up efforts.
Policy
Policy
Shapiro announces development of new statewide economic development plan
The governor also announced the creation of a $10 million pilot program to spur business growth.
Transportation
Policy
PennDOT finalizes agreement to expand passenger rail service in western PA
The finalized agreement with Norfolk Southern would add an additional trip between New York and Pittsburgh.
Health Care
Policy
Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit welcomes the region’s top healthcare experts and officials
The summit’s panels focused on elder care, innovations in primary care delivery and more
Gun Control
Policy
Mary Gay Scanlon joins Philly advocates in calling for assault weapons ban
The Democratic congresswoman met with gun control and public school advocates in Philadelphia Thursday
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Lawmakers take step to give Pa. voters a bigger voice in presidential primaries
“As the fifth-largest state in the country, we should have a stronger role in this election,” state Sen. David Argall said.
Capitol Beat
Policy
The primer: Understanding how state funding for pregnancy care is going to change in 2024 – and why it matters
What the state’s decision to move away from crisis pregnancy centers means for the future of care in the commonwealth.
Education
Policy
Colleges and their students register the need for course correction
With the economy and needs changing in classrooms and administrations alike, stakeholders want to make sure colleges and universities adapt with them.
Policy
Policy
Millions of federal dollars slated for 54 EV charging projects across Pennsylvania
Fifty-four projects in 35 counties selected for $33.8 million in conditional awards for the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
Policy
Policy
Fund with numbers: Basic Education Funding Commission to go on tour
Lawmakers will meet in Allentown on Sept. 12 to kick off the statewide tour.
Capitol Beat
Politics
‘Today is a day to celebrate’: PA officials tout universal school breakfast program
All schools in the commonwealth will be able to provide free breakfast to students beginning this year.
Infrastructure
Policy
Federal dollars, forward progress: How transportation and transit projects are picking up speed
Pennsylvania leaders are preparing to take full advantage of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment.
News & Politics
Personality
‘It's in everything that we do’: Wayne Langerholc talks all things transportation
The chair of the Senate Transportation Committee discussed the opportunities in drone deployment and combating crime on public transit.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Ward says budget talks ongoing, Senate to return in August
Republicans are ‘actively negotiating’ with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Legislators’ fall focus
What issues Harrisburg lawmakers left on the table for the fall
Policy
Policy
As PA sees record number of SNAP recipients, advocates call for a minimum wage increase
More than 2 million Pennsylvanians received food assistance in June.
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.
Policy
Policy
The Explainer: Defining the difference between a town, borough and city
When it comes to Pennsylvania localities, a whole lot of defining and codifying goes into determining where you live.
Energy
Personality
Tim Ryan talks natural gas policy and the need for ‘radical pragmatism’
The former presidential candidate and current co-chair of the Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future leadership council spoke with City & State during a recent visit to Pittsburgh.
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