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Josh Shapiro
Exclusive: Gov. Josh Shapiro picks up endorsements from 5 law enforcement unions
The support from law enforcement unions follows recent endorsements from the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association and Philadelphia’s Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5.
health policy
PA measles outbreak continues to roil pols, policymakers, physicians
The virus's spread has metastasized into a rapidly expanding partisan controversy.
Josh Shapiro
X marks the spat: Shapiro, RFK Jr. needle each other online over measles outbreak
While the governor urged Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated, public health officials expressed alarm over the HHS secretary’s latest anti-vaccine rhetoric
Healthcare
‘Completely preventable’: Pennsylvania now has two fatal measles cases – the first in the U.S. this year
There are nearly 400 reported measles cases in 28 counties across the commonwealth
Technology
Center of attention: Data centers are dominating Pennsylvania’s gubernatorial race
Shifting positions on data centers have become points of attack from both sides in the race for governor.
Campaigns & Elections
Shapiro and Garrity release dueling attack ads as Pennsylvania governor’s race intensifies
Gov. Josh Shapiro is looking to link GOP nominee Stacy Garrity to President Donald Trump, while Garrity is criticizing Shapiro over data center development.
Budget
‘A moral imperative’: Shapiro touts $12M increase for rape crisis centers
The governor also renewed his call for giving child sexual abuse survivors a two-year window to sue their abusers.
Capitol Beat
3 financial facts about Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget
The budget includes $2.64 billion in temporary savings due to delayed monthly payments.
Capitol Beat
10 things to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 state budget
Pennsylvania’s latest budget includes more money for public schools, road repairs and a cost-of-living adjustment for pension beneficiaries.
Policy
Updated
City & State’s 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget tracker
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion budget into law on July 12.
Congress
The room where it happened: Congressmembers celebrate America250 in Philly’s Congress Hall
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle hosted a bipartisan group of lawmakers inside the historic building where the country began for a ceremonial meeting Thursday
Economic Development
Gov. Josh Shapiro touts Canada-Pennsylvania relationship in Toronto
The governor signed a memo in Canada’s most populous province on Wednesday, focused on strengthening economic ties between the commonwealth and Ontario
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Policy
Josh Shapiro, Philly sports teams unveil traffic projects to improve stadium complex congestion
The state investment comes just weeks ahead of the World Cup kicking off at Lincoln Financial Field
data centers
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new data center standards reflect new reality
The announcement underscores the year-long evolution in the governor’s approach to what has become an energy and environmental flashpoint in Pennsylvania.
Artificial Intelligence
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI developer, alleging chatbots claimed to be medical professionals
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says a controversial AI chatbot developer is violating the state’s Medical Practice Act.
Campaigns & Elections
PA-7 Dem rivals take aim at Brooks in wake of his bombshell claim about 2024 state treasurer race
After Democratic PA-7 candidate Bob Brooks told a Lehigh University audience that Gov. Josh Shapiro asked him to endorse Republican Stacy Garrity over Democrat Erin McClelland in the 2024 treasurer race, other candidates were quick to react.
News & Politics
Shapiro raises $10M – and other takeaways from Pennsylvania’s newest campaign finance reports
Shapiro ended the period with $36 million in the bank, while Garrity finished the quarter with $1.5 million in cash on hand.
Capitol Beat
Pennsylvania faith leaders denounce violence one year after governor’s residence attack
Gov. Josh Shapiro convened leaders from across religions one year after an attack against his family.
News & Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro talks faith, family and fundamentals of basketball with Jay Wright
Shapiro’s book tour stopped at Villanova for a sit-down with the former Wildcats basketball coach.
Capitol Beat
Gov. Shapiro vows to use ‘every tool’ to stop ICE facilities from coming to Pennsylvania
The governor said ICE facilities proposed for Berks and Schuylkill counties will stretch resources in local communities.
