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Capitol Beat
3 things to watch in the aftermath of arson attack on Shapiro, family
Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was arraigned Monday evening and is charged with attempted murder and setting fire to the governor’s residence.
News & Politics
Horror, relief and support: Social media reactions to arson attack on Gov. Shapiro and family
Social media condemnation of the arson attack that could have claimed the lives of Shapiro and his family was widespread and bipartisan, both across the commonwealth and the nation.
News & Politics
Gov. Shapiro, family safe after arsonist targets governor's mansion
State Police say an arsonist set fire to the governor’s residence early Sunday morning.
Capitol Beat
Experts: PA’s permitting reforms could serve as efficiency model nationwide
Efforts to expedite efficiently offer a blueprint for other states looking to streamline operations and improve service delivery, according to a fellow at the Institute for Responsive Government.
Transportation
Ride along: State reps tour SEPTA amid budget talks
SEPTA’s financial needs are front-and-center ahead of 2026 events
Josh Shapiro
New revenue sources – and longstanding debates – dominate state budget talks
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address provides an early glimpse of what to expect from negotiations over the next four months.
News & Politics
4 ways federal government actions are impacting Pennsylvania
This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro sued President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk set his sights on a limestone mine in Western Pennsylvania.
Budget
3 takeaways from the IFO’s new Pennsylvania budget projections
The IFO predicts the state’s budget deficit could grow to $6 billion by the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Capitol Beat
8 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget proposal
The Democratic governor’s latest budget proposal calls for legal weed and a tax on video gaming machines.
Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers
On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.
Budget
What to watch for in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal
Shapiro is set to give his annual budget address in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
economy
PA officials warm up to boosting entrepreneurship
Red-tape reduction and small-business incubators are among the state and local strategies aimed at improving the commonwealth’s historically low entrepreneurship rate.
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Capitol Beat
What to know about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s ‘Lightning Plan’ for PA energy
The governor unveiled a six-part energy plan days before his 2025 budget address.
Economic Development
PA tourism marketing efforts get long-overdue upgrade
Tourism is a key driver of Pensylvania’s economy – and new state initiatives aim to make it even more vital to businesses, residents and state coffers.
Capitol Beat
Pennsylvania’s row officers get sworn in for new terms
Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Timothy DeFoor were sworn in for a second term, while newly elected Attorney General Dave Sunday was sworn in for his first term on Tuesday.
Business
Shapiro touts pharma investment in Philadelphia
A nearly $3 million investment helped Adare Pharma Solutions relocate its HQ to the city
Satire/Odd News
Pennsylvania politics last-minute gift guide
Perfect presents for the politicos in your life
Josh Shapiro
Gov. Josh Shapiro announces $153 million in funding for SEPTA
The governor directed the Department of Transportation to flex federal highway capital funds to prevent the transit agency’s ‘death spiral’
Campaigns & Elections
Stacy Garrity breaks Pennsylvania vote record as Republicans sweep state row office races
If Republicans want to know who’s got next, they need look no further than the row offices.
Campaigns & Elections
Top House Republican opens probe into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Scranton Army Ammunition Plant
U.S. Rep. James Comer says the House Oversight Committee will investigate ‘abuse of power’
