Technology

Policy

As Amazon moves in, lawmakers weigh innovation vs. oversight in AI policy

The efforts to make the commonwealth into an artificial intelligence powerhouse have plenty of upside and risk to go around.

Technology

Policy

‘All in on AI’: Shapiro, Amazon announce $20B AI investment in Pennsylvania

Gov. Josh Shapiro said the investment is the largest private-sector investment in the history of the commonwealth.

News & Politics

Politics

Shapiro sues USDA over federal cuts to farm and food bank funding

The action by the federal Department of Agriculture is among several federal cuts to nutrition programs in the state.

Josh Shapiro

Politics

For bipartisan group of PA politicos, a decades-long Shapiro connection

Some of the commonwealth’s political powerhouses have longstanding relationships with the commonwealth’s chief executive.

Budget

Policy

5 things to know about Pennsylvania’s budget timeline

City & State’s primer on the timeline for passing a state budget in Harrisburg.

Education

Policy

School voucher debate returns to Harrisburg

The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would create a private school scholarship program.

Transportation

Policy

Democrats introduce ‘Transit For All PA’ legislative package as potential lifeline for SEPTA, PRT

The legislative packages introduced in the state House and Senate seek to more ‘dedicated, reliable funding’ for transit statewide

Capitol Beat

Politics

30 things we know about the arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence

More information is coming to light daily about the attack and suspect Cody Balmer.

Capitol Beat

Politics

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

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

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

Policy

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

Policy

Ride along: State reps tour SEPTA amid budget talks

SEPTA’s financial needs are front-and-center ahead of 2026 events

Josh Shapiro

Policy

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

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

Policy

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

Policy

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

Policy

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

Policy

What to watch for in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal

Shapiro is set to give his annual budget address in Harrisburg on Tuesday.