Josh Shapiro
Policy
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
Politics
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
Politics
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’
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket debuts to raucous crowd in Philadelphia
Gov. Shapiro welcomed the Harris-Walz ticket despite getting passed over as a vice presidential nominee
Satire/Odd News
Personality
Shapiro’s snub adds to the commonwealth’s constellation of consolation prizes
The Keystone State has its fair share of second-place finishes
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Four for Friday: How a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro ticket would fare in Pennsylvania
Harris’ entrance as the Democratic nominee could have a large impact on the commonwealth’s preferences
Infrastructure
Policy
Major federal bridge grants jump-start long-stalled projects, including I-83 in Harrisburg
The Biden administration announced $5 billion to build major bridge replacements, including several grants that were among the largest received by states in their history.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
12 for Friday: PA pols’ reax to the presidential debate
We gather responses from politicos from around the commonwealth
News & Politics
Politics
Fairness Pennsylvania looks to bring LGBTQ+ lobbying to Harrisburg
The newly formed statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights nonprofit organization hopes to raise the voices of LGBTQ+ in the state Capitol
News & Politics
Politics
Shapiro touts Pennsylvania as the ‘Great American Getaway’ ahead of 2026 events
The governor revealed a new state tourism brand a day before revealing programming for the America250 celebration in 2026
Ask the Experts
Policy
Ask the Experts: Exploring the impacts of a cap-and-trade program
Advocates weigh in on Shapiro’s energy plans and how they could impact Pennsylvania
Budget
Policy
PA’s structural deficit could shape budget battle for years to come
Pennsylvania’s budget cycle presents challenges both old and new as leaders grapple with a long-budget structural deficit.
Philadelphia
Policy
Gov. Shapiro touts $50M proposal for home repairs program in Philadelphia
Lawmakers said demand for the Whole-Home Repairs Program far outweighs current funding
Agriculture
Politics
Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers acquire HP Hood facility in Philadelphia
Gov. Shapiro said Tuesday the investment will keep 178 jobs in the community
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with Brian Regli
The governor’s executive director of critical investments discusses the future of Pennsylvania’s energy sector
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro taps Al Schmidt to lead new election threats task force
The task force is designed to improve communication among government entities and mitigate election-related threats.
Energy
Personality
Q&A with House Environmental Resources and Energy Chair Greg Vitali
The Delaware County Democrat spoke to City & State on the future of energy in the commonwealth
Energy
Policy
Reconsidering the reckoning over RGGI
As both sides dig in ever deeper over the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, fault lines and strategies become clearer, even as its future remains up in the air.
Criminal Justice
Policy
Philadelphia City Council moves ahead with prohibition of skill games
City officials are tackling the issue amid legislative inaction at the state level
Criminal Justice
Policy