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Shapiro asks administration to develop statewide housing action plan
The governor signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing housing shortages in Pennsylvania.
Events
Personality
Energizing the economy
PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues
Politics
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Politics
Decision 2024: Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate race
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican nominee Dave McCormick face off in November for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat.
Personality
Personality
A Q&A with David Brigham, CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Brigham discusses the exhibits and programming the society has planned for its 200th anniversary.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman
Pittman talks about the need to regulate and tax games of skill in Pennsylvania.
Capitol Beat
Policy
In the battle over how to legislate skill games, everyone is playing for keeps
With looming court rulings and potential budget deficits, is it time to bet on skill games regulation?
Personality
Decision 2024
Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro brings ‘real freedom’ message to the DNC
The commonwealth's chief executive urged Democrats to "do the hard work necessary to win this election."
Decision 2024
Politics
PA pols make their presence felt at DNC
Politicians from all levels of government are taking center stage at the quadrennial Democratic National Convention, held this year in Chicago.
Decision 2024
Politics
3 takeaways from Eugene DePasquale’s press club appearance
Pennsylvania’s Democratic nominee for attorney general discussed abortion rights, addiction, elections and more.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Ask The Experts: Smartphones In Schools
Advocates and policymakers across the political spectrum are making a concerted effort to limit smartphone use in K-12 schools.
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U.S. Congress
Politics
PA teacher Marc Fogel left out of U.S.-Russia prisoner swap
Since being unjustly imprisoned in Russia in August 2021, the Pennsylvania teacher remains behind bars there.
Decision 2024
Politics
6 takeaways from Donald Trump’s return to Pennsylvania
The GOP presidential candidate’s Harrisburg rally was his first time in the state since surviving a July 14 assassination attempt.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Track and yield
Pennsylvania's horse racing industry receives hundreds of millions of dollars each year from the state – what does the state get in return?
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Shapiro’s stance on school vouchers comes under focus amid VP speculation
A new letter raises concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for vouchers, prompting others to rush to his defense.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
4 things to know about Josh Shapiro and the veepstakes
The political world is already speculating about a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro presidential ticket.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Democratic state Reps. Bullock, Kinsey resign from PA House
Democrats will maintain their majority due to a provision in the House rules.
Capitol Beat
Policy
9 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 state budget
City & State’s guide to what is – and isn’t – being funded over the next fiscal year.
Capitol Beat
Policy
10 bills passed by PA lawmakers this budget cycle
As budget negotiations continue, state lawmakers have kept busy by passing a flurry of bills.
Politics
Politics
Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do
Words of wisdom from both parties for the next generation of policymakers and public officials.
