General Assembly
Policy
PA House passes minimum wage, paid family leave bills
House lawmakers voted on several high-profile bills to close out March.
Capitol Beat
Policy
House GOP lawmakers introduce ‘tax holiday’ bills to address affordability concerns
Lawmakers are proposing temporary “holidays” from several state taxes.
Technology
Policy
PA House lawmakers approve data center regulation bill
Lawmakers passed House Bill 1834 with a 104-95 vote.
Technology
Policy
PA lawmakers advance SAFECHAT Act to protect children from AI chatbot interactions
The bill would require AI companion operators to take steps to prevent harmful interactions with chatbots.
News & Politics
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Politics
What to know about Pennsylvania’s 2026 special elections
Several seats in the state House of Representatives have been decided through special elections in 2026.
Policy
Policy
Harrisburg leaders celebrate two new grants for downtown revitalization efforts
The state Department of Community and Economic Development is awarding more than 400,000 in grants to two local organizations.
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA House committee advances data center bills
Two data center bills were reported out of the House Energy Committee along party lines.
Capitol Beat
Politics
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.
Education
Policy
Advocates push to upgrade civics education standards
As the semiquincentennial commences, legislators, educators and nonprofit organizations are trying to seize the momentum to spotlight the subject.
Capitol Beat
Policy
‘Crisis mode’: Gov. Josh Shapiro outlines severity of PA bird flu surge
More than 7.6 million birds in Pennsylvania have been affected so far.
Artificial Intelligence
Policy
5 takeaways from new state government report on AI
The report outlines a series of recommendations for AI use and adoption.
Artificial Intelligence
Policy
PA lawmakers show bipartisan interest in standards for data centers
Gov. Josh Shapiro called on lawmakers to enact standards for data center developers.
Budget
Policy
9 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s $53.3B budget proposal
Shapiro revisited past priorities and eyed new goals in an hour-long budget address.
Economic Development
Policy
Ask The Experts: Revitalizing Downtown Harrisburg
City & State talks with local leaders about plans to breathe new life into Harrisburg’s local economy.
News & Politics
Politics
First look: The midterm congressional races to watch in PA
Once again, Pennsylvania will be ground zero for hard-fought campaigns that will determine control of the U.S. House.
News & Politics
Politics
Citing $115,000 in unpaid rent, Lehigh County evicts ICE from Allentown office space
County Executive Josh Siegel says the Department of Homeland Security’s ‘national reputation for recklessness’ warrants termination of a county lease agreement with the federal agency.
News & Politics
Politics
During Farm Show week, gubernatorial candidates outline agricultural priorities
Gov. Josh Shapiro and GOP challenger Stacy Garrity both visited the Farm Show and outlined their support for Pennsylvania’s agricultural communities.
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA Senate lawmakers reelect Kim Ward as president pro tempore
Ward was praised by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as she was reelected to lead the upper chamber.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mayor Corey O’Connor, City Council members take oath of office in Pittsburgh
A new chief executive and City Council president are among the leadership changes for the Steel City.
General Assembly
Policy