News & Politics
Policy
Understanding public-private partnerships in Pennsylvania
How P3s are used to improve transportation infrastructure in the commonwealth.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Ward says budget talks ongoing, Senate to return in August
Republicans are ‘actively negotiating’ with Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Legislators’ fall focus
What issues Harrisburg lawmakers left on the table for the fall
Capitol Beat
Policy
What state leaders are saying about the ongoing budget impasse
The PA Senate’s top-ranking Republican said the chamber could return next month, but other obstacles remain.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro touts federal broadband funding in visit to Erie County
The governor said the improved internet access will boost the economy and improve student outcomes.
News & Politics
Politics
The Jan. 6 criminal case tracker
An in-depth chronicling of the ever-growing number of Pennsylvanians charged and convicted of crimes committed during the 2021 insurrection.
Education
Policy
PASSHE leaders vote to freeze tuition for fifth straight year
Tuition will remain at $7,716 for in-state students.
News & Politics
Politics
Innamorato resigns, bringing state House back to 101-101 tie
Innamorato resigned as she continues to campaign for Allegheny County executive.
Health Care
Personality
The CSPA Q&A: Allegheny County Human Services Director Erin Dalton
Dalton spoke with City & State about the challenges facing the county’s vulnerable populations ahead of the Greater Pittsburgh Healthcare Summit.
News & Politics
Policy
Lawmakers renew calls for rail safety reforms after state’s latest train derailment
The accident has intensified the attention of state and federal officials.
Policy
Policy
PA DEP receives $3M for development of building code training programs
The award will help fund training programs at career and technical schools and community colleges.
News & Politics
Policy
Pittman: Hundreds of millions in state funding could be at risk without more budget bills
Meanwhile, the leader for House Democrats urged the Senate to advance an already-passed $45.5B spending plan.
News & Politics
Policy
10 things you need to know about PA’s budget impasse
The state budget is currently stuck in legislative limbo.
News & Politics
Policy
Shapiro urges PA Senate to advance $45.5B budget plan
The Democratic governor said the budget plan will ‘do a lot of good.’
News & Politics
Policy
PA House passes budget bill as Shapiro vows to veto voucher funding
The Democratic governor said he would veto the funding to allow the state budget to advance.
News & Politics
Politics
State lawmakers join forces with the Forward Party
The two lawmakers will now be aligned with the Forward Party but will remain registered as Democrats.
Policy
PA House advances bills to raise minimum wage, create tax credit program
Both bills advanced through the narrowly divided chamber.
Policy
Policy
The Explainer: Defining the difference between a town, borough and city
When it comes to Pennsylvania localities, a whole lot of defining and codifying goes into determining where you live.
Environment
Politics
Pennsylvania officials declare ‘Code Red’ air quality alert due to Canada fires
Smoke from wildfires smothered the East Coast on Wednesday, with officials urging residents to limit time outside.
News & Politics
Politics