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Josh Shapiro says he’s cracking down on wage theft, worker misclassification

The governor and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy are readying a task force to fix what they say is a big problem.

News & Politics

Personality

A Q&A with Chris Deluzio, one of Pennsylvania’s newest members of Congress

The Democrat talks with City & State about his first few months in office, the looming debt limit debate and labor relations in Pittsburgh.

Policy

Politics

Norfolk Southern has spent millions on lobbying and political donations. Will it pay off?

Lawmakers in Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. are pushing reforms to railroad laws as Norfolk Southern faces scrutiny over recent train derailments.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Former Gov. Corbett calls for ‘hyper-localized’ dialogue on democracy, civics

Corbett said conversations at the local level could be the solution to distrust in elections.

Agriculture

Policy

The ‘swatting’ threats against Pennsylvania schools, explained

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating false reports of violence that were called into 911 centers on March 29.

News & Politics

Policy

Is your TikTok account hiding enemies of the state? How do you know?

Some lawmakers are trying to ban the app from government-owned devices, a move experts say will strengthen cybersecurity.

Agriculture

Policy

‘We need to redouble our efforts’: Josh Shapiro renews his fight against the bird flu

The governor and Sen. Scott Martin met with farmers to discuss the latest measures to prevent the spread of the disease.

Policy

Politics

Anti-gun violence advocates call for changes to state gun laws

Democrats say they want to use their new power to ‘stop the carnage.’

Policy

Politics

In Senate testimony, Norfolk Southern’s Alan Shaw promises he will ‘make this right’

Shaw explained the chain of events that day as lawmakers pushed for details that led to the train derailment.

News & Politics

Politics

A guide to the gatekeepers: Here's who’s running the most powerful committees in Harrisburg

City & State has put together a list of all the committee chairs in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

News & Politics

Policy

East Palestine was ‘H.G. Wells War of the Worlds stuff’

The February train crash along the Pennsylvania-Ohio border has people worried about their health and the future of their communities.

News & Politics

Politics

Malcolm Kenyatta makes school audits an early focus of the auditor general race

A decision to eliminate a school audit bureau could resurface in next year’s auditor general race.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Mike Zabel to resign following another accusation of sexual harassment

State Rep. Abby Major accused Zabel of harassing her last November during a press conference on Wednesday.

News & Politics

Politics

5 takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s first budget address

Shapiro outlined a $44 billion budget that includes funding increases for education, policing.

Education

Politics

Public school advocates warn lawmakers: ‘Don’t stall;’ fix the broken system now

Following the major court ruling regarding the state’s school funding system, lawmakers have some complicated equations to solve.

News & Politics

Politics

Mike Zabel faces calls to resign following sexual harassment allegations

An SEIU lobbyist and an anonymous state representative have accused Zabel of harassment.

News & Politics

Personality

Q&A with U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick

The Republican congressman talked about bipartisanship, spy balloons and how to reform Washington.

News & Politics

Policy

PA House approves measures to provide legal relief for sex abuse victims

The vote brought a contentious week in the state House to a close, but leaves more uncertainty for abuse survivors.

News & Politics

Politics

PA House starts special session as Dems, GOP spar over operating rules

House lawmakers returned to Harrisburg Tuesday to approve special session rules after an impasse stalled action in the chamber.