General Assembly
Policy
‘AI is not the future; it is current’: Lawmakers examine how to make Pennsylvania an AI powerhouse
GOP lawmakers traveled to Pittsburgh for a hearing focused on all things artificial intelligence.
Capitol Beat
Politics
3 things to watch in the aftermath of arson attack on Shapiro, family
Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was arraigned Monday evening and is charged with attempted murder and setting fire to the governor’s residence.
News & Politics
Politics
Gov. Shapiro, family safe after arsonist targets governor's mansion
State Police say an arsonist set fire to the governor’s residence early Sunday morning.
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA House passes bill creating criminal offense for tracking device-based stalking
The legislation heads to the Senate after passing with a 201-2 vote.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
GOP appeals federal judge’s mail-in ballot decision
A federal judge ruled this week that Pennsylvania’s date requirement for mail ballots ‘does not pass constitutional muster.’
Policy
Policy
Warehouses have become PA’s biggest cash crop – for better and worse
A look at how Pennsylvania became a warehouse and logistics powerhouse – and how local communities are making sure they don’t get boxed out.
Politics
Politics
Democrats pick up state Senate seat as they win 2 special elections in PA
Pennsylvania Democrats flipped a state Senate seat and retained their state House majority.
Policy
Policy
‘We’re fighting back’: PA House Dems celebrate passage of Affordable Care Act protections
The bipartisan votes now put the onus on state Senate Republicans to advance the four bills and send them to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.
Technology
Policy
Shapiro says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results
The governor said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Bipartisan paid family leave bill advances in Pennsylvania House
The legislation, known as the Family Care Act, would provide eligible residents with between 12 and 20 weeks of paid leave.
General Assembly
Policy
Doug Mastriano calls on Congress to support DOGE as he backs state-level DOGE bill
The former candidate for governor has sponsored legislation seeking to create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency.
U.S. Congress
Politics
Here are the Pennsylvanians on the guest list for President Donald Trump’s 2025 address to Congress
Teacher Marc Fogel and the family of Corey Comperatore are among the Pennsylvanians attending Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.
News & Politics
Politics
7 Pennsylvania mayoral races to watch in 2025
Voters in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Erie and other cities will elect mayors this year.
Capitol Beat
Policy
4 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s latest bird flu briefing
Experts said the threat from avian flu is unlikely to dissipate in the near future.
U.S. Congress
Politics
Fetterman, unfettered and unfiltered
Pennsylvania’s senior U.S. senator talks with City & State about his priorities in Washington, D.C., his relationship with President Donald Trump and his approach to bipartisanship in a heated political climate
Policy
Policy
Treasurer Stacy Garrity bans DeepSeek AI platform from Pennsylvania Treasury devices
The state treasurer said the move is necessary to safeguard the data and sensitive information of Pennsylvanians.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Constellation says restart of Three Mile Island reactor is ahead of schedule
The leader of a regional business group said Wednesday that the effort will be an ‘economic development boon’ for the region.
News & Politics
Politics
4 ways federal government actions are impacting Pennsylvania
This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro sued President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk set his sights on a limestone mine in Western Pennsylvania.
Budget
Policy
3 takeaways from the IFO’s new Pennsylvania budget projections
The IFO predicts the state’s budget deficit could grow to $6 billion by the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Capitol Beat
Politics