News & Politics

Policy

Democrats fail in efforts to force votes on gun legislation in Harrisburg

In wake of recent mass shootings, Democrats accused Republicans of blocking action on gun-related reforms

Capitol Beat

Policy

‘A declaration of war’: GOP lawmakers eviscerate PennDOT’s bridge tolling plan

Lawmakers and business leaders called on the Wolf administration to end the plan

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Proposed Constitutional amendment aims to give states more power over campaign spending

State Rep. Meghan Schroeder is leading a push to limit the influence of dark money

John Fetterman

Politics

Here’s what we know about John Fetterman’s health

Fetterman said he ‘almost died’ as a result of ignoring health concerns

General Assembly

Policy

Free-market think tank calls for expanded school choice policies and tax reforms

The Commonwealth Foundation has unveiled a 23-point legislative agenda for 2023

Events

Personality

Here are snapshots from the Pennsylvania Power 100 event

Heavy hitters from Philly to Erie packed King Mansion in Harrisburg last week

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Bob Casey weighs in on state’s U.S. Senate race, criticizes GOP

Casey said Democratic nominee John Fetterman understands ‘real people'

News & Politics

Special Report Policy

Despite bipartisan support, it’s unclear what’s holding up the Fairness Act in Harrisburg

As many are celebrating Pride month, LGBTQ Pennsylvanians are continuing the fight for protections from discrimination.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Dave McCormick asks for hand recount in 12 counties after still unsettled GOP Senate primary

McCormick’s campaign says a recount will provide clarity over gaps between state and county totals

News & Politics

Policy

With budget season approaching, Pennsylvania business leaders want a corporate tax cut

Pennsylvania chambers of commerce say a tax cut will attracts businesses and create jobs.

Gun Control

Policy

Democrats in Harrisburg call for gun law reforms after deadly Texas shooting

An effort to ban semi-automatic rifles failed in the state House on Wednesday

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Leigh Chapman says GOP Senate primary ‘likely headed toward a recount’

Chapman is required by state law to order the recount by Thursday

Abortion

Policy

Here’s how some are bracing for a post-Roe Pennsylvania

Stark choices await both sides if the Supreme Court overturns the landmark abortion rights decision.

Policy

Policy

Lawmakers remember trailblazing Black speaker with ‘K. Leroy Irvis Day of Action’

In 1977, Irvis was the first Black man elected speaker of a state legislature since Reconstruction

Capitol Beat

Policy

Pennsylvania, flush with cash, could see surplus go down the drain

Financial experts say COVID relief funds should be reserved for one-time uses

Satire/Odd News

Policy

Should the Hershey Kiss be Pennsylvania’s official state candy?

Policymakers are set to debate this dense subject at City & State’s 2022 Pennsylvania Power 100 event

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

PA elections chief outlines issues experienced at polling places on primary day

Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman said the state’s elections were “successful with minimal issues”

Capitol Beat

Politics

Jake Corman to temporarily take over for John Fetterman following heart procedure

The lieutenant governor had a pacemaker put in with a defibrillator Tuesday after he suffered a stroke on Friday