Gov. Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Hire Fired Federal Workers -
Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order giving hiring preference to federal employees laid off by the Trump administration, aiming to fill 5,600...more
3/7/2025
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Gov. Shapiro Criticizes President Trump, VP Vance Over Zelenskyy Dispute -Governor Josh Shapiro condemned President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for their treatment of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, asserting it...more
PA House Committee Considers EITC to Aid Working Families -Pennsylvania’s House Finance committee is exploring the introduction of an Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to support financially constrained working families, though...more
3/3/2025
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PA Crisis Management Agencies Face Funding, Recruitment Challenges -Pennsylvania’s emergency management and fire response agencies are grappling with potential federal funding cuts and recruitment issues, which could impact...more
Pennsylvania officials are awaiting further guidance on federal funding cuts — impacting infrastructure, energy, transit, and more — with Governor Josh Shapiro’s office suing five federal agencies over $1.2 billion in...more
2/21/2025
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Gov. Shapiro Sues Trump Admin. Over $2B Federal Funding Freeze -Governor Josh Shapiro has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly withholding over $2 billion in federal funds from Pennsylvania, despite...more
2/14/2025
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Gov. Shapiro’s Prison Closure Plan Sparks Debate Over Savings, Community Impact -
Governor Josh Shapiro's proposal to close two Pennsylvania prisons and two community corrections centers aims to save $110 million annually,...more
2/12/2025
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Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Balances Bipartisan Priorities -
Governor Josh Shapiro's third budget proposal aims to balance bipartisan priorities, incorporating both Republican and Democratic interests while navigating the...more
2/10/2025
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On Tuesday, February 4, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his third annual Budget Address to a joint session of the General Assembly, where he unveiled his $51.47 billion FY26 Executive Budget — marking an approximately 7.5%...more
2/6/2025
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Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Proposal to Focus on Education, Transportation, Fiscal Responsibility-
Governor Josh Shapiro's upcoming budget proposal is expected to prioritize increased funding for the state’s poorest public...more
2/4/2025
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Jim Davis, Joe Hill Named Among City & State’s Who’s Who in GR -Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies Executive Vice President Jim Davis and Managing Director Joe Hill have been recognized by City & State Pennsylvania on their...more
Parties Rush to Nominate Candidates for HD-35 Special Election-
Democrats and Republicans are quickly selecting nominees for the special election on March 25 to resolve the even split in the Pennsylvania House. Democrats...more
1/28/2025
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Special Election Set for SD-35 Following Passing of Rep. Gergely State Rep. Matt Gergely -
(D-Allegheny) passed away last weekend, leaving the state House once again tied 101-101. A special election will be held March 25 to...more
1/24/2025
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Council Considers Performance-Based Funding for State Universities-
A council of lawmakers, university administrators, and the head of the Department of Education is exploring the benefits and challenges of tying public...more
New Leadership for PA General Assembly Committees-
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has appointed new chairs for its 52 standing committees, which play a crucial role in discussing, amending, and approving legislation,...more
1/14/2025
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New Legislative Session Begins-
Pennsylvania lawmakers began the 2025-26 legislative session this week, with Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) reelected as House Speaker, securing the position with bipartisan support...more
1/13/2025
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Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson Pushes for Greener City Buildings Philadelphia’s new public buildings may soon be held to a higher environmental standard than before. Councilmember Gilmore-Richardson introduced new...more
Solar Lab Unveiled at Frankford High School, Aiming to Train Students in Green Careers Sponsored by the Philadelphia Energy Association, U.S. Department of Energy, and PECO, city leaders unveiled a new solar lab at Frankford...more
Driving Equality Bill Championed by Councilmember Thomas Passes City Council passed Councilmember Isaiah Thomas’s driving equality bill with a 14-2 vote, which will prohibit Philadelphia police from stopping vehicles for...more
As Gun Violence Surge Continues, City Council Considers Proactive Measures toReduceHarm - With a historic surge in gun violence continuing through the start of the fall, City Council is now aiming to take proactive measures...more
Philadelphia Schools Superintendent Bill Hite Says He Will Step Down Next August After nearly 10 years on the job, Philadelphia School District Superintendent William Hite said he will step down from his position when his...more
Clarke Introduces $400 Million “Neighborhood Preservation Initiative” On Friday, Council President Darrell Clarke introduced legislation that would borrow nearly half a billion dollars in an effort to increase affordable...more
Although City Council was planning on returning to in-person meetings later in September, Council President Clarke announced that City Council will continue to meet virtually due to the spread of the Delta variant. Its first...more
As the Delta variant continues to spread, governments and businesses across the country are considering changing their COVID-19 protocols. Yesterday, the city of Philadelphia announced that an indoor mask mandate will go into...more
Philadelphia’s elected officials continue to spar over the city’s gun violence epidemic, resulting in dueling press conferences and high tensions. Much of the contention comes after Mayor Kenney declined to declare a...more