Four for Friday: Harrisburg happenings
Four for Friday: Harrisburg happenings
PoliticsShow All
News & Politics
‘We have to seize this moment’: Sanders, Deluzio bring ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Harrisburg
The lawmakers spoke out against President Donald Trump and the influence of money in politics.
Labor
Bernie Sanders brings ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ tour to Philadelphia for May Day
Labor leaders and advocacy organizations flooded the streets around City Hall as part of the ‘Workers over Billionaires’ rally
Health Care
Crozer closure crisis could catalyze new state oversight of hospitals
The system’s sudden shuttering, which leaves Delaware County without a trauma center, is giving new momentum to long-stalled legislation.
Philadelphia
Getting back on track: Giving Harriet Tubman’s PA connections their due
Eight score years after the end of the Civil War, Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad continue to resonate throughout the commonwealth.
PolicyShow All
Health Care
State lawmakers and health experts debate how to save PA hospitals
During a State Senate Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee hearing, panelists laid bare the challenges and offered solutions
Education
School voucher debate returns to Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee advanced a bill on Tuesday that would create a private school scholarship program.
Capitol Beat
Cannabis legalization bill advances in Pennsylvania House
Lawmakers on the House Health Committee voted 14-12 to advance the bill.
Transportation
Democrats introduce ‘Transit For All PA’ legislative package as potential lifeline for SEPTA, PRT
The legislative packages introduced in the state House and Senate seek to more ‘dedicated, reliable funding’ for transit statewide
PersonalityShow All
Health Care
The City & State Q&A: Paul Offit
The renowned Philadelphia-based vaccinologist, public-health contrarian and sometime RFK Jr. sparring partner reflects on the Trump administration, the state of public health, and past and future pandemic readiness.
Interviews & Profiles
A Q&A with State Rep. Tarik Khan
Khan, a registered nurse and nurse practitioner, spoke with City & State about how his nursing background informs his work as a legislator.
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Above & Beyond
The 2025 City & State Pennsylvania Above & Beyond
Trailblazers
The CSPA 2025 Black Trailblazers
Meet the difference-makers in politics, policy and beyond.
Who's Who
The CSPA 2025 Government Relations 100
In Harrisburg and beyond, these are the commonwealth’s most effective advocates
OpinionShow All
Opinion
Opinion: First responders are sounding the alarm on opioids
The executive director of the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association makes the case for taking the next step to save lives.
Health Care
Opinion: It’s time to Washington-proof your health care
State Rep. Tarik Khan explains how Democrats in Harrisburg are working to protect access to health care.
News & Politics
Opinion: SNAP judgment: We aren’t doing enough to help food-insecure Pennsylvanians
Taking the challenge to live on the average $6/day food benefits program underscores the struggle faced by millions of Americans to feed themselves and their loved ones.
Capitol Beat
Opinion: Paid leave for Pennsylvanians is an opportunity to put politics aside
A bipartisan duo makes the case for the General Assembly to pass the Family Care Act.
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