Your guide to Pennsylvania’s official (pretty much) everything
The stories behind the animals, boats, trains, and beverages that officially represent the Keystone State.
Aug
2025
15
JOSH SHAPIRO
Aug
2025
13
Budget disagreements burst into the open at Pa. Capitol
The Senate passed a Republican-backed budget. But Gov. Shapiro said it’s ‘not a serious, long-term proposal.’
Aug
2025
11
Shapiro says ‘the time to act is now’ on mass transit funding as potential service cuts loom
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal included a spending package that would fund mass transit agencies across the state and increase spending for roads and bridges.
Jul
2025
30
Gov. Shapiro joins lawsuit against against Trump administration over defunding of Planned Parenthood
The suit centers on a provision of the recently-passed mega bill , which enacts many of President Donald Trump’s domestic policy priorities.
Jul
2025
24
Shapiro joins bipartisan governors demanding leadership reform at PJM Interconnection
They said mismanagement of the region’s electric grid has cost thousands of jobs and billions in investments
Jul
2025
15
Shapiro joins lawsuit to claw back education funding withheld by Trump administration
Pennsylvania joined 23 other states and the District of Columbia in challenging what they call the federal government’s unlawful withholding of funding for after-school programs, teacher training, literacy, and education for migrant and non-English speaking students.
Jul
2025
2
‘Will solar panels replace farms?’ Answering your questions about clean energy in PA
Is clean energy expensive? How do windmills help when it’s not windy? How does clean energy get stored? Pennsylvania’s Lightning Plan is helping make the Keystone State an energy innovator again—but how does it work? We break it down.
Jul
2025
1
Here’s how (and when) the Lightning Plan could save you money
The Lightning Plan is a laundry list of bills to help Pennsylvanians save money on energy and improve efficiency across the state—but it can be confusing. We’ve broken down how the changes could affect your wallet.
Jun
2025
26
Microsoft describes Three Mile Island plant as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
The Dauphin County plant’s reopening will support at least 650 permanent jobs and hundreds of other positions during the recommissioning process.
Jun
2025
24
Gov. Shapiro says primary focus is on Pennsylvanians safety following US airstrikes on Iran
He said there is no specific threat to the commonwealth in the wake of the military action.