Now in his second term as chair of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Stephen DeFrank is setting his sights on the future of energy in the commonwealth. Read our Q&A cityandstatepa.com/personality/20…

Minivan plows into crowd at Harrisburg Kipona festival, 3 injured | Fox News foxnews.com/us/minivan-plo…

ICYMI: Uber has signaled their willingness to have ride share trips be taxed as a revenue source for transit. But in return, they want lawmakers to approve independence contractor status for all app-based drivers and couriers.

Charges were announced for the woman who allegedly drove a vehicle into the Kipona Festival in Harrisburg, injuring three people last evening. abc27.com/local-news/wom…

In a statement, Harrisburg Mayor Wanda Williams addresses an incident at the city’s Kipona Festival, where a minivan hit several festival attendees yesterday. “Harrisburg is strong and we will rise together,” Williams said.

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Ahead of November’s pivotal judicial elections, three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices offered an inside look at Pennsylvania’s highest court during a fireside chat in Philadelphia. More here via City & State PA ⚖️ cityandstatepa.com/politics/2025/…

Former Pennsylvania attorney general Kathleen Kane is releasing a podcast that will “explore resilience, healing and finding hope after the storm.” thetimes-tribune.com/2025/09/09/thr…

Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R., Indiana) says in a statement that while budget talks have been advanced by using capital funds to cover transit costs, but "there is no global agreement on a budget deal, as several fiscal and policy issues remain outstanding."

We must speak with one voice- Political violence is never acceptable and has to stop. I join so many in praying for Charlie Kirk after this disgusting attack on his life.

Political violence has no place in our country. We must speak with moral clarity. The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrifying and this growing type of unconscionable violence cannot be allowed in our society.

BREAKING: Charlie Kirk, founder and chief executive officer of Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action, was shot on Wednesday afternoon during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University. Reaction from Pennsylvania’s elected leaders was swift. politicspa.com/breaking-pa-el…

OREM, Utah (The Associated Press) _ Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, President Trump says

Inbox: Gov. Josh Shapiro has ordered that the commonwealth's flag be flown at half-staff in memory of Charlie Kirk until Sunday.

Another day, another Pittsburgh-based AI conference. Again headlining are Gov. Josh Shapiro and U.S. Senator Dave McCormick. Shapiro's slot is a roundtable alongside execs from BNY, CMU, and Westinghouse (sandwiched in between a "special announcement" and the cocktail reception.)

Expenses really seem to be escalating in the post-arson repair work at the Pa. Governor's Residence. Interesting follow-up story by our partners Spotlight PA: tinyurl.com/37psfcpt

"While I am encouraged by the meaningful work at the negotiating table, currently there is no global agreement on a budget deal" Read the latest from our Pennsylvania state budget tracker: bit.ly/3IicsKB

Pa. state Rep. Russ Diamond (R) said on social media today that he will introduce legislation to make the first Monday of every August "Charlie Kirk Day" -- an official state holiday.

Inbox: Rob Ritson, chief of staff to Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R., Westmoreland), has taken a job as a lobbyist for healthcare giant UPMC, the commonwealth's largest private employer.

Here’s your football-themed Five for Friday, highlighting Council’s first day of session and what priorities are part of the game plan: cityandstatepa.com/politics/2025/…