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Digital Government
The Keystone State partners with OpenAI for first-in-nation AI pilot
Led by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, staff in the Office of Administration will use the AI tools to create and edit copy, update policy language, draft job descriptions and help employees write code.
Management
Pennsylvania’s election audit starts with a roll of the dice
Department of State officials rolled ten-sided dice to generate a seed number needed for risk limiting audits.
Emerging Tech
Ending the deepfake threat to elections before it starts
Officials try to get ahead of misinformation created by AI before the 2024 elections.
Management
The Whole-Home Repairs program is remaking the housing landscape
The landmark initiative is helping Pennsylvanians with costly fixes.
Management
Who’s Running for Mayor in Philadelphia?
In one of the most anticipated mayoral races in years, several of Philadelphia’s highest-profile politicos are resigning from their current positions and throwing their hats in the ring.
Finance
Two Legislators Want to Audit Their State's Professional Sports Stadiums
They say the move would reveal the true value of the facilities and teams for taxpayers.
Management
Lawmakers in One State Weigh Payouts for Those Wrongly Convicted
A bipartisan Pennsylvania bill would award damages to individuals based on the number of years they spent incarcerated.
Management
Philadelphia Mayor's Ban on Guns in Parks and Rec Centers Criticized as ‘Meaningless’
Critics question whether Mayor Jim Kenney's executive order can be effective given state firearms laws. It comes after a parks and recreation worker was struck by a stray bullet and killed.
Digital Government
How Local Governments Are Handling a Threat They Can’t See
The proliferation of cyberattacks has prompted Pennsylvania municipalities to take extra steps to secure their systems. Here's what they're doing.
Digital Government
A State Turns to Its National Guard to Provide Cybersecurity Training to Local Governments
"We don’t know how many times we’ve been intruded in the cyber space," says one of the lawmakers who backed the move.
Management
Philadelphia Mayor Sparks Outrage With Comments About a Shooting
Some City Council members have called for his resignation.
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Management
In Pennsylvania, GOP State Lawmakers Look to Impeach Philadelphia District Attorney
Republicans in Harrisburg say crime goes “unchecked” under Larry Krasner, the city’s progressive top prosecutor
Management
Cities and Towns Across This State are Electing Female Mayors at Record Rates
From Scranton to Harrisburg, Upper Darby to Gettysburg, and in burgs across Pennsylvania, women aren’t just getting a seat at the table—more often, they can now be found at its head.
Finance
Pennsylvania Senate Leader Proposes Lowering Gas Tax by One-third Through 2022
Politicians in the state from both parties are pushing to lower the price at the pump.
Finance
Are Venmo and PayPal the Future of Turnpike Tolling?
The use of physical money is less and less these days, and one state senator wants to help the Pennsylvania Turnpike keep up with the times.
Management
First-time Mayors Elected in Major Pennsylvania Cities
Democratic candidates in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and Allentown supplied significant wins for their party. Plus, Pittsburgh has its first Black mayor and Allentown its first Latino leader.
