State officials are working to ensure constituents’ and visitors’ safety as Pennsylvania prepares to welcome thousands of visitors for America250 celebrations and several premier sporting events during the next month. From @emilyscolnick.bsky.social

Arts organizations are lobbying for a $5 million increase in funding in Pennsylvania’s next state budget and the reinstatement of longstanding arts partnership programs set to end with the fiscal year on June 30. From @emilyscolnick.bsky.social

Pennsylvania’s arts-related grants budget has remained stagnant for over a decade. This year, arts groups are pushing for a $5 million increase — and trying to save longstanding partnerships that bring the arts to communities statewide. @penncapital-star.com

Transit advocates from across Pennsylvania rallied in support of funding for small transit systems, paratransit, and shared ride services outside the Capitol on Wednesday as state budget talks intensify ahead of this month’s deadline. From @emilyscolnick.bsky.social