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Five for Friday: Monitoring the fallout from Pennsylvania's campus protests
From protests at Penn to congressional action on antisemitism, we look at the top takeaways from a week of pro-Palestinian protests in the commonwealth.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Just another roll of the dice: PA kicks off election audit the hard way
Department of State officials kicked off a risk-limiting audit of the April 23 primary election on Thursday.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA House narrowly approves 7-day pre-canvassing bill
After a spirited debate, House lawmakers advanced a bill that would give election administrators more time to pre-canvass mail ballots.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Khalid Mumin talks education funding, PASS scholarships at press club speech
Pennsylvania’s secretary of education was a featured speaker at Monday’s Pennsylvania Press Club lunch.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: A way-too-early general election preview, part one
From the state’s top auditor to the U.S. presidency, we take a look at five statewide races worth watching this fall.
- By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Capitol changes: Legislative races that could shift power in Harrisburg
City & State recaps key state House primaries
- By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
Decision 2024
Politics
Janelle Stelson wins PA-10 Democratic primary
Stelson will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in the fall
- By Justin Sweitzer
Decision 2024
Politics
Eugene DePasquale, Dave Sunday will battle for Attorney General in November
DePasquale, a Democrat, and Sunday, a Republican, lapped their respective fields on Tuesday to set up the general election battle.
- By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
Decision 2024
Politics
How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing politics in Pennsylvania
“Uncommitted” votes, a push to divest from Israel bonds and a fraught congressional primary are just some of the ways the war in Gaza has come home.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: What to watch for in Tuesday’s primary election
Several local and statewide races could indicate where voters are heading ahead of November
- By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Inside the vault: Democrats share their vision for the Pennsylvania Treasury
Democrats Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland are vying for the Democratic nomination in 2024.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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Events
Policy
‘We can move the needle’: Leaders converge in Harrisburg for 2024 PA Energy Summit
Lawmakers, labor leaders and energy industry stakeholders met for the half-day conference.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ehasz picks up 9 endorsements from state and local Democrats
The endorsements add to Ehasz’s growing list of supporters as she eyes a rematch against U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
AG Days: Who’s running for Pennsylvania attorney general?
City & State’s up-to-the-minute guide to who’s running for AG – and who’s endorsing each candidate
- By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Preparing for Perry: The PA-10 Democratic primary enters its endgame
Democrats seeking to challenge U.S. Scott Perry in the fall look to separate themselves ahead of the April 23 contest.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Congressional cash: A look at fundraising in four of PA’s congressional districts
City & State takes a look at the candidates with a financial advantage heading into April 23.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Technology
Policy
‘We are now entering a brave new world’: PA House passes AI disclosure bill
Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House voted 146-54 to approve a bill requiring disclosures on content generated by artificial intelligence.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Josh Shapiro calls on PA Senate to pass medical debt relief legislation
The governor’s 2024-25 budget calls for a $4M investment in medical debt relief.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Budget
Policy
PA’s structural deficit could shape budget battle for years to come
Pennsylvania’s budget cycle presents challenges both old and new as leaders grapple with a long-budget structural deficit.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Politics
Five for Friday: What to know about the ‘uncommitted’ write-in push in PA
Organizations in Pennsylvania are calling for a protest vote in support of a ceasefire in Gaza.
- By Justin Sweitzer