Primary results spell the end for four PA House incumbents
Primary results spell the end for four PA House incumbents
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Campaigns & Elections
Bob Brooks wins Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested PA-7 primary
The handpicked candidate of Gov. Josh Shapiro beat out a diverse, energetic four-candidate field to face GOP incumbent Ryan Mackenzie in November.
Campaigns & Elections
Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for deep blue PA-3 seat
The progressive legislator–turned-congressional candidate beat out well-funded and well-established candidates in Sharif Street and Ala Stanford
U.S. Congress
‘Game on’: Janelle Stelson advances to general election rematch against Scott Perry
Democrat Janelle Stelson will face U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in a rematch of their 2024 contest, which Perry won by 5,133 votes.
2026 Primaries
The 2026 Pennsylvania congressional primaries to watch
Contested congressional primaries have drawn lots of attention, and money, to the Keystone State.
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Policy
Updated
City & State’s 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget tracker
Legislative leaders passed a budget bill in April, though negotiations on a final product are ongoing.
Artificial Intelligence
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI developer, alleging chatbots claimed to be medical professionals
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says a controversial AI chatbot developer is violating the state’s Medical Practice Act.
Energy
Burgum, Perry tout importance of nuclear energy in visit to Three Mile Island
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior said the Trump administration’s policies have led to a “renaissance” for nuclear energy.
Capitol Beat
House passes bill that would enshrine LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections in state law
Tuesday’s vote is the latest attempt to advance LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections in Pennsylvania.
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Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
Commonwealth
We’re No. 1: Celebrating 250 years of Pennsylvania firsts in politics, pianos and pints
The commonwealth has had more than its fair share of premiere moments since the nation’s founding
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Power List
The City & State PA 2026 Pennsylvania Power 100
Our latest scorecard of power and influence throughout the commonwealth
Honors
The 2026 City & State Pennsylvania Above & Beyond
Meet the women whose commitment is shaping Pennsylvania’s future
Trailblazers
The City & State 2026 Black Trailblazers
Meet Pennsylvania’s most dynamic and accomplished African Americans, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia
Who's Who
The 2026 CSPA Government Relations honorees
Meet the professionals who connect lawmakers, organizations and communities.
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Politics
Passing school safety measures: a matter of life and death
An op-ed from the president of the Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers urges state legislators to pass comprehensive school safety legislation before the end of session – and before tragedy strikes again.
Politics
Energy choice works for Pennsylvanians – don’t let a new House bill take it away
Legislation being proposed in Harrisburg would make it more difficult for consumers to choose their energy supplier.
Politics
Nuclear energy jobs are back – and powering Central PA communities
The return of Three Mile Island Unit 1 to service is cause for celebration for Pennsylvanians on both sides of the political divide.
Politics
PA women continue to make political herstory
This year, Women’s History Month takes on even more meaning in the Keystone State, thanks to some landmark achievements by female lawmakers.
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