The City & State PA 2026 Pennsylvania Power 100
The City & State PA 2026 Pennsylvania Power 100
Our latest scorecard of power and influence throughout the commonwealth
PoliticsShow All
Campaigns & Elections
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PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorses Chris Rabb
A group of progressive congressmembers have backed Rabb in the primary race
Economic Development
Sights, sounds and Steelers fans: On the ground at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
Leaders in the Steel City hope the primetime spotlight will lead to economic growth
Campaigns & Elections
Ryan Crosswell makes anti-corruption argument for PA-7 race
In the Lehigh Valley’s crowded PA-7, the former federal prosecutor and Marine believes he is uniquely qualified to tackle current challenges
Campaigns & Elections
PA-7 Dem candidates meet for televised debate in Jim Thorpe
The latest gathering of those running to win the Lehigh Valley’s hotly contested Democratic primary offered few flashpoints.
PolicyShow All
News & Politics
In return to Harrisburg, Senate votes on women’s sports, municipal planning legislation
City & State reviews key votes in the Pennsylvania Senate this week.
Policy
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.
Updated
Philadelphia
Philadelphia City Council passes ‘ICE OUT’ legislation out of committee
Council can get the legislative package across the finish line as early as April 23
cannabis
Poll: Pennsylvanians across party lines support a regulated cannabis marketplace
A survey conducted by Susquehanna Polling & Research found that 69% of likely voters support regulation and taxation of adult-use cannabis
PersonalityShow All
Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest Winners & Losers
Who’s up and who’s down this week?
Interviews & Profiles
NFL Draft Week Q&A with VisitPittsburgh CEO Jerad Bachar
Pittsburgh has prepared to be the center of the football world this week
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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.
Trailblazers
The 2025 CSPA Infrastructure honorees
Meet the Pennsylvanians creating and fortifying the state’s built environment, from skyscrapers to sustainable water.
OpinionShow All
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.
Politics
PA lawmakers must do more to protect residents from data centers
Ballooning energy bills, negative environmental impact and more fallout are on the horizon if legislators don’t take action now.
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