Capitol Beat
Policy
Boxing legend Mike Tyson fights for cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania
The former heavyweight champion, now a cannabis entrepreneur, met with state officials to advocate for legal, recreational cannabis in the commonwealth.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
How to have a very Pennsylvania Halloween – costume edition
The keystones to a kooky or crazy costume
News & Politics
Politics
‘We’re very concerned’: Q&A with Pennie Executive Director Devon Trolley
On the eve of open enrollment, the state’s health insurance marketplace chief told City & State how her team is preparing for the termination of federal subsidies – and what’s at stake for consumers and the state economy.
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
Ask The Experts: Philadelphia’s imperiled research ecosystem
Amid federal defunding of scientific research and radical shifts in vaccine and health policy, City & State surveyed Philadelphia’s top vaccine experts to discuss what’s at stake.
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA senators introduce bipartisan proposal to regulate skill games
The duo says the bill will help address illegal gaming and nuisance businesses across the state.
Honors
Power Lists
The 2025 Fifty Over 50
Meet the state’s senior leaders who are cementing their legacies in politics, policy and beyond.
News & Politics
Politics
DNC, PDP chairs: PA Supreme Court retention races have national implications
The head of the DNC said the races are “among the most important elections in the nation.”
Transportation
Policy
Shapiro, feds, continue chirping over SEPTA
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called out the transit agency over safety concerns
Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA Senate passes permitting transparency bill
The bill, which would require state agencies to create public permit tracking systems, received bipartisan support in the state Senate.
Education
Policy
State Senate studies ‘bell-to-bell’ cell phone ban in schools
Cell phone usage in schools is a hot-button issue in Harrisburg
News & Politics
Politics
‘The perfect storm’: Congressman Brendan Boyle warns of looming impacts of federal shutdown
SNAP payments for nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians could be at risk next month if the shutdown continues.
Technology
Policy
At heated City Council hearing, Philly tech officials “failed” their first AI test
At a contentious hearing on artificial intelligence in government, lawmakers and community advocates expressed grave concerns about the city’s preparedness for the AI era
Winners & Losers
Transportation
Politics
Pennsylvania airports decline to show video blaming government shutdown on Democrats
Transportation authorities have shelved the message out of concern it violates the Hatch Act
Philadelphia
Politics
Andrew Yang’s Forward Party endorses Pat Dugan in Philadelphia district attorney race
Dugan, who lost to the incumbent Larry Krasner in the Democratic primary, is running again in the general election
Capitol Beat
Politics
Shapiro: Arsonist’s guilty plea is a ‘just outcome’ after firebombing at governor’s residence
Penbrook man Cody Balmer pleaded guilty to charges of arson and attempted murder on Tuesday.
Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Policy
Bry Pardoe is Pennsylvania’s acting CIO following IT staff changes
The Office of Administration also confirmed that James Sipe is serving as the state’s acting executive deputy secretary for IT.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics