Capitol Beat

Politics

PA politicos are flocking to Bluesky – here’s who to follow

Following the general election, Democratic lawmakers and other left-leaning posters have left X for the social media app Bluesky.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Exit Interview with Susan Wild

The Lehigh Valley U.S. Representative speaks about her time in D.C. – and what’s next

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: As Trump’s second term approaches, Pennsylvania must choose community over chaos

The executive director of the state’s ACLU explains what is at stake for Pennsylvanians – and how they can fight for it – once Donald Trump takes office in January.

Personality

Personality

Understanding the Electoral College with Kermit Roosevelt

The constitutional expert explains the Electoral College – its origins, how it’s changed and whether it’s working for 21st-century America.

Winners & Losers

Personality

Which Pennsylvanians are grateful this year

A statewide look at who deserves thanks as we close off the year in the commonwealth.

General Assembly

Policy

That’s A Wrap: City & State’s Legislative Session Review

A look at what Pennsylvania lawmakers did – and didn’t – accomplish during the last legislative session.

Health Care

Opinion

Opinion: We must protect vaccines

Making the case for why the meningococcal vaccine schedule for children should remain unchanged.

Decision 2024

Politics

'What's next?' Politicians, pundits and parties are still trying to figure it out

To better understand what the election portends for Republicans, Democrats and Pennsylvania requires unpacking how key demographics voted – and why.

Honors

Power Lists

The 2024 Impact Awards

Meet the Pennsylvanians transforming their communities and the commonwealth for the greater good.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Shapiro taps Darrell Clarke to chair the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

The former president of Philadelphia City Council will lead the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the state’s liquor laws and alcohol sales

Josh Shapiro

Policy

Gov. Josh Shapiro announces $153 million in funding for SEPTA

The governor directed the Department of Transportation to flex federal highway capital funds to prevent the transit agency’s ‘death spiral’

Capitol Beat

Politics

AG-elect Dave Sunday names chief of staff, transition team members

Sunday transition team includes a trusted staffer from the York County DA’s office and a former state attorney general.

General Assembly

Policy

5 bills signed into law this week

New laws in Pennsylvania will ban the use of license plate-flipping devices and add motorcycles to the state’s Automobile Lemon Law.

Decision 2024

Politics

A Q&A with Philadelphia state Senator-Elect Joe Picozzi

Just 29, the social media-savvy newcomer stunned the political establishment by flipping a Northeast Philadelphia district red – without the local party’s backing.

Decision 2024

Politics

Five For Friday: Recount Reactions – U.S. Senate edition

City & State rounds up reactions to Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate recount.

Events

Personality

Roll Call

The City & State 2024 Digital Pennsylvania Summit

Decision 2024

Politics

Latino Republicans, empowered by election, flex new political might in PA

The 2024 election cycle saw the début of several notable entries into the commonwealth’s Hispanic conservative sphere