With months left in tenure, Wolf admin official is looking to make the most of the time that’s left

DDAP Secretary Jen Smith is preparing for her successor to take over in smooth fashion

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• May 6, 2022

With Court expected to strike down Roe v. Wade, PA’s governor race could determine abortion access

The primary election is just two weeks away and some are saying the battle over reproductive rights is also on the ballot.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• May 3, 2022

Doug Mastriano’s 2002 academic paper raises eyebrows among war scholars

The former Army colonel is seeking the GOP nomination for governor

• By Justin Sweitzer
• May 2, 2022

New poll shows Doug Mastriano with 14-point lead in Pennsylvania GOP primary for governor

The state senator is leading the Republican field in nearly every media market.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 29, 2022

Fair funding fallout

A look back at the state’s education funding trial and where the General Assembly can go from here.

• By Harrison Cann
• April 28, 2022

New report takes stock of Muslim voter participation in Pennsylvania

The Muslim American nonprofit Emgage is working to get the community more involved in politics.

• By Harrison Cann
• April 28, 2022

Still a topic today, here’s what GOP U.S. Senate candidates said about election certification during Tuesday’s debate

Democratic U.S. Senate candidates in the race have not challenged the 2020 election results.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• April 27, 2022

Shapiro doubles down on support for Davis after clash with Sims over TV ad

The Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor’s campaign says the ad is not misleading and shows his support for Shapiro.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 21, 2022

Mastriano releases goals for first 100 days if elected governor

The GOP state senator is vowing to push back against COVID-19 mandates and usher in reforms to state government.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 19, 2022

Conor Lamb’s mission is to remake the Senate Democratic primary

In this race, the battle-tested congressman tries to convince voters he can turn Pat Toomey’s U.S. Senate seat blue

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 13, 2022

House passes bill banning transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams

‘Biologically, males and females are different,’ Gleim said during Tuesday’s floor debate.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• April 13, 2022

UPDATE: Jake Corman files petition to quit governor’s race, then decides to stay after talks with Trump, according to report

Corman filed a petition to remain in the race after speaking with former President Donald Trump, according to report

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 12, 2022

Lawmakers Laughlin and Collett are vouching for independent voters’ voices in primary elections

Pennsylvania is one of only nine states that doesn’t allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primaries

• By Harrison Cann
• April 12, 2022

Pennsylvania labor federation requests investigation into workplace harassment allegations

The state AFL-CIO’s newly elected president was accused on social media of verbally abusing female staff

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• April 11, 2022

Your 2022 Pennsylvania governor’s race campaign finance cheat sheet

Gubernatorial candidates spent over $9 million in the first three months of 2022

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 11, 2022

Oz earns Trump endorsement in Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race

Trump said Oz has the best chance to win

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 11, 2022

Dave White calls for special prosecutor to combat crime at Harrisburg stop

White was endorsed by Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo on Friday

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 8, 2022

Tuesday’s special elections provide 41 days of clarity

Three newcomers will join lawmakers in Harrisburg through November

• By Harrison Cann
• April 6, 2022

PHL fliers can now donate directly to Ukraine relief efforts

OTG has collaborated with UNICEF to provide donation options on its mobile ordering technology at airport businesses.

• By Harrison Cann
• April 4, 2022

John Fetterman, Celeste Trusty outline initiative to digitize pardons process

• By Justin Sweitzer
• April 4, 2022