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U.S. Congress
Sens. McCormick and Fetterman tout ‘Trump accounts’ for kids during Philadelphia stop
The two U.S. Senators told youth basketball participants to take advantage of the federal child savings accounts
News & Politics
PA pols react to President Trump nixing bipartisan housing legislation
Congress overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, part of which mirrors Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs program, this week in bipartisan fashion
U.S. Congress
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Update: Congress passes bipartisan housing affordability bill featuring PA-originated program
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes a national Whole-Home Repairs program, received bipartisan support in both the U.S. House and Senate this week
Campaigns & Elections
Who’s running for Congress in Pennsylvania in 2026?
City & State’s quick guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 congressional elections.
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.
Campaigns & Elections
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PA-3 Democratic primary tracker: Each candidates endorsement
Major labor unions continue to throw their support behind Street in the race
Interviews & Profiles
Justin Douglas leans on his experience in PA-10 Democratic primary race
The Dauphin County Commissioners chair hopes to bring a local perspective to Washington, D.C.
Campaigns & Elections
Candidate questionnaire: Shaun Griffith
The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Candidate questionnaire: Chris Rabb
The PA-3 Democratic candidate answers our questions about his policy priorities, politics and more
News & Politics
Janelle Stelson works toward a November rematch with Scott Perry
After coming thisclose to beating the Republican incumbent in 2024, the Democratic candidate for PA-10 is hoping to punch her ticket to the general election on May 19
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Campaigns & Elections
Candidate questionnaire: Sharif Street
The state Senator-turned-congressional candidate answers our questions about policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Candidate questionnaire: Ala Stanford
Stanford answers our questions about her policy priorities, politics and more
Campaigns & Elections
Meet the longshot in the PA-3 Democratic primary
Shaun Griffith believes his “people over profit” message is louder than the ones coming from seasoned politicians
General Assembly
The City & State Guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 Primary Elections: House Districts
Pennsylvanians will vote in more than 40 contested primary elections this May.
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.
Interviews & Profiles
‘I’m the only one that’s ever been an elected official’: In PA-7 Dem primary, Lamont McClure runs on his record
The former Northampton County Executive emphasizes his Carbon County roots – and his singular position as the only locally elected politician
Campaigns & Elections
Sans Stanford, Dems Rabb and Street meet for PA-3 debate on Wednesday
Ala Stanford dropped out of WHYY’s Democratic primary debate hours before it was set to begin
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
