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This is not a test: PA public radio stations in emergency mode after rescission vote
A bill that would rescind more than $9 billion in already-approved federal funds now heads to the president’s desk.
News & Politics
Congressman Dan Meuser opts against run for governor in 2026
The Republican congressman appeared to secure the support of President Donald Trump earlier this year.
U.S. Congress
By the numbers: The key figures contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill
While supporters and critics spar over the myriad impacts from the recently passed reconciliation bill – a cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda – City & State focuses on the numbers behind the bill.
News & Politics
The bus stops here: A nationwide effort to oppose the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ rolls into Harrisburg
Democratic lawmakers and advocates fear the GOP-led legislation will hurt the most vulnerable.
U.S. Congress
Fetterman and McCormick talk U.S. Steel, foreign policy, ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ and more
The commonwealth’s two U.S. senators discussed economic issues impacting Pennsylvania at The Senate Project event in Boston.
General Assembly
Doug Mastriano calls on Congress to support DOGE as he backs state-level DOGE bill
The former candidate for governor has sponsored legislation seeking to create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency.
U.S. Congress
Here are the Pennsylvanians on the guest list for President Donald Trump’s 2025 address to Congress
Teacher Marc Fogel and the family of Corey Comperatore are among the Pennsylvanians attending Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.
U.S. Congress
Fetterman, unfettered and unfiltered
Pennsylvania’s senior U.S. senator talks with City & State about his priorities in Washington, D.C., his relationship with President Donald Trump and his approach to bipartisanship in a heated political climate
Technology
Lehigh Valley among several metro areas benefitting from computer chip production
The Lehigh Valley in has maintained its long heritage in semiconductor manufacturing with the help of federal funding
Donald Trump
Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
John Fetterman
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman pushes to make PA housing program a national pilot
The Whole-Home Repairs program would offer grants and forgivable loans to homeowners and small landlords
Donald Trump
Executive orders: How Trump’s first 100 days could impact Pennsylvania
The 47th president is rumored to have 100 executive orders planned for early in his presidency.
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The Pennsylvania congressional delegation’s committee assignments
City & State has a full rundown of all the committees that Pennsylvania’s members of Congress are serving on.
U.S. Congress
Three for Friday: The Shutdown Before Christmas
A look at the players and potential outcomes from a government shutdown
U.S. Congress
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey calls time in Senate the ‘honor of a lifetime’
Casey reflected back on his 18-year career in the Senate and highlighted ongoing challenges facing the U.S.
Capitol Beat
Aument exit will trigger special election in PA’s 36th Senate District
State Sen. Ryan Aument will be leaving the state legislature to take a new role as state director for U.S. Senator-elect Dave McCormick.
Interviews & Profiles
Exit Interview with Susan Wild
The Lehigh Valley U.S. Representative speaks about her time in D.C. – and what’s next
Law Enforcement
From “Will Be Wild” to “Charges Have Been Filed”
Pennsylvania ranks third on a list no one wants to be on: the number of people charged for attacking the U.S. Capitol – and American democracy – on Jan. 6, 2021.
Campaigns & Elections
Four for Friday: Fundraising flooding major Pennsylvania races
A look at campaign finance numbers for crucial commonwealth tilts.
U.S. Congress
Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in PA visit
Johnson said Perry has the “expertise and insight that's necessary in a dangerous moment.”
