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Party of 7: A guide to the ideological balance of the PA Supreme Court
Five justices on the court were elected as Democrats, while two were elected as Republicans.
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Pennsylvania voters retain 3 state Supreme Court justices
The high-stakes judicial retention elections attracted national attention and millions of dollars in spending.
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PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt talks voting issues in Chester, Dauphin counties
Schmidt said pollbook issues in Chester County were caused by a pollbook extraction error.
Campaigns & Elections
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wins, beats Pat Dugan for second time in 2025
The rematch of May’s Democratic primary for Philadelphia District Attorney proved to be a replay on Election Day as Krasner cruised to a third term.
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An injudicious process: What would have happened if PA Supreme Court justices didn't get retained
Gov. Josh Shapiro could appoint temporary replacements, with the next judicial elections slated for 2027.
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Retention roundup: Your last-minute guide to Pennsylvania’s 2025 judicial elections
City & State examines the state of play in Pennsylvanians’ judicial contests.
News & Politics
What to know as Pennsylvania braces for loss of SNAP benefits
Gov. Josh Shapiro took executive action Friday to try and lessen the impacts of the suspension of SNAP benefits.
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The Democratic Women’s Caucus calls for emergency SNAP funding
Houlahan said 2 million Pennsylvanians, most of them women and girls, could become food insecure if funding is allowed to lapse
Capitol Beat
…And justices for all: What's at stake in next week's judicial elections
Pennsylvania’s 2025 judicial elections will determine who will rule on some of the state’s most hot-button issues.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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
Shapiro, feds, continue chirping over SEPTA
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called out the transit agency over safety concerns
Capitol Beat
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.
News & 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.
Transportation
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
Capitol Beat
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.
Capitol Beat
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
May it please the courts: A primer on PA’s judicial system
City & State’s body of evidence on the state’s multi-layered court system will help you come to a decision on this year’s judicial elections.
