Capitol Beat

Policy

PA House narrowly approves 7-day pre-canvassing bill

After a spirited debate, House lawmakers advanced a bill that would give election administrators more time to pre-canvass mail ballots.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Khalid Mumin talks education funding, PASS scholarships at press club speech

Pennsylvania’s secretary of education was a featured speaker at Monday’s Pennsylvania Press Club lunch.

News & Politics

Politics

Campus protests foment fault lines between Democratic lawmakers in PA

Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses have further exposed officials’ thoughts on the Israel-Hamas conflict

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Five for Friday: A way-too-early general election preview, part one

From the state’s top auditor to the U.S. presidency, we take a look at five statewide races worth watching this fall.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Malcolm Kenyatta wins Democratic primary for auditor general

The Philadelphia state Rep. is the first openly LGBTQ candidate nominated for a state row office

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ryan Mackenzie wins Republican primary in 7th congressional district

The GOP nominee will go up against Democratic U.S. Rep. Susan Wild in November

Decision 2024

Politics

How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing politics in Pennsylvania

“Uncommitted” votes, a push to divest from Israel bonds and a fraught congressional primary are just some of the ways the war in Gaza has come home.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Five for Friday: What to watch for in Tuesday’s primary election

Several local and statewide races could indicate where voters are heading ahead of November

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Inside the vault: Democrats share their vision for the Pennsylvania Treasury

Democrats Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland are vying for the Democratic nomination in 2024.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Ehasz picks up 9 endorsements from state and local Democrats

The endorsements add to Ehasz’s growing list of supporters as she eyes a rematch against U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Primary Preview: 7th Congressional Primary

Three Republicans are battling for the chance to go up against incumbent U.S. Rep. Susan Wild

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Unpacking the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania auditor general

Democrats Malcolm Kenyatta and Mark Pinsley have exchanged barbs as they eye a chance to go up against GOP incumbent Tim DeFoor in the fall.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Preparing for Perry: The PA-10 Democratic primary enters its endgame

Democrats seeking to challenge U.S. Scott Perry in the fall look to separate themselves ahead of the April 23 contest.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Congressional cash: A look at fundraising in four of PA’s congressional districts

City & State takes a look at the candidates with a financial advantage heading into April 23.

Events

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: Autumn Anderson

The Critical Investments administrator spoke with City & State ahead of the 2024 Energy Summit

Philadelphia

Politics

Cherelle Parker details public safety plans on 100th day in office

Parker held a press conference in Kensington Thursday to highlight the administration’s priorities

Technology

Policy

‘We are now entering a brave new world’: PA House passes AI disclosure bill

Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House voted 146-54 to approve a bill requiring disclosures on content generated by artificial intelligence.

Events

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: Adam Ortiz

The Environmental Protection Agency administrator spoke with City & State ahead of our Energy Summit

Events

Personality

The CSPA Q&A: State Sen. Carolyn Comitta

The Environmental Resources and Energy Committee minority chair spoke with City & State ahead of this month’s Energy Summit

Capitol Beat

Policy

Josh Shapiro calls on PA Senate to pass medical debt relief legislation

The governor’s 2024-25 budget calls for a $4M investment in medical debt relief.