PA House GOP lawmakers plan to pursue expanded voter ID

Republicans say they will use a legislative maneuver to force a floor vote on the measure.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 25, 2024

‘If our community’s not safe, nothing else matters’: A Q&A with York County DA and attorney general candidate Dave Sunday

The Republican attorney general candidate talks with City & State about his goals for the office.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 25, 2024

Five for Friday: Closing arguments from this week’s attorney general debates

City & State takes a look at five issues examined during this week’s attorney general primary debates.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 15, 2024

Josh Shapiro announces new plan to cap emissions in Pennsylvania

The governor promised to pull Pennsylvania out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative if lawmakers approve a state-specific plan to cut emissions.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 13, 2024

Black Tech Nation Ventures vows to help startups with marginalized founders thrive after closing $50 million inaugural fund

There’s also a goal to bring companies to Pittsburgh, cofounder Kelauni Jasmyn told Technical.ly

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• March 12, 2024

Joe Torsella backs Ryan Bizzarro in state treasurer race

Bizzarro picked up a big endorsement from a former state treasurer on Monday.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 11, 2024

Five for Friday: Pennsylvania’s presidential power

Biden’s State of the Union and campaign plans have the commonwealth written all over them

• By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
• March 8, 2024

A running list of Pennsylvania’s State of the Union guests

Attendees will include Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, local officials and educators.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 7, 2024

Polling memo shows Stelson with 20-point lead in PA-10 Democratic primary

However, the poll shows that 31% of voters are still undecided.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 7, 2024

Updating story: Funding for Philadelphia LGBTQ+ center stripped out of congressional spending plan

The spending concession reportedly occurred following concerns arising over the usage of William Way’s rental space by third parties, which later led to online attacks from the far-right and anti-LGBTQ+ social media account Libs of TikTok.

• By Harrison Cann
• March 6, 2024

Opinion: Congress should match food retailers’ commitment to women, infants and children

A program that helps millions of families access healthy food could face a $1 billion shortfall – if Congress fails to act.

• By Alex Baloga
• March 1, 2024

Shapiro taps Al Schmidt to lead new election threats task force

The task force is designed to improve communication among government entities and mitigate election-related threats.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 29, 2024

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers reaches tentative agreement with school district on one-year contract extension

The deal comes months before what was expected to be a summer of tense contract negotiations.

• By Harrison Cann
• February 28, 2024

Q&A with E. Mitchell Swann

The PEA board chair talks Philadelphia energy programs and the future of production

• By Harrison Cann
• February 26, 2024

A Q&A with state Sen. Gene Yaw, chair of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 26, 2024

UFOs, weed grows and more to know from the budget hearings

Recapping five moments from last week’s legislative hearings in Harrisburg.

• By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
• February 23, 2024

Ashley Ehasz picks up Emily’s List endorsement in 1st Congressional District race

Ehasz is seeking to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in this year’s election.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 22, 2024

Snowy Special Election: What to watch for in the 140th House District race

Voters in Bucks County head to the polls on a snowy special election day that could impact the state House majority

• By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
• February 13, 2024

Five for Friday: What you missed from Shapiro’s budget proposal

The governor’s $48.3 billion spending plan calls for a wide range of new investments

• By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
• February 9, 2024

Adams's resignation gives House Democrats slim majority prior to special elections

Democrats have held a one-vote advantage several times this year amid a spate of resignations

• By Harrison Cann
• February 9, 2024