Gun Control
Policy
Democrats in Harrisburg call for gun law reforms after deadly Texas shooting
An effort to ban semi-automatic rifles failed in the state House on Wednesday
Tom Wolf
Politics
Man with a ban: How Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto tally is defining his legacy
With the exception of a flurry of COVID-related vetoes in 2020, Wolf’s use of this executive power has been remarkably consistent.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Leigh Chapman says GOP Senate primary ‘likely headed toward a recount’
Chapman is required by state law to order the recount by Thursday
Capitol Beat
Policy
Pennsylvania, flush with cash, could see surplus go down the drain
Financial experts say COVID relief funds should be reserved for one-time uses
Satire/Odd News
Policy
Should the Hershey Kiss be Pennsylvania’s official state candy?
Policymakers are set to debate this dense subject at City & State’s 2022 Pennsylvania Power 100 event
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA elections chief outlines issues experienced at polling places on primary day
Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman said the state’s elections were “successful with minimal issues”
Campaigns & Elections
Analysis
Politics
Voter registration update: PA GOP further narrows Dems’ registration edge
If voting registration figures are a lagging indicator of partisan enthusiasm, then Republicans are heading into the state’s primaries with a major head of steam.
News & Politics
Exclusive
Politics
Dem strategists: Fetterman’s stroke should have minimal impact on the primary
The Democratic frontrunner said his campaign “isn’t slowing down one bit.”
News & Politics
Politics
Trump endorses Mastriano in GOP gubernatorial primary
The former president said Mastriano is “a fighter like few others”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Your guide to the 2022 primary challengers
City & State’s list of all current legislators facing primary opponents in May
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mailer featuring gun to head of state rep causes upheaval at a Philadelphia PAC
An attack ad targeting state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler resulted in PAC members resigning amid the fallout
News & Politics
Politics
McSwain highlights crime-fighting agenda ahead of May 17 primary
The former U.S. attorney says Pennsylvania needs a conservative outsider to handle law-and-order issues.
News & Politics
Politics
Green Party candidates are seeking spots on the ballot for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. Senator
A guide to the Green Party ticket and some of each candidates’ top issues.
News & Politics
Politics
Barletta makes increased transparency in education a major focus point of his campaign
GOP candidate for governor expresses concern over sexually explicit material in schools.
Campaigns & Elections
Special Report
Politics
Trump visits Pennsylvania to back Oz in U.S. Senate primary
The former president said Dr. Mehmet Oz gives Republicans the best chance to win in November.
News & Politics
Politics
With months left in tenure, Wolf admin official is looking to make the most of the time that’s left
DDAP Secretary Jen Smith is preparing for her successor to take over in smooth fashion
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with Pennsylvania Health Care Association President and CEO Zach Shamberg
This long-term care advocate says workforce shortage threatens access to care for aging residents
News & Politics
Politics
With Court expected to strike down Roe v. Wade, PA’s governor race could determine abortion access
The primary election is just two weeks away and some are saying the battle over reproductive rights is also on the ballot.
News & Politics
Politics