Capitol Beat
Policy
8 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget proposal
The Democratic governor’s latest budget proposal calls for legal weed and a tax on video gaming machines.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers
On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.
Donald Trump
Politics
Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
Capitol Beat
Policy
What to know about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s ‘Lightning Plan’ for PA energy
The governor unveiled a six-part energy plan days before his 2025 budget address.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Why U.S. Sens. Fetterman, McCormick must vote ‘No’ on RFK Jr.
The body of evidence is overwhelming: To confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead our nation’s Health & Human Services Department is to condemn our citizens to a world of harm.
General Assembly
Policy
‘The timeline for reform is urgent’: Advocates push for independent redistricting commission to draw political maps
Lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to improve the redistricting process.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Pennsylvania’s row officers get sworn in for new terms
Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Timothy DeFoor were sworn in for a second term, while newly elected Attorney General Dave Sunday was sworn in for his first term on Tuesday.
Capitol Beat
Personality
Michelle Henry reflects back on her time as attorney general
Pennsylvania’s outgoing attorney general reflects back on her tenure and talks about being the freshly minted state inspector general.
Donald Trump
Politics
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.
U.S. Congress
Politics
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.
Opinion
Opinion
Biden’s farewell address shows how much was accomplished, how much is left to do
President Joe Biden’s final speech to the nation underscored the transformative nature of his presidency.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Meet the General Assembly's new committee chairs
A new session means new leadership for the legislature’s 52 standing committees.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Unpacking Harrisburg’s first session day of 2025
State lawmakers elected presiding officers for the 2025-26 legislative session, while Lt. Gov. Austin Davis scheduled a special election for March.
Business
Policy
Nippon Steel files two lawsuits over Biden decision to block U.S. Steel sale
The lawsuits come after President Joe Biden blocked the proposed $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel.
News & Politics
Policy
What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale
Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.
Capitol Beat
Policy
What to watch for in Harrisburg in 2025
As lawmakers prepare for a new legislative session, many already have plenty of ideas for what they want to tackle in 2025.
Capitol Beat
Personality
Q&A with former House GOP leader Bryan Cutler
Cutler, who served as GOP leader and house speaker, spoke with City & State about the 2024 election and his time in leadership.
General Assembly
U.S. Congress
Politics
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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics