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3 key findings on the Trump assassination attempt in Butler
The congressional panel investigating assassination attempts on Donald Trump issued its final report this week.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Aument exit will trigger special election in PA’s 36th Senate District
State Sen. Ryan Aument will be leaving the state legislature to take a new role as state director for U.S. Senator-elect Dave McCormick.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA politicos are flocking to Bluesky – here’s who to follow
Following the general election, Democratic lawmakers and other left-leaning posters have left X for the social media app Bluesky.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: As Trump’s second term approaches, Pennsylvania must choose community over chaos
The executive director of the state’s ACLU explains what is at stake for Pennsylvanians – and how they can fight for it – once Donald Trump takes office in January.
Personality
Personality
Understanding the Electoral College with Kermit Roosevelt
The constitutional expert explains the Electoral College – its origins, how it’s changed and whether it’s working for 21st-century America.
General Assembly
Policy
That’s A Wrap: City & State’s Legislative Session Review
A look at what Pennsylvania lawmakers did – and didn’t – accomplish during the last legislative session.
Health Care
Opinion
Opinion: We must protect vaccines
Making the case for why the meningococcal vaccine schedule for children should remain unchanged.
Decision 2024
Politics
'What's next?' Politicians, pundits and parties are still trying to figure it out
To better understand what the election portends for Republicans, Democrats and Pennsylvania requires unpacking how key demographics voted – and why.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro taps Darrell Clarke to chair the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
The former president of Philadelphia City Council will lead the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the state’s liquor laws and alcohol sales
Capitol Beat
Politics
AG-elect Dave Sunday names chief of staff, transition team members
Sunday transition team includes a trusted staffer from the York County DA’s office and a former state attorney general.
General Assembly
Policy
5 bills signed into law this week
New laws in Pennsylvania will ban the use of license plate-flipping devices and add motorcycles to the state’s Automobile Lemon Law.
Decision 2024
Politics
A Q&A with Philadelphia state Senator-Elect Joe Picozzi
Just 29, the social media-savvy newcomer stunned the political establishment by flipping a Northeast Philadelphia district red – without the local party’s backing.
Decision 2024
Politics
Five For Friday: Recount Reactions – U.S. Senate edition
City & State rounds up reactions to Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate recount.
Decision 2024
Politics
Latino Republicans, empowered by election, flex new political might in PA
The 2024 election cycle saw the début of several notable entries into the commonwealth’s Hispanic conservative sphere
Decision 2024
Politics
Automatic recount ordered in razor-thin U.S. Senate race as McCormick lead shrinks
The race has swung in and out of recount territory with GOP challenger McCormick holding on to a narrowing lead.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Following The Leaders
Meet some of the new (and returning) leaders in the PA General Assembly
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
3 things to know about state Rep. Frank Burns
Control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives came down to Burns’ 72nd House District seat in Cambria County. Here’s what to know about the incumbent Democrat.
Campaigns & Elections
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2024 Pennsylvania congressional election results
City & State tracks the winners of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race and 17 U.S. House elections.
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