General Assembly
Policy
PA House approves bills that would codify Affordable Care Act protections in state law
House lawmakers voted in bipartisan fashion on Wednesday to approve three pieces of health care legislation.
Decision 2024
Politics
7 takeaways from the PA-10 debate between Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson
The two candidates for the hotly contested congressional seat discussed the economy, abortion rights, border security and Three Mile Island.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Reopening Three Mile Island Unit 1 would re-energize Central PA
The head of the Pennsylvania State Building & Construction Trades Council explains why recent developments will creat a win-win situation in the region.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Debate Season
City & State rounds up this week’s political debate news from Pennsylvania and beyond.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In York, Walz says election is an opportunity to ‘chart the new way forward’
Walz was joined by U.S. Sen. John Fetterman to campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Ask The Experts: Youth Voter Engagement
City & State talks with Pennsylvania political leaders about how they’re connecting with young voters in 2024.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
10 takeaways from AARP’s latest Pennsylvania poll
Harris leads Trump by 2 points in the commonwealth, while Trump holds an 8-point advantage among older voters
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA candidates are all over the map on their immigration stances
City & State looks at where the candidates in the commonwealth’s closest races stand on this key issue.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
Decision 2024: The attorney general race
Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican David Sunday face off in the race for the state’s top legal office
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
4 takeaways from first congressional hearing on assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler
The task force questioned law enforcement officials on security protocols leading up to the July 13 Trump rally.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Harris outlines vision for the ‘opportunity economy’ in Pittsburgh
The vice president looked to draw a contrast between herself and former President Donald Trump.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Forward Party’s Eric Settle makes the case for an ‘independent’ attorney general in PA
November’s election could also set the stage for the centrist party to grow in the commonwealth.
News & Politics
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro asks administration to develop statewide housing action plan
The governor signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing housing shortages in Pennsylvania.
News & Politics
Policy
Four for Friday: What to expect from Philadelphia City Council
Council members returned to City Hall for legislative session Thursday
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Law enforcement endorsements split between Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
The Guardian Civic League endorsed Casey Friday in Philadelphia
Capitol Beat
Policy
In the battle over how to legislate skill games, everyone is playing for keeps
With looming court rulings and potential budget deficits, is it time to bet on skill games regulation?
Decision 2024
Politics
Gov. Josh Shapiro brings ‘real freedom’ message to the DNC
The commonwealth's chief executive urged Democrats to "do the hard work necessary to win this election."
Decision 2024
Politics
PA pols make their presence felt at DNC
Politicians from all levels of government are taking center stage at the quadrennial Democratic National Convention, held this year in Chicago.
Decision 2024
Politics