Politics
Opinion
Four years later, the Dobbs decision metastasizes into four new battles
The forces behind the stripping of reproductive rights for millions of Americans are now focused on taking even more healthcare options away from even more people.
Policy
Updated
Policy
City & State’s 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget tracker
Legislative leaders passed a budget bill in April, though negotiations on a final product are ongoing.
Politics
Opinion
The next state budget must do better by older Pennsylvanians
State Sen. Maria Collett makes the case for changing how long-term care is funded in Pennsylvania.
2026 Primaries
Politics
The 2026 Pennsylvania congressional primaries to watch
Contested congressional primaries have drawn lots of attention, and money, to the Keystone State.
Politics
Opinion
Passing school safety measures: a matter of life and death
An op-ed from the president of the Pennsylvania Association of School Resource Officers urges state legislators to pass comprehensive school safety legislation before the end of session – and before tragedy strikes again.
Politics
Opinion
Energy choice works for Pennsylvanians – don’t let a new House bill take it away
Legislation being proposed in Harrisburg would make it more difficult for consumers to choose their energy supplier.
News & Politics
Politics
Stelson, Cognetti and Perry are among PA’s top congressional fundraisers in 2026
PA-10 Democratic candidate Janelle Stelson raised $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2026, more than any other congressional candidate in Pennsylvania.
Politics
Opinion
Nuclear energy jobs are back – and powering Central PA communities
The return of Three Mile Island Unit 1 to service is cause for celebration for Pennsylvanians on both sides of the political divide.
Politics
Opinion
PA women continue to make political herstory
This year, Women’s History Month takes on even more meaning in the Keystone State, thanks to some landmark achievements by female lawmakers.
Politics
Opinion
PA lawmakers must do more to protect residents from data centers
Ballooning energy bills, negative environmental impact and more fallout are on the horizon if legislators don’t take action now.
Politics
Opinion
2026 offers the ideal opportunity for bipartisan civics legislation
The significance of America’s semiquincentennial should be all the catalyst needed to get lawmakers to strengthen education requirements for this key subject.
Politics
Opinion
Pennsylvania’s abused children need more support – and legislation to protect them
The Epstein Files scandal has spotlighted child sexual abuse – but far from the headlines, the victims of abuse in Pennsylvania and those who help them are in need of much more funding than what the state provides.
Gaming
Opinion
Casinos are struggling – but skill games aren’t the reason
An op-ed by Villanova University professor Peter Zaleski makes the case that online gambling and the COVID-19 pandemic have had a greater impact on casino jobs than skill games.
Politics
Opinion
New legislation can ensure a safe cannabis framework for Pennsylvania
An op-ed explains how a state Senate bill will protect consumers, support law-abiding businesses, restore public trust, and build a strong regulatory system to protect Pennsylvanians.
Education
Policy
Advocates push to upgrade civics education standards
As the semiquincentennial commences, legislators, educators and nonprofit organizations are trying to seize the momentum to spotlight the subject.
Politics
Opinion
For the greater good, federal funding must be restored to permanent supportive housing efforts
Changes to federal homeless assistance funding are jeopardizing access to permanent housing for housing-insecure individuals and families in Pennsylvania and across the country.
Politics
Politics
Capitol offenders: Efforts ramp up to bar pols from stock trading
Members of Congress have long profited from being able to trade on information the public doesn’t have access to – but a coalition of stakeholders may be on the verge of evening the playing field.
Politics
Personality
The City & State Q&A: Kristen Welker
The longtime journalist and host of NBC’s “Meet the Press” weighs in on the merits of growing up Philly, landing interviews and what to watch for in the midterms and in 2028.
Politics
Opinion
Any changes to state gaming tax structure must factor in casino jobs
An op-ed by a former deputy secretary at the Department of Community and Economic Development details the importance of both stabilizing industry employment and taxing skill games.
Politics
Opinion