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Justin Sweitzer

Managing editor, City & State Pennsylvania

Justin Sweitzer is managing editor of City & State Pennsylvania.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Primary results spell the end for four PA House incumbents

Incumbents Ana Tiburcio, Donald “Bud” Cook, Greg Vitali and Keith Harris all appeared headed for defeat in Tuesday’s election.

U.S. Congress

Politics

‘Game on’: Janelle Stelson advances to general election rematch against Scott Perry

Democrat Janelle Stelson will face U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in a rematch of their 2024 contest, which Perry won by 5,133 votes.

Interviews & Profiles

Politics

Justin Douglas leans on his experience in PA-10 Democratic primary race

The Dauphin County Commissioners chair hopes to bring a local perspective to Washington, D.C.

News & Politics

Politics

Janelle Stelson works toward a November rematch with Scott Perry

After coming thisclose to beating the Republican incumbent in 2024, the Democratic candidate for PA-10 is hoping to punch her ticket to the general election on May 19

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.

Artificial Intelligence

Policy

Pennsylvania sues Character.AI developer, alleging chatbots claimed to be medical professionals

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says a controversial AI chatbot developer is violating the state’s Medical Practice Act.

Energy

Policy

Burgum, Perry tout importance of nuclear energy in visit to Three Mile Island

The U.S. Secretary of the Interior said the Trump administration’s policies have led to a “renaissance” for nuclear energy.

Capitol Beat

Policy

House passes bill that would enshrine LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections in state law

Tuesday’s vote is the latest attempt to advance LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections in Pennsylvania.

News & Politics

Policy

The City & State Q&A: Attorney General Dave Sunday

The state’s chief law enforcement officer talks with City & State about how artificial intelligence tools are affecting children, teens and vulnerable populations.

News & Politics

Politics

New poll shows growing number of Pennsylvanians think vaccines cause autism

A new health poll from Muhlenberg College also examined healthcare affordability and trust in AI chatbots for medical advice.

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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.

News & Politics

Politics

Shapiro raises $10M – and other takeaways from Pennsylvania’s newest campaign finance reports

Shapiro ended the period with $36 million in the bank, while Garrity finished the quarter with $1.5 million in cash on hand.

News & Politics

Politics

Justin Douglas picks up 3 endorsements in PA-10 Democratic primary race

The Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance, One Pennsylvania and CASA In Action endorsed Douglas on Tuesday.

Janelle Stelson

Politics

Janelle Stelson calls out DC Republicans for spiking gas prices

Stelson said at a press conference on Monday that the high cost of living is crushing Central Pennsylvania residents.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Pennsylvania faith leaders denounce violence one year after governor’s residence attack

Gov. Josh Shapiro convened leaders from across religions one year after an attack against his family.

Technology

Policy

Power plays: The battle over data centers in PA

Inside the $100 billion rush to turn Pennsylvania into the nation’s AI engine – and the local efforts trying to stop it.

General Assembly

Policy

PA House passes minimum wage, paid family leave bills

House lawmakers voted on several high-profile bills to close out March.