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Justin Sweitzer
Managing editor, 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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Policy
In return to Harrisburg, Senate votes on women’s sports, municipal planning legislation
City & State reviews key votes in the Pennsylvania Senate this week.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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.
- By Justin Sweitzer
General Assembly
Policy
PA House passes minimum wage, paid family leave bills
House lawmakers voted on several high-profile bills to close out March.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
House GOP lawmakers introduce ‘tax holiday’ bills to address affordability concerns
Lawmakers are proposing temporary “holidays” from several state taxes.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Technology
Policy
PA House lawmakers approve data center regulation bill
Lawmakers passed House Bill 1834 with a 104-95 vote.
- By Justin Sweitzer