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Justin Sweitzer
Managing editor, City & State Pennsylvania
Artificial Intelligence
Policy
PA lawmakers show bipartisan interest in standards for data centers
Gov. Josh Shapiro called on lawmakers to enact standards for data center developers.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Budget
Policy
9 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s $53.3B budget proposal
Shapiro revisited past priorities and eyed new goals in an hour-long budget address.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Economic Development
Policy
Ask The Experts: Revitalizing Downtown Harrisburg
City & State talks with local leaders about plans to breathe new life into Harrisburg’s local economy.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Politics
First look: The midterm congressional races to watch in PA
Once again, Pennsylvania will be ground zero for hard-fought campaigns that will determine control of the U.S. House.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Politics
Citing $115,000 in unpaid rent, Lehigh County evicts ICE from Allentown office space
County Executive Josh Siegel says the Department of Homeland Security’s ‘national reputation for recklessness’ warrants termination of a county lease agreement with the federal agency.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Politics
During Farm Show week, gubernatorial candidates outline agricultural priorities
Gov. Josh Shapiro and GOP challenger Stacy Garrity both visited the Farm Show and outlined their support for Pennsylvania’s agricultural communities.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Politics
What to know about Pennsylvania’s upcoming special elections
Four seats in the state House of Representatives will be up for grabs in February and March.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA Senate lawmakers reelect Kim Ward as president pro tempore
Ward was praised by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle as she was reelected to lead the upper chamber.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Mayor Corey O’Connor, City Council members take oath of office in Pittsburgh
A new chief executive and City Council president are among the leadership changes for the Steel City.
- By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
General Assembly
Policy
A Q&A with PA House Republican Leader Jesse Topper
Topper talks state budget victories, navigating a divided General Assembly, and his top goals for 2026.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Personality
Written in the stars: What astrology can tell us about 2026 races
In a Q&A with City & State, renowned astrologer Susan Miller examines the birth charts of Pennsylvania politicians running in 2026.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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Capitol Beat
Politics
A history of high-profile Harrisburg fires
Pennsylvania’s Capital City has experienced more than a few high-profile fires over the last 150-plus years.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
A Q&A with PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton
McClinton discusses the 2025-26 state budget, the CROWN Act and the need to address transit funding.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Analysis
Policy
City & State's 5 for 2025: Winging it: How government agencies are fighting bird flu
As the year comes to an end, we look back at some staff and reader favorites from our reporting over the past 12 months.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Politics
City & State’s 2025 Year In Review
A look back at the year that was – and wasn’t – in politics.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Updated
Politics
Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
- By Justin Sweitzer
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
‘Bring the temperature down’: A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Chris Deluzio
The Pennsylvania congressman spoke with City & State about a video that caught the attention of the president, death threats and political violence in America.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
Lessons from Lehigh: An interview with County Executive-elect Josh Siegel
Siegel spoke with City & State about what lessons Democrats can take away from the 2025 elections, the importance of narrative in politics, and his goals for Lehigh County.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Politics
Lawmakers subpoena information about security improvements at Shapiro’s home
Democrats claimed the GOP-led subpoenas are part of a fishing expedition against the governor.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Technology
Policy
PA businesses are all in on AI
With $90 billion in investments on the horizon, the commonwealth is positioning itself as a leader in artificial intelligence.
- By Justin Sweitzer