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Justin Sweitzer
General Assembly
Policy
That’s A Wrap: City & State’s Legislative Session Review
A look at what Pennsylvania lawmakers did – and didn’t – accomplish during the last legislative session.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro taps Darrell Clarke to chair the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
The former president of Philadelphia City Council will lead the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the state’s liquor laws and alcohol sales
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Politics
AG-elect Dave Sunday names chief of staff, transition team members
Sunday transition team includes a trusted staffer from the York County DA’s office and a former state attorney general.
- By Justin Sweitzer
General Assembly
Policy
5 bills signed into law this week
New laws in Pennsylvania will ban the use of license plate-flipping devices and add motorcycles to the state’s Automobile Lemon Law.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Following The Leaders
Meet some of the new (and returning) leaders in the PA General Assembly
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
3 things to know about state Rep. Frank Burns
Control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives came down to Burns’ 72nd House District seat in Cambria County. Here’s what to know about the incumbent Democrat.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
Politics
2024 Pennsylvania congressional election results
City & State tracks the winners of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race and 17 U.S. House elections.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Stelson thanks supporters at election night event in Hershey
The Democratic nominee in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District stopped short of claiming victory on election night.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Trump says ‘We are going to fire Kamala’ at Reading campaign rally
The former president visited Reading, Pennsylvania for the first of two campaign rallies in the commonwealth on Monday.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
‘We’re not playing’: PA officials warn against election-related violence
Philly DA Larry Krasner warned bad actors to ‘F around and find out,’ while Pennsylvania AG Michelle Henry joined other prosecutors to call for Americans to ‘come together’ following the election.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Consulting the cosmos: What astrology says about the 2024 election
City & State talked with AstrologyZone.com’s Susan Miller about astrology and the presidential election.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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Decision 2024: Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate race
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and Republican nominee Dave McCormick face off in November for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Kamala Harris rallies voters in Harrisburg: ‘Time for a new generation of leadership’
The Democratic presidential nominee held a rally at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Politics
Where the candidates stand: The Economy
City & State breaks down how this year’s highest-profile races are focusing on this perennially thorny issue.
- By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
3 takeaways from Dave Sunday’s press club appearance
The GOP attorney general candidate talked about tackling the opioid crisis and how he would handle abortion law in Pennsylvania.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Personality
A Q&A with state Rep. Tina Pickett
Pickett discussed a new data security law and the need to address insurance cost drivers next session.
- By Justin Sweitzer
General Assembly
Personality
Q&A with House Insurance Committee Chair Patty Kim
Kim discussed her efforts to make health insurance more affordable for Pennsylvanians and how Pennie has improved the commonwealth’s insurance landscape.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Health Care
Policy
How telehealth visits became the ultimate screen savers
Lawmakers and telemedicine advocates say Pennsylvania’s new law will lead to increased health care access – and healthier Pennsylvanians.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
House lawmakers pass mass transit funding bill
The legislation would increase funding transfers for mass transit, but little time remains in the current legislative session.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The last-minute guide to voter registration in Pennsylvania
Monday, Oct. 21 is the final day to register to vote for the general election in Pennsylvania.
- By Justin Sweitzer