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Justin Sweitzer
Managing editor, City & State Pennsylvania
Capitol Beat
Policy
8 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget proposal
The Democratic governor’s latest budget proposal calls for legal weed and a tax on video gaming machines.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers
On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.
- By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
Budget
Policy
What to watch for in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal
Shapiro is set to give his annual budget address in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
- By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
Capitol Beat
Policy
What to know about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s ‘Lightning Plan’ for PA energy
The governor unveiled a six-part energy plan days before his 2025 budget address.
- By Justin Sweitzer
General Assembly
Policy
‘The timeline for reform is urgent’: Advocates push for independent redistricting commission to draw political maps
Lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to improve the redistricting process.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Special Reports
Personality
A Q&A with Mary Jo Daley
Chair of the House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee
- By Justin Sweitzer
Special Reports
Personality
Q&A with DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn
Dunn spoke with City & State about the role state parks play in Pennsylvania’s tourism economy.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Economic Development
Policy
‘Tourism on steroids’: How the next 18 months will determine Philadelphia’s future as a travel destination
Plans have been in the works for years on how to best capitalize on the flood of visitors – and dollars – when the city hosts the Semiquincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, the World Cup, and more.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Politics
Pennsylvania’s row officers get sworn in for new terms
Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Timothy DeFoor were sworn in for a second term, while newly elected Attorney General Dave Sunday was sworn in for his first term on Tuesday.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Personality
Michelle Henry reflects back on her time as attorney general
Pennsylvania’s outgoing attorney general reflects back on her tenure and talks about being the freshly minted state inspector general.
- By Justin Sweitzer
U.S. Congress
Politics
The Pennsylvania congressional delegation’s committee assignments
City & State has a full rundown of all the committees that Pennsylvania’s members of Congress are serving on.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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Capitol Beat
Policy
Meet the General Assembly's new committee chairs
A new session means new leadership for the legislature’s 52 standing committees.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Farm Show roundtable examines technology’s impact on PA agriculture
Senate lawmakers held a discussion focused on opportunities and challenges presented by new technologies in agriculture.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Unpacking Harrisburg’s first session day of 2025
State lawmakers elected presiding officers for the 2025-26 legislative session, while Lt. Gov. Austin Davis scheduled a special election for March.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Business
Policy
Nippon Steel files two lawsuits over Biden decision to block U.S. Steel sale
The lawsuits come after President Joe Biden blocked the proposed $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Policy
What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale
Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
What to watch for in Harrisburg in 2025
As lawmakers prepare for a new legislative session, many already have plenty of ideas for what they want to tackle in 2025.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Personality
Q&A with former House GOP leader Bryan Cutler
Cutler, who served as GOP leader and house speaker, spoke with City & State about the 2024 election and his time in leadership.
- By Justin Sweitzer
U.S. Congress
Politics
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey calls time in Senate the ‘honor of a lifetime’
Casey reflected back on his 18-year career in the Senate and highlighted ongoing challenges facing the U.S.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Meet the major players at PA’s 60th Electoral College meeting
Nineteen electors met in Harrisburg on Tuesday to cast their votes for Donald Trump and JD Vance.
- By Justin Sweitzer