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Environment

Politics

Pennsylvania officials declare ‘Code Red’ air quality alert due to Canada fires

Smoke from wildfires smothered the East Coast on Wednesday, with officials urging residents to limit time outside.

News & Politics

Politics

Polling memo shows ‘tight’ race for Bucks commissioners seats

A recent internal poll on the race shows single digits separating all four candidates.

Politics

Politics

7 things to watch for leading up to the general election

With primary elections over, City & State highlights the storylines to focus on across the state as Election Day gets closer.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Dave McCormick: ‘America needs to go to the gym’

The former hedge fund executive is contemplating another U.S. Senate run.

News & Politics

Politics

The next stage in the fight against antisemitism

As the Tree of Life trial begins almost five years after the deadly shooting, protective measures for Jews in Pennsylvania are still a work in progress.

Capitol Beat

Politics

PA property tax relief bill takes a step forward

The legislation would expand Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

Capitol Beat

Politics

5 things we know, post-primary edition

Progressives prevailed in Pittsburgh and more special elections could be on the horizon.

Energy

Personality

Tim Ryan talks natural gas policy and the need for ‘radical pragmatism’

The former presidential candidate and current co-chair of the Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future leadership council spoke with City & State during a recent visit to Pittsburgh.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Heather Boyd wins special election, Dems keep control of PA House

The race between Boyd and GOP candidate Katie Ford was one of the most-watched of this cycle and included an endorsement by President Joe Biden.

Capitol Beat

Politics

Joe Biden endorses Democrat Heather Boyd in high-stakes PA House race

The endorsement came just a day before the special election, which will determine control of the state House.

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News & Politics

Politics

Lawmakers advance legislation banning pre-checked campaign contribution boxes

The bill would require candidates and committees to get clear consent for recurring contributions.

Capitol Beat

Politics

A stocked cabinet: Keeping track of who’s joining the Shapiro administration cabinet

Stay up to date on who’s making it through the Pennsylvania Senate confirmation process and losing their “acting” titles.

News & Politics

Policy

5 things you may have missed in Harrisburg this week

From Gov. Josh Shapiro signing his first bill to a flurry of action in the House and Senate, there was a lot that went down this week.

Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023

Politics

Bill Green endorses Allan Domb in Philly mayor’s race

The former Philadelphia mayor said Domb is the best candidate in the race.

News & Politics

Policy

Josh Shapiro signs bill eliminating out-of-pocket costs for some breast cancer screenings

The new law will require insurers to cover one breast screening per year for women at a high risk for cancer.

News & Politics

Policy

Josh Shapiro announces support for Fairness Act

The Democratic governor said Wednesday that it is “long past time” to pass nondiscrimination protections for the LGBTQ community.

News & Politics

Policy

Lawmakers want colleagues to take a chance on skill games

Proponents say regulating games of skill could raise $300 million annually.

News & Politics

Politics

Biden names Malcolm Kenyatta, Chad Dion Lassiter to presidential commission

Kenyatta was named chair of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans.