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Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Shapiro’s stance on school vouchers comes under focus amid VP speculation
A new letter raises concerns about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for vouchers, prompting others to rush to his defense.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
4 things to know about Josh Shapiro and the veepstakes
The political world is already speculating about a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro presidential ticket.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Politics
Democratic state Reps. Bullock, Kinsey resign from PA House
Democrats will maintain their majority due to a provision in the House rules.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
9 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 state budget
City & State’s guide to what is – and isn’t – being funded over the next fiscal year.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
10 bills passed by PA lawmakers this budget cycle
As budget negotiations continue, state lawmakers have kept busy by passing a flurry of bills.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Politics
Politics
Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do
Words of wisdom from both parties for the next generation of policymakers and public officials.
- By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
News & Politics
Politics
Jill Biden stops in Allentown with U.S. Rep. Wild, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
The event marked the 11th stop of the caucus’s “CHC On The Road” tour.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA Senate advances bill seeking to discourage divestments from Israel
The bill would prohibit state funds from divesting from Israel and penalize colleges and universities that seek to do the same.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Policy
Capital Numbers Games
A look at the issues in play in this year’s state budget negotiations
- By Justin Sweitzer
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
A Q&A with Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich
Kavulich talks with City & State about the department’s new 10-year strategic plan.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Personality
A Q&A with Senate Committee on Aging Chair Bob Casey
Casey discusses the most pressing issues facing America’s seniors.
- By Greg Salisbury and Justin Sweitzer
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Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Skill Game Summer
What to know about the status of the controversial gaming machines in the commonwealth.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Policy
Policy
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker signs $6.37B ‘One Philly’ budget
Parker and City Council celebrated investments in public safety, cleanup initiatives and education.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Politics
Five for Friday: Presidential campaigns in the commonwealth
Both the major party and third party candidates are seeking to make an impression in the Keystone State
- By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Policy
Gov. Shapiro signs distracted driving bill into law
Under the new law, using a mobile device while driving will be a summary offense in Pennsylvania.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
19 for Friday: PA pols’ reax to Trump guilty verdict
We gather more than 20 reactions to Trump’s historic guilty verdict in a hush money trial.
- By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
News & Politics
Politics
National Democratic group gives key support to Janelle Stelson and Ashley Ehasz
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s “Red to Blue” program provides financial and organizational support to Democratic congressional contenders.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
A Q&A with state Sen. Jarrett Coleman
Coleman talks all things economic development, including his bill to create a regulatory sandbox in Pennsylvania.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Policy
Policy
Future tense: The Shapiro administration tries to plan the state economy over the next decade
How the administration’s new economic development strategy can impact the state’s outlook depends on who’s doing the talking.
- By Justin Sweitzer