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Justin Sweitzer
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Politics
AG Days: Who’s running for Pennsylvania attorney general?
City & State’s up-to-the-minute guide to who’s running for AG – and who’s endorsing each candidate
- By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Closing arguments from this week’s attorney general debates
City & State takes a look at five issues examined during this week’s attorney general primary debates.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Josh Shapiro announces new plan to cap emissions in Pennsylvania
The governor promised to pull Pennsylvania out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative if lawmakers approve a state-specific plan to cut emissions.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Politics
Joe Torsella backs Ryan Bizzarro in state treasurer race
Bizzarro picked up a big endorsement from a former state treasurer on Monday.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Politics
Five for Friday: Pennsylvania’s presidential power
Biden’s State of the Union and campaign plans have the commonwealth written all over them
- By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
A running list of Pennsylvania’s State of the Union guests
Attendees will include Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, local officials and educators.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Polling memo shows Stelson with 20-point lead in PA-10 Democratic primary
However, the poll shows that 31% of voters are still undecided.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
State Police officials commission investigation into Philadelphia traffic stop
The weekend incident involved City of Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs Executive Director Celena Morrison and her husband
- By Justin Sweitzer
Ask the Experts
Policy
‘We have no time to waste’: Fighting back against the maternal mortality crisis for women of color
City & State talks with three experts about how to improve maternal health for women of color in the commonwealth
- By Justin Sweitzer
Events
Policy
‘Building bridges of hope and opportunity’: PA leaders convene for 2024 City & State Diversity Summit
More than 200 people attended the half-day conference.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro taps Al Schmidt to lead new election threats task force
The task force is designed to improve communication among government entities and mitigate election-related threats.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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Capitol Beat
Personality
‘There's got to be an all-of-the-above strategy’: PA Senate GOP Leader Joe Pittman talks energy policy in Pennsylvania
Pittman discusses the future of Pennsylvania’s cap-and-trade plan and what energy issues could find bipartisan support in the General Assembly.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Energy
Policy
Microgrids bringing maximum impact to PA’s energy landscape
Localized distributed energy systems are helping protect Pennsylvanians against power outages and high energy costs.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Politics
UFOs, weed grows and more to know from the budget hearings
Recapping five moments from last week’s legislative hearings in Harrisburg.
- By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Ashley Ehasz picks up Emily’s List endorsement in 1st Congressional District race
Ehasz is seeking to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick in this year’s election.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five For Friday: Petition edition
City & State examines some of the biggest storylines and surprises following the state’s nominating petition deadline.
- By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
Capitol Beat
Politics
Snowy Special Election: What to watch for in the 140th House District race
Voters in Bucks County head to the polls on a snowy special election day that could impact the state House majority
- By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
Politics
Trump vows to defend Second Amendment during Harrisburg speech
The GOP presidential candidate’s speech at the NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg comes as Democrats in Harrisburg look to pass measures to reduce gun violence.
- By Justin Sweitzer
News & Politics
Policy
Five for Friday: What you missed from Shapiro’s budget proposal
The governor’s $48.3 billion spending plan calls for a wide range of new investments
- By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer