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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
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Elon Musk says U.S. is ‘at a fork in the road of destiny’ at Harrisburg event
The tech mogul and Republican megadonor gave a town hall talk to more than 1,500 attendees in Harrisburg.
- By Justin Sweitzer
U.S. Congress
Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in PA visit
Johnson said Perry has the “expertise and insight that's necessary in a dangerous moment.”
- By Justin Sweitzer
General Assembly
Policy
PA House approves bills that would codify Affordable Care Act protections in state law
House lawmakers voted in bipartisan fashion on Wednesday to approve three pieces of health care legislation.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Decision 2024
Politics
7 takeaways from the PA-10 debate between Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson
The two candidates for the hotly contested congressional seat discussed the economy, abortion rights, border security and Three Mile Island.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Debate Season
City & State rounds up this week’s political debate news from Pennsylvania and beyond.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
In York, Walz says election is an opportunity to ‘chart the new way forward’
Walz was joined by U.S. Sen. John Fetterman to campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Ask The Experts: Youth Voter Engagement
City & State talks with Pennsylvania political leaders about how they’re connecting with young voters in 2024.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
10 takeaways from AARP’s latest Pennsylvania poll
Harris leads Trump by 2 points in the commonwealth, while Trump holds an 8-point advantage among older voters
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA candidates are all over the map on their immigration stances
City & State looks at where the candidates in the commonwealth’s closest races stand on this key issue.
- By Justin Sweitzer
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Campaigns & Elections
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4 takeaways from first congressional hearing on assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler
The task force questioned law enforcement officials on security protocols leading up to the July 13 Trump rally.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Harris outlines vision for the ‘opportunity economy’ in Pittsburgh
The vice president looked to draw a contrast between herself and former President Donald Trump.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Rep. Manny Guzman discusses state House Dems’ Central PA Delegation, recent budget wins
The chair of the General Assembly’s Central Pennsylvania Delegation says this year’s state budget contains lots of good things for residents across the commonwealth.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The Forward Party’s Eric Settle makes the case for an ‘independent’ attorney general in PA
November’s election could also set the stage for the centrist party to grow in the commonwealth.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro asks administration to develop statewide housing action plan
The governor signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing housing shortages in Pennsylvania.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Events
Personality
Energizing the economy
PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues
- By Justin Sweitzer
Politics
Updated
Politics
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
Personality
Personality
A Q&A with David Brigham, CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Brigham discusses the exhibits and programming the society has planned for its 200th anniversary.
- By Justin Sweitzer
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman
Pittman talks about the need to regulate and tax games of skill in Pennsylvania.
- By Justin Sweitzer