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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.
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.
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.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Meet the General Assembly's new committee chairs
A new session means new leadership for the legislature’s 52 standing committees.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
3 key findings on the Trump assassination attempt in Butler
The congressional panel investigating assassination attempts on Donald Trump issued its final report this week.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Aument exit will trigger special election in PA’s 36th Senate District
State Sen. Ryan Aument will be leaving the state legislature to take a new role as state director for U.S. Senator-elect Dave McCormick.
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA politicos are flocking to Bluesky – here’s who to follow
Following the general election, Democratic lawmakers and other left-leaning posters have left X for the social media app Bluesky.
General Assembly
Policy
That’s A Wrap: City & State’s Legislative Session Review
A look at what Pennsylvania lawmakers did – and didn’t – accomplish during the last legislative session.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Shapiro taps Darrell Clarke to chair the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
The former president of Philadelphia City Council will lead the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the state’s liquor laws and alcohol sales
Capitol Beat
Politics
AG-elect Dave Sunday names chief of staff, transition team members
Sunday transition team includes a trusted staffer from the York County DA’s office and a former state attorney general.
General Assembly
Policy
5 bills signed into law this week
New laws in Pennsylvania will ban the use of license plate-flipping devices and add motorcycles to the state’s Automobile Lemon Law.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Following The Leaders
Meet some of the new (and returning) leaders in the PA General Assembly
