Capitol Beat
Policy
Lawmakers, families and educators make bipartisan push to protect Head Start
Head Start supporters say the federal government’s proposed changes would jeopardize vital services for Pennsylvania children.
Technology
Policy
Pennsylvania lawmakers advance bill to regulate Flock cameras
House Bill 2771 would set parameters for how law enforcement and other entities can use automated license plate readers.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA-10 debate night: Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson spar over the economy, the Iran war and elections
Perry and Stelson are facing off in a rematch of their 2024 meeting in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District.
News & Politics
Updated
Politics
Endorsement Tracker: The 2026 PA governor’s race
As the contest between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity heats up, we’re tracking the latest endorsements.
Skill Games
Policy
What to know as Pennsylvania’s skill games deadline takes effect
Pennsylvania law enforcement will begin enforcement against skill game machines on Oct. 14.
News & Politics
Politics
7 takeaways from debate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity
The incumbent governor and the GOP nominee met for the first and only debate of the 2026 election cycle.
General Assembly
Policy
‘Put it up for a vote’: As enforcement looms, supporters urge lawmakers to save skill games
A state court ruling will soon subject operators of unregulated skill machines to criminal prosecution unless lawmakers step in to regulate them.
Capitol Beat
Politics
A guide to Pennsylvania’s 2026 race for governor
Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity have very different approaches to the challenges Pennsylvania voters will be most likely to focus on in the voting booth.
U.S. Congress
Politics
‘We are putting America first’: U.S. Rep. Scott Perry campaigns with Mark Teixeira in PA’s 10th Congressional District
The Republican was joined by the former All-Star first baseman at a campaign event Wednesday in Harrisburg.
Dave Sunday
Policy
Dave Sunday urges businesses to remove skill game machines ahead of October deadline
Businesses that operate skill game machines after the Oct. 13 deadline could face criminal prosecution and machine seizures, the attorney general said.
U.S. Congress
Personality
A Q&A with Janelle Stelson
The PA-10 Democratic congressional candidate talks affordability, combating corruption and her general election matchup with U.S. Rep. Scott Perry.
News & Politics
Politics
Pennsylvania polls show Democrats leading as midterm election nears
Recent polls show Gov. Josh Shapiro leads by more than 20 points in the state’s gubernatorial race, while Democratic congressional candidates have an edge in some competitive districts.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Mind the gap: Shapiro raises $13.3M in latest fundraising period, Garrity brings in $1.8M
City & State looks at the donors supporting Gov. Josh Shapiro and Treasurer Stacy Garrity in this year’s gubernatorial election.
Josh Shapiro
Policy
‘We cannot ignore the warning signs’: Shapiro pushes federal government to act on AI
The governor criticized President Donald Trump and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson for failing to prioritize AI regulations in Washington, D.C.
Technology
Politics
Pennsylvania politicians react to calls for an AI development slowdown
Gov. Josh Shapiro, Attorney General Dave Sunday and members of Congress have weighed in on calls to slow AI development.
News & Politics
Politics
Pennsylvania looms large at GOP’s ‘Trump-a-palooza’ midterm convention
The two-day Dallas convention featured speeches from Pennsylvania Republicans, as well as a surprise appearance from Democratic U.S. Sen. John Fetterman.
U.S. Congress
Politics
The curious case of Andrew Tupone, the Green Party and PA’s 7th Congressional District
The erstwhile congressional candidate vows to appeal the Commonwealth Court’s order removing him from the November general election ballot.
Josh Shapiro
Politics
Exclusive: Gov. Josh Shapiro picks up endorsements from 5 law enforcement unions
The support from law enforcement unions follows recent endorsements from the Pennsylvania State Troopers Association and Philadelphia’s Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5.
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Scott Perry
The GOP congressman talks with City & State about Flock cameras, banning congressional stock trading and the 2026 midterm elections.
Technology
Policy