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
• July 25, 2024

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
• July 22, 2024

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
• July 16, 2024

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
• July 11, 2024

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
• July 8, 2024

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
• July 8, 2024

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
• July 3, 2024

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
• June 27, 2024

Capital Numbers Games

A look at the issues in play in this year’s state budget negotiations

• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 26, 2024

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
• June 24, 2024

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
• June 24, 2024

Five for Friday: Skill Game Summer

What to know about the status of the controversial gaming machines in the commonwealth.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 21, 2024

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
• June 14, 2024

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
• June 7, 2024

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
• June 5, 2024

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
• May 31, 2024

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
• May 29, 2024

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
• May 28, 2024

A Q&A with DCED Secretary Rick Siger

• By Justin Sweitzer
• May 28, 2024

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
• May 28, 2024