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Sen. Scott Martin talks PA budget, Senate GOP tax cut proposal

Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin was this month’s PA Press Club speaker.

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Five for Friday: General Assembly edition

We break down some measures approved by Harrisburg lawmakers

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New poll shows Trump, Casey with slight leads in PA

A new Pennsylvania survey offers a glimpse into races for president, U.S. Senate and attorney general.

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Five for Friday: Monitoring the fallout from Pennsylvania's campus protests

From protests at Penn to congressional action on antisemitism, we look at the top takeaways from a week of pro-Palestinian protests in the commonwealth.

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Just another roll of the dice: PA kicks off election audit the hard way

Department of State officials kicked off a risk-limiting audit of the April 23 primary election on Thursday.

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PA House narrowly approves 7-day pre-canvassing bill

After a spirited debate, House lawmakers advanced a bill that would give election administrators more time to pre-canvass mail ballots.

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Khalid Mumin talks education funding, PASS scholarships at press club speech

Pennsylvania’s secretary of education was a featured speaker at Monday’s Pennsylvania Press Club lunch.

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Five for Friday: A way-too-early general election preview, part one

From the state’s top auditor to the U.S. presidency, we take a look at five statewide races worth watching this fall.

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Capitol changes: Legislative races that could shift power in Harrisburg

City & State recaps key state House primaries

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Janelle Stelson wins PA-10 Democratic primary

Stelson will face off against Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in the fall

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Eugene DePasquale, Dave Sunday will battle for Attorney General in November

DePasquale, a Democrat, and Sunday, a Republican, lapped their respective fields on Tuesday to set up the general election battle.

Decision 2024

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How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing politics in Pennsylvania

“Uncommitted” votes, a push to divest from Israel bonds and a fraught congressional primary are just some of the ways the war in Gaza has come home.

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Five for Friday: What to watch for in Tuesday’s primary election

Several local and statewide races could indicate where voters are heading ahead of November

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Inside the vault: Democrats share their vision for the Pennsylvania Treasury

Democrats Ryan Bizzarro and Erin McClelland are vying for the Democratic nomination in 2024.

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‘We can move the needle’: Leaders converge in Harrisburg for 2024 PA Energy Summit

Lawmakers, labor leaders and energy industry stakeholders met for the half-day conference.

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Ehasz picks up 9 endorsements from state and local Democrats

The endorsements add to Ehasz’s growing list of supporters as she eyes a rematch against U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.

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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

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Preparing for Perry: The PA-10 Democratic primary enters its endgame

Democrats seeking to challenge U.S. Scott Perry in the fall look to separate themselves ahead of the April 23 contest.

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Congressional cash: A look at fundraising in four of PA’s congressional districts

City & State takes a look at the candidates with a financial advantage heading into April 23.

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‘We are now entering a brave new world’: PA House passes AI disclosure bill

Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House voted 146-54 to approve a bill requiring disclosures on content generated by artificial intelligence.