Capitol Beat
Policy
Pennsylvania, flush with cash, could see surplus go down the drain
Financial experts say COVID relief funds should be reserved for one-time uses
Satire/Odd News
Policy
Should the Hershey Kiss be Pennsylvania’s official state candy?
Policymakers are set to debate this dense subject at City & State’s 2022 Pennsylvania Power 100 event
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA elections chief outlines issues experienced at polling places on primary day
Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman said the state’s elections were “successful with minimal issues”
Capitol Beat
Politics
Jake Corman to temporarily take over for John Fetterman following heart procedure
The lieutenant governor had a pacemaker put in with a defibrillator Tuesday after he suffered a stroke on Friday
Campaigns & Elections
News & Politics
Exclusive
Politics
Dem strategists: Fetterman’s stroke should have minimal impact on the primary
The Democratic frontrunner said his campaign “isn’t slowing down one bit.”
News & Politics
Politics
Trump endorses Mastriano in GOP gubernatorial primary
The former president said Mastriano is “a fighter like few others”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Jake Corman drops out of governor’s race, endorses Lou Barletta
Corman’s exit comes as Republicans worry about state Sen. Doug Mastriano’s electability in the fall
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
GOP Sen. Cris Dush calls on state to disavow ballot drop box use
The request comes one week prior to the primaries.
News & Politics
Politics
McSwain highlights crime-fighting agenda ahead of May 17 primary
The former U.S. attorney says Pennsylvania needs a conservative outsider to handle law-and-order issues.
Cryptocurrency
Policy
Corman looks to form cryptocurrency task force
The GOP leader says Pennsylvania should prepare for economic opportunities created by the digital currency boom.
News & Politics
Politics
Barletta makes increased transparency in education a major focus point of his campaign
GOP candidate for governor expresses concern over sexually explicit material in schools.
Campaigns & Elections
Special Report
Politics
Trump visits Pennsylvania to back Oz in U.S. Senate primary
The former president said Dr. Mehmet Oz gives Republicans the best chance to win in November.
Tom Wolf
Policy
SCOTUS opinion could put the General Assembly in the driver’s seat on abortion rights
But legislative leaders appear reluctant to act based on the draft opinion.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with Pennsylvania Health Care Association President and CEO Zach Shamberg
This long-term care advocate says workforce shortage threatens access to care for aging residents
News & Politics
Politics
Doug Mastriano’s 2002 academic paper raises eyebrows among war scholars
The former Army colonel is seeking the GOP nomination for governor
Capitol Beat
Policy
Changes to Pennsylvania’s corporate tax rate could be coming. Here’s what you need to know.
Lawmakers are looking to cut the state’s Corporate Net Income Tax and could soon reach a resolution.
Capitol Beat
Politics
New poll shows Doug Mastriano with 14-point lead in Pennsylvania GOP primary for governor
The state senator is leading the Republican field in nearly every media market.
Campaigns & Elections
Personality
A Q&A with Republican lieutenant governor candidate Clarice Schillinger
Schillinger plans to use her political background to push reforms as lieutenant governor
Capitol Beat
Policy