On his birthday, reflecting on the legacy of Gov. Milton Shapp

In an op-ed, Ari Mittleman remembers the 40th governor of Pennsylvania as an optimist, innovator and bold policymaker.

• By Ari Mittleman
• June 24, 2022

Editor’s Note: Trump’s meddling in Pennsylvania’s election demands a redress

The mountain of evidence against the former president and allies needs to be met with an indictment.

• By Jenny DeHuff
• June 22, 2022

The misguided partisan focus on election proposals

In an op-ed, Make the Road PA’s Diana Robinson argues for greater access to the ballot box.

• By Diana Robinson
• June 14, 2022

Editor’s Note: Unchecked gun violence in Philly will continue as long as there is a lack of leadership

The result is a perpetual state of lawlessness exacerbated by officials failing to enforce existing laws.

• By Jenny DeHuff
• June 14, 2022

Regardless of what happens in November, an overhaul of the Pennsylvania GOP is long overdue

If dozens of candidates can flood the primary and split the vote for the Senate and governor, what's the point of having a state Republican Party?

• By A. Benjamin Mannes
• June 10, 2022

We’ve seen firsthand that to defend reproductive rights and protect our freedoms, we need a Democratic governor

In op-ed, Democratic state legislators slam Republican gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano, calling him a dangerous conspiracy theorist.

• By Maria Collett, Melissa Shusterman and Jennifer O’Mara
• June 7, 2022

Editor’s Note: Remembering when marriage equality became a reality

June is Pride month and wedding bells will soon be ringing for same-sex couples.

• By Jenny DeHuff
• June 1, 2022

Editor’s Note: It may be time to rethink the role of the independent voter in primary elections

We ought to respect the unaffiliated voter’s choice to refuse to just ‘pick a team’

• By Jenny DeHuff
• May 26, 2022

Editor’s Note: Pennsylvania should take a page out of New Jersey’s pot playbook

I’ve got high expectations for the future of weed in Pennsylvania.

• By Jenny DeHuff
• May 2, 2022

Celebrate sport, embrace competition, practice empathy and stop attacking transgender athletes

State Reps. Maureen Madden and Ben Sanchez argue for the inclusion of transgender athletes in school sports

• By Maureen Madden & Ben Sanchez
• April 28, 2022

Editor’s Note: College consolidation is sometimes key to improving student outcomes

PASSHE’s Dan Greenstein made a tough call – but the right one.

• By Jenny DeHuff
• April 27, 2022

Pennsylvania Democrats are working to lower costs while Republicans push tax hikes

Commentary: An argument for why Pennsylvanians should vote Democrat in the next election.

• By Nancy Patton Mills
• April 12, 2022

Editor’s Note: Some thoughts on Conor Lamb

And why first impressions can be deceiving

• By Jenny DeHuff
• April 11, 2022

How I found some unexpected sustenance in the buffet line

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• By Jenny DeHuff
• March 21, 2022

Black Americans are still waiting on their place in the Biden agenda

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• By Mustafa Rashed
• March 16, 2022

To drive down the cost of health care, hospitals need to be held accountable, too

• By Mark Pinsley
• March 14, 2022

Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine underscores importance of U.S. energy independence

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• By Lou Barletta
• March 3, 2022

We cannot delay addressing the student loan crisis; it's time to act

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• By Morgan Cephas
• February 28, 2022

Wolf’s RGGI fixation will slow Pennsylvania’s recovery

• By Gordon Tomb
• February 17, 2022

Here’s how we handle inclusion and ranking on our power lists

City & State is committed to reflecting all of Pennsylvania’s diverse communities in our coverage of state politics and government.

• By Jenny DeHuff
• February 14, 2022