Politics

U.S. Congress

Fetterman, unfettered and unfiltered

Pennsylvania’s senior U.S. senator talks with City & State about his priorities in Washington, D.C., his relationship with President Donald Trump and his approach to bipartisanship in a heated political climate

Philadelphia

Outside U.S. Sen. McCormick’s Philly office, protesters decry academic funding cuts

Hundreds of area researchers targeted a senator they call “missing in action” to defend the funding that powers Philly’s “eds and meds” economy

News & Politics

4 ways federal government actions are impacting Pennsylvania

This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro sued President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk set his sights on a limestone mine in Western Pennsylvania.

Capitol Beat

What to know about the plan to close 2 Pennsylvania prisons

The Shapiro administration estimates the closures could save the state $100 million annually.

Donald Trump

Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties

Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth

Immigration

Philly DA Larry Krasner, lawmakers vow to continue defying feds on immigration

At a Friday press conference in Philadelphia City Hall, legislators and immigration advocates decried both the illegality and immorality of recent federal actions – calling for resistance and even an immigrants’ strike.

Campaigns & Elections

Philly DA primary: what to know about Larry Krasner vs. Patrick Dugan

The former judge received an endorsement from the powerful Building Trades labor union

Capitol Beat

Pennsylvania’s row officers get sworn in for new terms

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Auditor General Timothy DeFoor were sworn in for a second term, while newly elected Attorney General Dave Sunday was sworn in for his first term on Tuesday.

Donald Trump

Executive orders: How Trump’s first 100 days could impact Pennsylvania

The 47th president is rumored to have 100 executive orders planned for early in his presidency.

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U.S. Congress

The Pennsylvania congressional delegation’s committee assignments

City & State has a full rundown of all the committees that Pennsylvania’s members of Congress are serving on.

Pre-Inauguration events reveal this resistance movement is nothing like 2017

This weekend’s Women’s March and the 92 Percent Brunch underscore just how much work remains to develop a cohesive response to a second Trump term.

Economic Development

Upset alert: Sixers strike surprise deal to stay in South Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s NBA team backed out of a controversial Center City arena plan that had many city residents up in arms.

U.S. Congress

Three for Friday: The Shutdown Before Christmas

A look at the players and potential outcomes from a government shutdown

U.S. Congress

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey calls time in Senate the ‘honor of a lifetime’

Casey reflected back on his 18-year career in the Senate and highlighted ongoing challenges facing the U.S.

Campaigns & Elections

Meet the major players at PA’s 60th Electoral College meeting

Nineteen electors met in Harrisburg on Tuesday to cast their votes for Donald Trump and JD Vance.

News & Politics

Pennsylvania’s presidential pardon history

A look back at the Keystone State’s role in

Campaigns & Elections

3 key findings on the Trump assassination attempt in Butler

The congressional panel investigating assassination attempts on Donald Trump issued its final report this week.