Polling memo shows Stelson with 20-point lead in PA-10 Democratic primary

However, the poll shows that 31% of voters are still undecided.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 7, 2024

State Police officials commission investigation into Philadelphia traffic stop

The weekend incident involved City of Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs Executive Director Celena Morrison and her husband

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 4, 2024

Q&A with Brian Regli

The governor’s executive director of critical investments discusses the future of Pennsylvania’s energy sector

• By Harrison Cann
• March 1, 2024

‘Building bridges of hope and opportunity’: PA leaders convene for 2024 City & State Diversity Summit

More than 200 people attended the half-day conference.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 29, 2024

Shapiro taps Al Schmidt to lead new election threats task force

The task force is designed to improve communication among government entities and mitigate election-related threats.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 29, 2024

‘There's got to be an all-of-the-above strategy’: PA Senate GOP Leader Joe Pittman talks energy policy in Pennsylvania

Pittman discusses the future of Pennsylvania’s cap-and-trade plan and what energy issues could find bipartisan support in the General Assembly.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 28, 2024

A Q&A with state Sen. Gene Yaw, chair of the Senate Environmental Resources & Energy Committee

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 26, 2024

Q&A with House Environmental Resources and Energy Chair Greg Vitali

The Delaware County Democrat spoke to City & State on the future of energy in the commonwealth

• By Harrison Cann
• February 26, 2024

Reconsidering the reckoning over RGGI

As both sides dig in ever deeper over the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, fault lines and strategies become clearer, even as its future remains up in the air.

• By Harrison Cann
• February 26, 2024

Snowy Special Election: What to watch for in the 140th House District race

Voters in Bucks County head to the polls on a snowy special election day that could impact the state House majority

• By Justin Sweitzer and Harrison Cann
• February 13, 2024

‘The need is great’ for money to pay public defenders, Shapiro says after proposing $10M increase

Shapiro and state lawmakers said Monday they would negotiate to make more money available for indigent defense

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• February 13, 2024

Five for Friday: What you missed from Shapiro’s budget proposal

The governor’s $48.3 billion spending plan calls for a wide range of new investments

• By Harrison Cann and Justin Sweitzer
• February 9, 2024

Adams's resignation gives House Democrats slim majority prior to special elections

Democrats have held a one-vote advantage several times this year amid a spate of resignations

• By Harrison Cann
• February 9, 2024

10 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget proposal

Shapiro’s budget calls for investments in education, legalizing cannabis and gun violence prevention funds.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 6, 2024

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2024 budget: By the Numbers

The governor delivered his second budget address to the General Assembly Tuesday, proposing a $48.3 billion spending plan.

• By Harrison Cann
• February 6, 2024

‘We have a lot of work to do”: A Q&A on education with state Sen. Lindsey Williams

Williams talks with City & State about the work of the Basic Education Funding Commission and how lawmakers should address all things education.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• February 5, 2024

Home Improvement, Season 2: Democrats highlight demand for Whole Home Repairs

Lawmakers call for greater investment in home repairs ahead of Gov. Shapiro’s budget address

• By Harrison Cann
• February 2, 2024

City & State’s General Assembly retirement tracker

A running list of all the resignations and impending retirements in the General Assembly.

• By City & State
• February 2, 2024

PA Republicans call for governor to support Texas amid border standoff

Amid growing tensions between Texas officials and the federal government over border security, GOP lawmakers want Pennsylvania to get involved.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• January 31, 2024

Butter late than never

Ranking Farm Show sculptures over the years

• By City & State
• January 31, 2024