General Assembly
Policy
Doug Mastriano calls on Congress to support DOGE as he backs state-level DOGE bill
The former candidate for governor has sponsored legislation seeking to create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency.
U.S. Congress
Politics
Here are the Pennsylvanians on the guest list for President Donald Trump’s 2025 address to Congress
Teacher Marc Fogel and the family of Corey Comperatore are among the Pennsylvanians attending Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.
U.S. Congress
Politics
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
Technology
Policy
Lehigh Valley among several metro areas benefitting from computer chip production
The Lehigh Valley in has maintained its long heritage in semiconductor manufacturing with the help of federal funding
Donald Trump
Politics
Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
John Fetterman
Policy
U.S. Sen. John Fetterman pushes to make PA housing program a national pilot
The Whole-Home Repairs program would offer grants and forgivable loans to homeowners and small landlords
Donald Trump
Politics
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.
U.S. Congress
Politics
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.
U.S. Congress
Politics
Three for Friday: The Shutdown Before Christmas
A look at the players and potential outcomes from a government shutdown
U.S. Congress
Politics
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.
Capitol Beat
Politics
Aument exit will trigger special election in PA’s 36th Senate District
State Sen. Ryan Aument will be leaving the state legislature to take a new role as state director for U.S. Senator-elect Dave McCormick.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Exit Interview with Susan Wild
The Lehigh Valley U.S. Representative speaks about her time in D.C. – and what’s next
Law Enforcement
Politics
From “Will Be Wild” to “Charges Have Been Filed”
Pennsylvania ranks third on a list no one wants to be on: the number of people charged for attacking the U.S. Capitol – and American democracy – on Jan. 6, 2021.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Four for Friday: Fundraising flooding major Pennsylvania races
A look at campaign finance numbers for crucial commonwealth tilts.
U.S. Congress
Politics
Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in PA visit
Johnson said Perry has the “expertise and insight that's necessary in a dangerous moment.”
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Debate Season
City & State rounds up this week’s political debate news from Pennsylvania and beyond.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
10 takeaways from AARP’s latest Pennsylvania poll
Harris leads Trump by 2 points in the commonwealth, while Trump holds an 8-point advantage among older voters
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
4 takeaways from first congressional hearing on assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler
The task force questioned law enforcement officials on security protocols leading up to the July 13 Trump rally.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Top House Republican opens probe into Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Scranton Army Ammunition Plant
U.S. Rep. James Comer says the House Oversight Committee will investigate ‘abuse of power’
U.S. Congress
Politics