‘They are coming after you’: GOP lawmakers vow to defend gun rights at annual rally

The 17th Annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally featured Second Amendment advocates from across Pennsylvania.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 12, 2022

PA education leaders reveal which teachers helped set them up for success

City & State walks lawmakers and advocates down memory lane in celebration of the new school year.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• September 6, 2022

The ‘Trojan Horse’ and the workforce: Job threats are focus of discussion during House hearing on cybersecurity

State Government Committee hears testimony from experts on the threats facing local and state governments in the commonwealth.

• By Harrison Cann
• August 24, 2022

‘A one-stop shop for home repairs:’ Nikil Saval talks up Dems’ $125M new program

Saval’s Whole-Home Repairs Program was included in this year’s state budget.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 23, 2022

Independent voters make a case before state committee for inclusion in primary elections

Legislation to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections has gained more bipartisan support in Harrisburg.

• By Harrison Cann
• August 16, 2022

The fight to put some teeth back into dog laws: A City & State investigation

Why dog licenses are key to keeping Pennsylvania’s pups – and people – safe.

• By Justin Sweitzer
• August 8, 2022

Here is your Assembly Age-Appropriate Analysis

This generational breakdown of the state legislature is one for the ages.

• By Harrison Cann
• August 1, 2022

Gun control bill once again amended and replaced with GOP concealed-carry legislation

The House Judiciary Committee voted to amend a firearm background check bill, changing it into a constitutional carry proposal.

• By Harrison Cann
• June 28, 2022

How a bill becomes a brawl: The fight over the changes needed to the legislative process

City & State takes an inside look at how Harrisburg pols want to rework the way laws are enacted in Pennsylvania

• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 27, 2022

It’s budget season in Pennsylvania. Here are five things to watch for.

Lawmakers and Gov. Tom Wolf have until midnight on June 30 to pass the 2022-23 state budget

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• June 9, 2022

GOP advances efforts to privatize liquor system via constitutional amendment

Mihalek’s proposal would allow voters to decide on replacing the state-run system.

• By Harrison Cann
• June 9, 2022

Free-market think tank calls for expanded school choice policies and tax reforms

The Commonwealth Foundation has unveiled a 23-point legislative agenda for 2023

• By Justin Sweitzer
• June 6, 2022

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

• By Justin Sweitzer
• May 17, 2022

Fair funding fallout

A look back at the state’s education funding trial and where the General Assembly can go from here.

• By Harrison Cann
• April 28, 2022

House passes bill banning transgender women from competing on women’s sports teams

‘Biologically, males and females are different,’ Gleim said during Tuesday’s floor debate.

• By SPECIAL TO CITY & STATE
• April 13, 2022

State Supreme Court upholds new House and Senate maps

• By Justin Sweitzer
• March 16, 2022

House approves congressional map plan despite Democratic opposition

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• January 12, 2022

Harrisburg Republicans advance redistricting reform amid map fight

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• By Special to City & State
• January 10, 2022

Joanna McClinton introduces sweeping election reform bill

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• January 6, 2022

Daryl Metcalfe plans to retire from public service after 24 years

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• By Justin Sweitzer
• January 4, 2022