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Philadelphia
‘Under Pressure’: American democracy’s future gets debated in its birthplace
TED Talks kick off Philadelphia’s celebration of its role in America’s 250-year-old democracy.
U.S. Congress
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.
News & Politics
7 Pennsylvania mayoral races to watch in 2025
Voters in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Erie and other cities will elect mayors this year.
Capitol Beat
4 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s latest bird flu briefing
Experts said the threat from avian flu is unlikely to dissipate in the near future.
News & Politics
The Philadelphia Eagles could land at the White House after all
President Trump said Tuesday an invitation would be issued to the team
Policy
Treasurer Stacy Garrity bans DeepSeek AI platform from Pennsylvania Treasury devices
The state treasurer said the move is necessary to safeguard the data and sensitive information of Pennsylvanians.
Capitol Beat
Opinion: Paid leave for Pennsylvanians is an opportunity to put politics aside
A bipartisan duo makes the case for the General Assembly to pass the Family Care Act.
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.
Capitol Beat
8 things to know about Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget proposal
The Democratic governor’s latest budget proposal calls for legal weed and a tax on video gaming machines.
Capitol Beat
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2025 budget: By the Numbers
On Tuesday, the governor delivered his third budget address to the General Assembly, proposing a $51.5 billion spending plan.
Donald Trump
Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
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Capitol Beat
What to know about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s ‘Lightning Plan’ for PA energy
The governor unveiled a six-part energy plan days before his 2025 budget address.
Opinion
Opinion: Why U.S. Sens. Fetterman, McCormick must vote ‘No’ on RFK Jr.
The body of evidence is overwhelming: To confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead our nation’s Health & Human Services Department is to condemn our citizens to a world of harm.
General Assembly
‘The timeline for reform is urgent’: Advocates push for independent redistricting commission to draw political maps
Lawmakers want to amend the state constitution to improve the redistricting process.
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.
Capitol Beat
Michelle Henry reflects back on her time as attorney general
Pennsylvania’s outgoing attorney general reflects back on her tenure and talks about being the freshly minted state inspector general.
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.
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.
Opinion
Biden’s farewell address shows how much was accomplished, how much is left to do
President Joe Biden’s final speech to the nation underscored the transformative nature of his presidency.
