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General Assembly
That’s A Wrap: City & State’s Legislative Session Review
A look at what Pennsylvania lawmakers did – and didn’t – accomplish during the last legislative session.
Health Care
Opinion: We must protect vaccines
Making the case for why the meningococcal vaccine schedule for children should remain unchanged.
Decision 2024
'What's next?' Politicians, pundits and parties are still trying to figure it out
To better understand what the election portends for Republicans, Democrats and Pennsylvania requires unpacking how key demographics voted – and why.
Capitol Beat
Shapiro taps Darrell Clarke to chair the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board
The former president of Philadelphia City Council will lead the regulatory agency tasked with overseeing the state’s liquor laws and alcohol sales
Capitol Beat
AG-elect Dave Sunday names chief of staff, transition team members
Sunday transition team includes a trusted staffer from the York County DA’s office and a former state attorney general.
Donald Trump
Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties
Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth
General Assembly
5 bills signed into law this week
New laws in Pennsylvania will ban the use of license plate-flipping devices and add motorcycles to the state’s Automobile Lemon Law.
Decision 2024
A Q&A with Philadelphia state Senator-Elect Joe Picozzi
Just 29, the social media-savvy newcomer stunned the political establishment by flipping a Northeast Philadelphia district red – without the local party’s backing.
Decision 2024
Five For Friday: Recount Reactions – U.S. Senate edition
City & State rounds up reactions to Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate recount.
Decision 2024
Latino Republicans, empowered by election, flex new political might in PA
The 2024 election cycle saw the début of several notable entries into the commonwealth’s Hispanic conservative sphere
Decision 2024
Automatic recount ordered in razor-thin U.S. Senate race as McCormick lead shrinks
The race has swung in and out of recount territory with GOP challenger McCormick holding on to a narrowing lead.
Campaigns & Elections
Following The Leaders
Meet some of the new (and returning) leaders in the PA General Assembly
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Campaigns & Elections
3 things to know about state Rep. Frank Burns
Control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives came down to Burns’ 72nd House District seat in Cambria County. Here’s what to know about the incumbent Democrat.
Campaigns & Elections
Updated
2024 Pennsylvania congressional election results
City & State tracks the winners of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate race and 17 U.S. House elections.
Campaigns & Elections
For the Forward Party, election night losses provide hope for the road ahead
The yearling political party held its national watch party in Philadelphia as its state and national leaders voiced cautious optimism about its future.
Campaigns & Elections
Stelson thanks supporters at election night event in Hershey
The Democratic nominee in Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District stopped short of claiming victory on election night.
Campaigns & Elections
How PA’s electoral importance became a focal point for foreign media
The Keystone State has transfixed observers around the world who are trying to figure out America’s domestic and international future.
Campaigns & Elections
Election Day tweets: the good, the bad and the bewildering
See what your favorite politicians, pundits and people on the street have been tweeting about before, during and after voting.
Campaigns & Elections
Harris campaign brings Lady Gaga, Oprah, other big guns to Philadelphia for final rally
The vice president spoke late Monday night after a day spent stumping across the commonwealth.
Campaigns & Elections
Trump says ‘We are going to fire Kamala’ at Reading campaign rally
The former president visited Reading, Pennsylvania for the first of two campaign rallies in the commonwealth on Monday.
