Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: As Trump’s second term approaches, Pennsylvania must choose community over chaos

The executive director of the state’s ACLU explains what is at stake for Pennsylvanians – and how they can fight for it – once Donald Trump takes office in January.

Personality

Personality

Understanding the Electoral College with Kermit Roosevelt

The constitutional expert explains the Electoral College – its origins, how it’s changed and whether it’s working for 21st-century America.

General Assembly

Policy

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

Opinion: We must protect vaccines

Making the case for why the meningococcal vaccine schedule for children should remain unchanged.

Decision 2024

Politics

'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

Policy

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

Politics

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

Politics

Stocking the cabinet: Tracking the Trump nominees with Pennsylvania ties

Several high-profile appointments could be coming from the commonwealth

General Assembly

Policy

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

Politics

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

Politics

Five For Friday: Recount Reactions – U.S. Senate edition

City & State rounds up reactions to Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate recount.

Decision 2024

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

Following The Leaders

Meet some of the new (and returning) leaders in the PA General Assembly

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

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 Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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

Politics

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.