Capitol Beat

Politics

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

Personality

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

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.

Opinion

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.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Meet the General Assembly's new committee chairs

A new session means new leadership for the legislature’s 52 standing committees.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Unpacking Harrisburg’s first session day of 2025

State lawmakers elected presiding officers for the 2025-26 legislative session, while Lt. Gov. Austin Davis scheduled a special election for March.

Business

Policy

Nippon Steel files two lawsuits over Biden decision to block U.S. Steel sale

The lawsuits come after President Joe Biden blocked the proposed $14.9B sale of U.S. Steel.

News & Politics

Policy

What to know about Joe Biden’s decision to block U.S. Steel sale

Critics say Biden’s decision to block the sale was politically motivated.

Capitol Beat

Policy

What to watch for in Harrisburg in 2025

As lawmakers prepare for a new legislative session, many already have plenty of ideas for what they want to tackle in 2025.

Capitol Beat

Personality

Q&A with former House GOP leader Bryan Cutler

Cutler, who served as GOP leader and house speaker, spoke with City & State about the 2024 election and his time in leadership.

General Assembly

Policy

The Year in Review

Our top stories of 2024 and where the issues stand

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.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Meet the major players at PA’s 60th Electoral College meeting

Nineteen electors met in Harrisburg on Tuesday to cast their votes for Donald Trump and JD Vance.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

3 key findings on the Trump assassination attempt in Butler

The congressional panel investigating assassination attempts on Donald Trump issued its final report this week.

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.

Capitol Beat

Politics

PA politicos are flocking to Bluesky – here’s who to follow

Following the general election, Democratic lawmakers and other left-leaning posters have left X for the social media app Bluesky.

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.