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Justin Sweitzer

Managing editor, City & State Pennsylvania

Justin Sweitzer is managing editor of City & State Pennsylvania.

Policy

Policy

Warehouses have become PA’s biggest cash crop – for better and worse

A look at how Pennsylvania became a warehouse and logistics powerhouse – and how local communities are making sure they don’t get boxed out.

Politics

Politics

Democrats pick up state Senate seat as they win 2 special elections in PA

Pennsylvania Democrats flipped a state Senate seat and retained their state House majority.

Policy

Policy

‘We’re fighting back’: PA House Dems celebrate passage of Affordable Care Act protections

The bipartisan votes now put the onus on state Senate Republicans to advance the four bills and send them to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s desk.

Technology

Policy

Shapiro says AI has ‘real promise’ as he unveils pilot program results

The governor said the state will be providing more employees with AI training and tools.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Bipartisan paid family leave bill advances in Pennsylvania House

The legislation, known as the Family Care Act, would provide eligible residents with between 12 and 20 weeks of paid leave.

General Assembly

Policy

Doug Mastriano calls on Congress to support DOGE as he backs state-level DOGE bill

The former candidate for governor has sponsored legislation seeking to create a state-level Department of Government Efficiency.

U.S. Congress

Politics

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

Politics

7 Pennsylvania mayoral races to watch in 2025

Voters in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Erie and other cities will elect mayors this year.

Capitol Beat

Policy

4 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s latest bird flu briefing

Experts said the threat from avian flu is unlikely to dissipate in the near future.

U.S. Congress

Politics

Fetterman, unfettered and unfiltered

Pennsylvania’s senior U.S. senator talks with City & State about his priorities in Washington, D.C., his relationship with President Donald Trump and his approach to bipartisanship in a heated political climate

Policy

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.

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Capitol Beat

Policy

Constellation says restart of Three Mile Island reactor is ahead of schedule

The leader of a regional business group said Wednesday that the effort will be an ‘economic development boon’ for the region.

News & Politics

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.

Budget

Policy

3 takeaways from the IFO’s new Pennsylvania budget projections

The IFO predicts the state’s budget deficit could grow to $6 billion by the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Capitol Beat

Politics

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

Policy

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

Policy

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.

Budget

Policy

What to watch for in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal

Shapiro is set to give his annual budget address in Harrisburg on Tuesday.

Capitol Beat

Policy

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.