U.S. Congress

Politics

Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns for U.S. Rep. Scott Perry in PA visit

Johnson said Perry has the “expertise and insight that's necessary in a dangerous moment.”

General Assembly

Policy

PA House approves bills that would codify Affordable Care Act protections in state law

House lawmakers voted in bipartisan fashion on Wednesday to approve three pieces of health care legislation.

Decision 2024

Politics

7 takeaways from the PA-10 debate between Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson

The two candidates for the hotly contested congressional seat discussed the economy, abortion rights, border security and Three Mile Island.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Five for Friday: Debate Season

City & State rounds up this week’s political debate news from Pennsylvania and beyond.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

In York, Walz says election is an opportunity to ‘chart the new way forward’

Walz was joined by U.S. Sen. John Fetterman to campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Ask The Experts: Youth Voter Engagement

City & State talks with Pennsylvania political leaders about how they’re connecting with young voters in 2024.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

10 takeaways from AARP’s latest Pennsylvania poll

Harris leads Trump by 2 points in the commonwealth, while Trump holds an 8-point advantage among older voters

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

PA candidates are all over the map on their immigration stances

City & State looks at where the candidates in the commonwealth’s closest races stand on this key issue.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

4 takeaways from first congressional hearing on assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler

The task force questioned law enforcement officials on security protocols leading up to the July 13 Trump rally.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

Harris outlines vision for the ‘opportunity economy’ in Pittsburgh

The vice president looked to draw a contrast between herself and former President Donald Trump.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Rep. Manny Guzman discusses state House Dems’ Central PA Delegation, recent budget wins

The chair of the General Assembly’s Central Pennsylvania Delegation says this year’s state budget contains lots of good things for residents across the commonwealth.

Campaigns & Elections

Politics

The Forward Party’s Eric Settle makes the case for an ‘independent’ attorney general in PA

November’s election could also set the stage for the centrist party to grow in the commonwealth.

Capitol Beat

Policy

Shapiro asks administration to develop statewide housing action plan

The governor signed an executive order Thursday aimed at addressing housing shortages in Pennsylvania.

Events

Personality

Energizing the economy

PA leaders convene in Harrisburg for CSPA summit focused on economy, workforce issues

Personality

Personality

A Q&A with David Brigham, CEO of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania

Brigham discusses the exhibits and programming the society has planned for its 200th anniversary.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

A Q&A with Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman

Pittman talks about the need to regulate and tax games of skill in Pennsylvania.

Capitol Beat

Policy

In the battle over how to legislate skill games, everyone is playing for keeps

With looming court rulings and potential budget deficits, is it time to bet on skill games regulation?

Personality

Personality

Little League, Big Dreams

Pennsylvania politicos shine a light on their sports pasts

Decision 2024

Politics

Gov. Josh Shapiro brings ‘real freedom’ message to the DNC

The commonwealth's chief executive urged Democrats to "do the hard work necessary to win this election."

Decision 2024

Politics

PA pols make their presence felt at DNC

Politicians from all levels of government are taking center stage at the quadrennial Democratic National Convention, held this year in Chicago.