Justin Sweitzer is the managing editor of City & State Pennsylvania. He covers a diverse array of topics including government and politics, public policy, and energy regulation, with a particular focus on elections, federal legislation, and cannabis regulation. Justin's work has been featured in Technical.ly, City & State PA, Route Fifty, WITF, and Inc.
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Justin Sweitzer's coverage predominantly centers around local government and politics in Pennsylvania, focusing on legislative developments, election-related news, and state officials' activities. To effectively engage with Justin, consider providing insights or commentary related to ongoing political events in Pennsylvania, such as legislative changes, election campaigns of state officials, or significant policy announcements within the state.
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By: Justin Sweitzer
President Donald Trump’s signature domestic policy bill continues to polarize members of Congress.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion budget into law on July 12.
Pennsylvania’s latest budget includes more money for public schools, road repairs and a cost-of-living adjustment for pension beneficiaries.
By: Justin Sweitzer
U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick speaks with President Donald Trump at the 2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit. Alex Wong/Getty Images
The budget includes $2.64 billion in temporary savings due to delayed monthly payments.
By: Dave McCormick, Stephen Voss, Justin Sweitzer
An in-depth interview with the U.S. senator reveals how he approaches everything from bipartisanship to data centers.
By: Justin Sweitzer
Pennsylvania has no limits on how much money can be donated to political campaigns – and there doesn’t seem to be much appetite to provide a fix.
By: Justin Sweitzer
City & State examines the ongoing debate over second-degree murder sentencing and what comes next as lawmakers struggle to reach a consensus on how to reform the state’s felony sentencing statute.
By: Justin Sweitzer
More than a dozen attorneys general are demanding answers from OpenAI after a cyber intrusion.
By: Justin Sweitzer
More than a dozen attorneys general are demanding answers from OpenAI after a cyber intrusion.
