Justin Sweitzer
@jsweitzer.bsky.social
Politics nerd and managing editor at City & State PA. Probably writing about AI and government.
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PA GOP Chair Greg Rothman reacts to yesterday's elex results.
"Last night the Republican Party sustained losses in Pennsylvania and across the nation ... We need to do a better job of communicating our core principles of freedom, security, prosperity and opportunity for all..."
"Last night the Republican Party sustained losses in Pennsylvania and across the nation ... We need to do a better job of communicating our core principles of freedom, security, prosperity and opportunity for all..."
November 5, 2025 at 6:21 PM
PA GOP Chair Greg Rothman reacts to yesterday's elex results.
"Last night the Republican Party sustained losses in Pennsylvania and across the nation ... We need to do a better job of communicating our core principles of freedom, security, prosperity and opportunity for all..."
"Last night the Republican Party sustained losses in Pennsylvania and across the nation ... We need to do a better job of communicating our core principles of freedom, security, prosperity and opportunity for all..."
News: SEIU Local 668, a PA union representing human service workers, says Northampton County plans to furlough its rank-and-file human service workers on Oct. 20 if a state budget isn’t passed.
The union will hold an event outside the county human services building tomorrow.
The union will hold an event outside the county human services building tomorrow.
September 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
News: SEIU Local 668, a PA union representing human service workers, says Northampton County plans to furlough its rank-and-file human service workers on Oct. 20 if a state budget isn’t passed.
The union will hold an event outside the county human services building tomorrow.
The union will hold an event outside the county human services building tomorrow.
Sunday said AI companies are "becoming extraordinarily wealthy while testing the limits of A.I. on their consumers, without concern for the harm they are causing kids and others ... ”
He voiced concerns that kids are "essentially serving as guinea pigs for Big Tech experiments."
He voiced concerns that kids are "essentially serving as guinea pigs for Big Tech experiments."
August 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Sunday said AI companies are "becoming extraordinarily wealthy while testing the limits of A.I. on their consumers, without concern for the harm they are causing kids and others ... ”
He voiced concerns that kids are "essentially serving as guinea pigs for Big Tech experiments."
He voiced concerns that kids are "essentially serving as guinea pigs for Big Tech experiments."
PA Attorney General Dave Sunday has signed onto a letter to AI and tech company leaders that urges the tech sector to do more protect children from AI.
“At this inflection point in human history, the decisions your companies make could ramify for centuries,” the letter reads.
“At this inflection point in human history, the decisions your companies make could ramify for centuries,” the letter reads.
August 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
PA Attorney General Dave Sunday has signed onto a letter to AI and tech company leaders that urges the tech sector to do more protect children from AI.
“At this inflection point in human history, the decisions your companies make could ramify for centuries,” the letter reads.
“At this inflection point in human history, the decisions your companies make could ramify for centuries,” the letter reads.
Today’s first panel, focused on postsecondary education trends, is happening now.
The day’s second panel will be devoted to a conversation around short- and long-term priorities in higher education.
The day’s second panel will be devoted to a conversation around short- and long-term priorities in higher education.
August 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Today’s first panel, focused on postsecondary education trends, is happening now.
The day’s second panel will be devoted to a conversation around short- and long-term priorities in higher education.
The day’s second panel will be devoted to a conversation around short- and long-term priorities in higher education.
PASSHE Chancellor Christopher Fiorentino is kicking things off at the @cityandstatepa.bsky.social 2025 Higher Education Summit.
August 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
PASSHE Chancellor Christopher Fiorentino is kicking things off at the @cityandstatepa.bsky.social 2025 Higher Education Summit.
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward responds to the explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant in Allegheny County that has left one person dead and multiple injured.
“Today’s tragic events have left our entire region shaken,” Ward said.
“Today’s tragic events have left our entire region shaken,” Ward said.
August 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward responds to the explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works plant in Allegheny County that has left one person dead and multiple injured.
“Today’s tragic events have left our entire region shaken,” Ward said.
“Today’s tragic events have left our entire region shaken,” Ward said.
BOGGS TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
August 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
BOGGS TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
Here’s the bill text that was approved by the General Assembly.
July 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Here’s the bill text that was approved by the General Assembly.
Inbox: Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a bill into law targeting the use of deepfakes. The new law makes it a felony to use AI to generate content designed to “injure, exploit or scam Pennsylvanians.”
The bill, SB 649, was sponsored by GOP state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick.
The bill, SB 649, was sponsored by GOP state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick.
July 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Inbox: Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a bill into law targeting the use of deepfakes. The new law makes it a felony to use AI to generate content designed to “injure, exploit or scam Pennsylvanians.”
The bill, SB 649, was sponsored by GOP state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick.
The bill, SB 649, was sponsored by GOP state Sen. Tracy Pennycuick.
News: Gov. Josh Shapiro announces that Amazon will invest $20B to build “high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence innovation campuses” across the state.
Communities in Bucks and Luzerne counties have been picked for the first two sites.
Communities in Bucks and Luzerne counties have been picked for the first two sites.
June 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
News: Gov. Josh Shapiro announces that Amazon will invest $20B to build “high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence innovation campuses” across the state.
Communities in Bucks and Luzerne counties have been picked for the first two sites.
Communities in Bucks and Luzerne counties have been picked for the first two sites.
Following an undercover investigation by @humaneworldorg.bsky.social, state lawmakers in Pennsylvania are looking to ban the sale of ivory and similar products from at-risk animals in the commonwealth.
More here from @cityandstatepa.bsky.social ⤵️
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June 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Following an undercover investigation by @humaneworldorg.bsky.social, state lawmakers in Pennsylvania are looking to ban the sale of ivory and similar products from at-risk animals in the commonwealth.
More here from @cityandstatepa.bsky.social ⤵️
www.cityandstatepa.com/policy/2025/...
More here from @cityandstatepa.bsky.social ⤵️
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Pennsylvania State Police say that an independent security review conducted following the April 13 arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence is complete.
PSP leaders say they have already implemented multiple recommendations from the review.
PSP leaders say they have already implemented multiple recommendations from the review.
May 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Pennsylvania State Police say that an independent security review conducted following the April 13 arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence is complete.
PSP leaders say they have already implemented multiple recommendations from the review.
PSP leaders say they have already implemented multiple recommendations from the review.
News: The Pennsylvania State Police announce that security consultant and former PSP Commissioner Jeffrey Miller will conduct the third-party security review following the arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence.
April 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
News: The Pennsylvania State Police announce that security consultant and former PSP Commissioner Jeffrey Miller will conduct the third-party security review following the arson attack at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence.
Following the arson attack at the PA governor’s residence, Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil says that DGS has set an “aggressive restoration and construction schedule” that will allow the living quarters and workspace to be reopened in the next few days.
April 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Following the arson attack at the PA governor’s residence, Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil says that DGS has set an “aggressive restoration and construction schedule” that will allow the living quarters and workspace to be reopened in the next few days.
Following the arson attack at the PA governor’s residence, Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil says that DGS has set an “aggressive restoration and construction schedule” that will allow the living quarters and workspace to be reopened in the next few days.
April 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Following the arson attack at the PA governor’s residence, Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil says that DGS has set an “aggressive restoration and construction schedule” that will allow the living quarters and workspace to be reopened in the next few days.
News: Pennsylvania State Police say a third-party expert will be conducting an independent security review following the arson attack and intrusion at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence.
The independent review will include a risk and vulnerability assessment of the property.
The independent review will include a risk and vulnerability assessment of the property.
April 16, 2025 at 1:47 PM
News: Pennsylvania State Police say a third-party expert will be conducting an independent security review following the arson attack and intrusion at the Pennsylvania governor’s residence.
The independent review will include a risk and vulnerability assessment of the property.
The independent review will include a risk and vulnerability assessment of the property.
Some glimpses inside the fire-damaged Pennsylvania governor's residence in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania State Police say a man is in custody and facing arson and attempted murder charges after the fire broke out early Sunday morning.
Pennsylvania State Police say a man is in custody and facing arson and attempted murder charges after the fire broke out early Sunday morning.
April 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Some glimpses inside the fire-damaged Pennsylvania governor's residence in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania State Police say a man is in custody and facing arson and attempted murder charges after the fire broke out early Sunday morning.
Pennsylvania State Police say a man is in custody and facing arson and attempted murder charges after the fire broke out early Sunday morning.
State Police confirm it was an act of arson and say the fire was extinguished. The governor and his family were safely evacuated, according to PSP.
April 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
State Police confirm it was an act of arson and say the fire was extinguished. The governor and his family were safely evacuated, according to PSP.
News: Gov. Josh Shapiro says an arsonist set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion early Sunday morning.
There’s visible damage on at least one side of the building.
There’s visible damage on at least one side of the building.
April 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
News: Gov. Josh Shapiro says an arsonist set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion early Sunday morning.
There’s visible damage on at least one side of the building.
There’s visible damage on at least one side of the building.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has taken action to ban DeepSeek AI from Treasury devices.
“Banning DeepSeek is necessary to ensure the safety of Pennsylvanians’ hard-earned tax dollars and other important, sensitive information entrusted to Treasury,” she said.
“Banning DeepSeek is necessary to ensure the safety of Pennsylvanians’ hard-earned tax dollars and other important, sensitive information entrusted to Treasury,” she said.
February 20, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has taken action to ban DeepSeek AI from Treasury devices.
“Banning DeepSeek is necessary to ensure the safety of Pennsylvanians’ hard-earned tax dollars and other important, sensitive information entrusted to Treasury,” she said.
“Banning DeepSeek is necessary to ensure the safety of Pennsylvanians’ hard-earned tax dollars and other important, sensitive information entrusted to Treasury,” she said.
Meanwhile, a collection of business and industry groups wrote to Shapiro urging him “to avoid proposing new or increased energy taxes, which hinders economic growth, competitiveness, and stability.”
January 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Meanwhile, a collection of business and industry groups wrote to Shapiro urging him “to avoid proposing new or increased energy taxes, which hinders economic growth, competitiveness, and stability.”
Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a wide-ranging energy policy plan, dubbed “The Lightning Plan,” that includes a mix of tax credits, energy rebates and efforts to lower emissions and increase renewable energy production.
More details here:
More details here:
January 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a wide-ranging energy policy plan, dubbed “The Lightning Plan,” that includes a mix of tax credits, energy rebates and efforts to lower emissions and increase renewable energy production.
More details here:
More details here:
The @cityandstatepa.bsky.social 2025 Healthcare Summit is kicking off with remarks from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh.
January 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The @cityandstatepa.bsky.social 2025 Healthcare Summit is kicking off with remarks from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh.
Per U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick's office, Pennsylvania's congressional delegation has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to prioritize getting Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania school teacher currently detained in Russia, back to the U.S.
January 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Per U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick's office, Pennsylvania's congressional delegation has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to prioritize getting Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania school teacher currently detained in Russia, back to the U.S.