First Read
First Read
First Read – July 23, 2024
Deep dive on Shapiro… McCormick criticizes Casey’s Harris endorsement… Philly workers return to the office with complaints … and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
4 things to know about Josh Shapiro and the veepstakes
The political world is already speculating about a Kamala Harris-Josh Shapiro presidential ticket.
First Read
First Read
First Read – July 22, 2024
PA pols react to Biden’s stunning departure… Shapiro in the mix as possible VP nominee… Lawmakers look to revitalize rural populations … and more
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: With Biden out, Kamala Harris can make history with her own VP pick
By picking a woman as her running mate, the current vice president and potential Democratic presidential nominee should pick Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for a truly ceiling-shattering ticket.
Decision 2024
Politics
Pennsylvania politicians react to President Biden campaign exit
The decision by the president shakes the battleground state’s political landscape and denizens.
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – July 19, 2024
Think tank attacks Shapiro across the country… $2.5M for tenants’ right-to-counsel program … Dept. of State seeks to alter ballot return envelopes … and more
Winners & Losers
Infrastructure
Policy
Major federal bridge grants jump-start long-stalled projects, including I-83 in Harrisburg
The Biden administration announced $5 billion to build major bridge replacements, including several grants that were among the largest received by states in their history.
Politics
Opinion
Opinion: The Biden intervention
City & State’s founder imagines a scenario where the president gets told the truth about the election and what he needs to do to save the country.
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – July 18, 2024
Officials, advocates upset over Whole Home Repairs … Feds dole out $500M for Harrisburg bridge … Shapiro amends liquor control code … and more
Housing
Policy
County officials, housing advocates upset by popular home repair program’s omission from state budget
The Whole-Home Repairs program was a budget omission after originally passing as bipartisan legislation
Capitol Beat
Politics
Democratic state Reps. Bullock, Kinsey resign from PA House
Democrats will maintain their majority due to a provision in the House rules.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
U.S. Senate candidates’ use of negative ads becomes flashpoint after Trump assassination attempt
Dave McCormick made a pitch online Monday to suspend negative campaigning despite continuing to run such ads.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Let’s clear the air on politics and Parkinson’s
Take it from one who knows first-hand: Being diagnosed with the disease and being fully committed to a career – even at the presidential level – are not mutually exclusive.
Politics
PA politicians react to Trump assassination attempt at Butler County rally
Elected officials from both parties offered stunned responses and widespread condemnation.
Capitol Beat
Policy
9 takeaways from Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 state budget
City & State’s guide to what is – and isn’t – being funded over the next fiscal year.
Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Policy
10 bills passed by PA lawmakers this budget cycle
As budget negotiations continue, state lawmakers have kept busy by passing a flurry of bills.
Politics
Politics
Sage advice: PA’s senior politicos dish on what their successors should – and shouldn’t do
Words of wisdom from both parties for the next generation of policymakers and public officials.
Winners & Losers
