Philadelphia
Politics
After completing his own turnaround, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson looks to do the same for Philadelphia
The Second District councilmember stepped into the role of council president 14 months after he was acquitted in a federal bribery trial
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA Republicans call for governor to support Texas amid border standoff
Amid growing tensions between Texas officials and the federal government over border security, GOP lawmakers want Pennsylvania to get involved.
Satire/Odd News
Policy
Policy
Shapiro unveils $40M tech-centric plan to stimulate Pennsylvania’s economy
Robotics, agriculture, energy, life sciences and manufacturing are focuses of the new Statewide Economic Development Strategy
Healthcare
Policy
What Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court abortion ruling means
The state Supreme Court sent a case on Medicaid-funded abortions back to the Commonwealth Court.
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First Read – Jan. 29, 2024
Shapiro’s plan for higher ed … Debates heat up in the 12th Congressional District … A year after the East Palestine train derailment … and more
Commonwealth
Power Lists
The 2024 Who’s Who in Government Relations
Meet some of the commonwealth’s most influential difference-makers.
News & Politics
Policy
Five for Friday: Shapiro’s higher education plan
Shapiro’s blueprint for higher education seeks to impact affordability and accessibility
Technology
Policy
The new chair of Philly City Council’s tech committee wants to use data to help reduce gun violence
Councilmember Rue Landau pushes to modernize Philly’s search for solutions
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First Read – Jan. 26, 2024
Shapiro wants to get “stuff” done … New labor deal for Westmoreland County government workers … Major retirements for the General Assembly in 2025 … and more
Winners & Losers
Philadelphia
Policy
New president and punctuality comes to Philadelphia City Council
City Council’s first legislative session under President Kenyatta Johnson made timeliness a top priority
Infrastructure
Policy
Infrastructure ‘boot camps’ help cities like Bethlehem win federal grants
The Local Infrastructure Hub has helped participating cities win millions of dollars to address pressing needs in transportation, climate, flood mitigation, rails, broadband and more
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First Read – Jan. 24, 2024
State Attorney General endorsements … Charter school funding in the commonwealth … Trump wins in New Hampshire … and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Republican Party endorses David Sunday for state attorney general
The York County District Attorney will look to be the first GOP AG elected since 2008
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First Read – Jan. 23, 2024
A breakdown of yesterday’s Pennsylvania Press Club Lunch … Fixing basic education funding across the commonwealth … Democrats focus on Roe v. Wade anniversary … and more
Capitol Beat
Policy
5 takeaways from Jordan Harris’ PA Press Club speech
The House Appropriations Committee Chair talked about the state budget, education funding, tax policy and more in Harrisburg.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Mapping the path forward: Legislating the next stage of reproductive rights in Pennsylvania
A proposed amendment to the state Constitution would take several years
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Gun control bills passed through House committee
The bills would still need to pass through a GOP-controlled Senate
Winners & Losers
