News & Politics
Politics
Northampton County officials remain confident despite voting machine glitches
Officials said the clerical error on voter summary cards won’t impact the final results.
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
‘This is not a celebration’: Cherelle Parker casts her vote in Philadelphia
The Democratic nominee for mayor is expected to become the first female mayor and 100th mayor in the city’s history
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First Read PA – Nov. 7, 2023
Election Day is here … Chair of Erie Democratic Party resigns … Supreme Court spending surpasses $16.5M … and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
4 things to watch for on Election Day 2023
City & State outlines the narratives and names to keep an eye on going into Tuesday’s general election
Infrastructure
Opinion
Opinion: The pressure is on to improve Pennsylvania’s water infrastructure
The consequences of poor, aging infrastructure are all too real – and costly.
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First Read PA – Nov. 6, 2023
Candidates make final pitches to voters … Fetterman speaks in Iowa … Philadelphia FOP elects new president … and more
Capitol Beat
Policy
Five for Friday: Breaking down the RGGI rulings and what they mean
How this week’s rulings against the greenhouse gas initiative will impact the commonwealth.
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First Read PA – Nov. 3, 2023
Senate stands between state-related universities and funding … State partners with natural gas producer … Biden and Harris endorse Parker for Philly mayor … and more
Business
Policy
PA officials react to feds easing capital requirement for broadband funding
The rule, which required internet companies to put down millions of dollars upfront, would have excluded all but the biggest providers
General Assembly
Policy
PA House passes $5M expansion of nonprofit security grant program
The program was created in 2019 following the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooting.
Winners & Losers
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First Read PA – Nov. 2, 2023
RGGI entry struck down in court … AG Henry charges company in 2018 explosion … Shapiro offers ‘money-back guarantee’ for most permits … and more
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First Read PA – Nov. 1, 2023
University subsidies sent to the Senate … GOP embraces mail-in ballots … Bill to repeal death penalty advances in the House … and more
General Assembly
Policy
Death penalty repeal bill advances in PA House
A state House committee approved the bill with bipartisan support on Tuesday.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
5 of PA politicos’ worst nightmares
Horror films that could flip the script in Harrisburg this Halloween
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The 2023 City & State Election Preview Part II: Of Courts!
Everything you always wanted to know about the judicial races – and more
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First Read PA – Oct. 31, 2023
Eyes and dollars on Supreme Court race … Outdated election laws remain on the books … State university transparency measure passes … and more
General Assembly
Policy
House Judiciary Committee to vote on McClinton pardons amendment on Nov. 14
The committee heard testimony on whether to amend the pardons process outlined in the state constitution.
Technology
Policy
Roboregulation: 5 ways lawmakers are working to regulate AI
… and 5 options they should consider
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