First Read
First Read
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
First Read
First Read
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
First Read
First Read
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
Josh Shapiro
Policy
Pennsylvania among the states vying for leadership role on AI
The commonwealth is taking significant steps toward investment in artificial intelligence
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Jan. 18, 2024
More primary challengers join U.S. Senate and Congressional races … Another special election for control of the state house … Temple faces federal probe over antisemitism … and more
Capitol Beat
Politics
A quick guide to PA’s House District 140 special election
Voters in Bucks County will head to the polls in February to elect a new state representative in an election that will determine control of the state House.
First Read
First Read
First Read – Jan. 17, 2024
A divided legislature continues at the state house … Multiple candidates seek the 10th congressional district seat … Bicameral, bipartisan tax proposals from Congress … and more
News & Politics
Politics
Eight Democrats looking to unseat Perry meet in first candidates’ forum
The candidates mostly agreed on voting, abortion rights and health care.
First Read
First Read
First Read – Jan. 16, 2024
Funding increase to emergency services still isn’t enough … Biden’s third visit to the Commonwealth in a month … Trump wins Iowa, Desantis second place … and more
Philadelphia
Opinion
Federal funds are needed for Philly to become our nation’s biggest green city
Urban forestry initiatives have begun benefitting underserved communities
First Read
First Read
First Read – Jan. 12, 2024
Philadelphia DA Krasner files suit … Basic Education Funding Commission releases report … New year, new Fetterman? Depends on who you ask … and more
Capitol Beat
Policy