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First Read PA – Oct. 20, 2023
Eyes on PA’s Supreme Court race … Job credit results are a ‘mixed bag’ … Fitzpatrick flips on Jim Jordan … and more
Winners & Losers
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First Read PA – Oct. 19, 2023
House moves primary date change bill … Hospital and ambulance subsidies go to Shapiro’s desk … Two more arrested in connection to Philly airport shooting … and more
Education
Policy
Report: Student loan repayments will likely crimp tax revenue
States and cities will likely get less in sales tax revenue. Because borrowers will have less discretionary income, states and cities will likely see less tax revenue, a recent Pew report says.
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First Read PA – Oct. 18, 2023
Counties receive opioid settlement funds … Guard gave warning of Cavalcante’s escape … Post-Gazette workers hit one year on the picket line … and more
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
PA House committee advances bills to repeal closed primary elections
Both bills await further action by House lawmakers.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidates say the darndest things – at a mayoral forum for Philly schoolkids
More than 100 students from Parkside community schools spoke with the mayoral nominees about the future of the city Tuesday
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First Read PA – Oct. 17, 2023
Man arrested in Philly officer shooting … March for Life takes place in Harrisburg … Public pension systems’ shaky past … and more
Criminal Justice
Opinion
Opinion: It’s long past time to fully fund PA’s indigent defense systems
Pennsylvania remains one of two states that fails to provide funding for indigent defense.
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First Read PA – Oct. 16, 2023
Shapiro’s office quietly entered settlement … Biden bets on green energy manufacturing … Hydrogen hub investment gets mixed reactions … and more
News & Politics
Policy
Five For Friday: PA leaders react to Biden’s hydrogen hub announcement
Politicos, policymakers and other parties weigh in on the alternative energy investment
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First Read – Oct. 13, 2023
Counties say it’s too late to move 2024 primary … Biden to announce hydrogen hub funding today … Committee to consider open primary legislation … and more
Winners & Losers
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First Read PA – Oct. 12, 2023
Biden to announce regional hydrogen hub funding … Fetterman appears on Colbert … AG announces data breach settlement … and more
News & Politics
Policy
Inconvenience fee: Rutter’s will pay PA $1 million, bolster security measures after data breach
The chain – a competitor of Wawa and Sheetz – first notified consumers of the data breach in February 2020.
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First Read PA – Oct. 11, 2023
Fitzgerald presents his final budget … Fetterman to visit Iowa … GOP seeks state House rule change … and more
News & Politics
Politics
State Rep. O’Neal proposes rule change to limit late-night committee votes
The House GOP whip is introducing the proposal after a controversial nighttime vote was held in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week.
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia attempts to put accessibility at the forefront of disability data
The city’s disability map can help policymakers deliver more inclusive and accessible services for those living with disabilities
Transportation
Politics
John Fetterman and Susan Wild join Mack Truck workers on picket line in Macungie
The U.S. senator comes to Macungie Tuesday after previously joining UAW workers in Bucks County and Michigan
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