Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Politics
Democratic state Rep. John Galloway resigns, bringing House back to 101-101 split
A special election has been scheduled to fill the 140th House District seat in February 2024.
First Read
First Read
First Read – Dec. 13, 2023
Shapiro returns to national spotlight … Daniels deploys AI campaign calls … Penn names new interim president … and more
Capitol Beat
Politics
PA officials take stand against antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas war protests
Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke in Philly over the weekend, while GOP lawmakers are introducing bills to combat antisemitism.
Education
Politics
Penn Board Chair Scott Bok steps down following Liz Magill’s resignation
After months of increasing scrutiny and controversy over her response to antisemitism at the Ivy League institution, Magill’s tenure came to an end via university-wide email on Saturday.
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Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with Rue Landau
City & State speaks with the first openly LGBTQ+ candidate in Philadelphia to be elected to city council
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle
The United States representative says the city of Philadelphia is at a crossroads.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with PA House Speaker Joanna McClinton
McClinton talks her first year in office, opportunities and challenges in Philadelphia and her goals for 2024.
Philadelphia
Politics
Changing of the guard in Philadelphia
Just weeks before historic changes sweep through the ranks of Philadelphia City Hall, top priorities are becoming clearer.
Opinion
Liz Magill resigned; now comes the hard part for higher education
The now-former Penn president's exit does nothing to provide clarity on what comes next in the battle against antisemitism and for free speech.
Policy
Policy
Two recent cyberattacks on water systems highlight vulnerability of critical infrastructure
Pro-Iran hackers allegedly hit a system near Pittsburgh, causing it to replace its Israeli-made equipment as a precaution
Politics
Politics
GOP Senate candidate McCormick unveils China policy during Philadelphia speech
McCormick said Democrats ‘have gotten China wrong for more than two decades’
First Read
First Read
First Read – Dec. 8, 2023
Leaky Capitol roof could further delay state budget … McCormick gives speech in Philadelphia … Penn president faces pressure over congressional testimony … and more
Winners & Losers
Business
Policy
Pennsylvania stands alone on clarifying BEAD plan
States will have to adhere to existing law to meet the $42.5 billion broadband program requirements
Philadelphia
Politics
Penn President Liz Magill facing growing calls to resign
Magill’s testimony in front of Congress – and her response to antisemitic rhetoric – sparked outcry from local and national leaders
First Read
First Read
First Read – Dec. 7, 2023
Shapiro shows support for Philadelphia falafel shop … Allentown City Council approves no confidence measure against mayor … Penn president faces criticism after congressional hearing … and more
Ethics
Politics
Pa. Supreme Court will consider whether officials’ Facebook posts are public records
A Crawford County lawyer sought school board members’ posts about an LGBTQ+ book display
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