Environment
Opinion
Opinion: To save our climate, the fight tor RGGI must continue
Gov. Josh Shapiro must pull out all the stops to preserve this essential tool to fight global warming.
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First Read PA – Nov. 21, 2023
Lafayette College to host 2024 presidential debate … Pittsburgh could connect homeless encampments with services … Lawmakers get a raise … and more
Capitol Beat
Politics
Shapiro’s first press club luncheon address: working with a divided legislature, RGGI, school funding and more
The governor said his ‘get stuff done’ attitude helped his administration hit the ground running
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First Read PA – Nov. 20, 2023
The latest in John Dougherty’s embezzlement trial … Oh keeps door open for another run for public office … Major discusses new bill package … and more
News & Politics
Politics
Penn, Lafayette among schools under federal hate probe
The U.S. Department of Education has launched investigations into seven schools over alleged incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia
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First Read PA – Nov. 17, 2023
Kat Copeland expected to join AG race … Public records law expanded to state-relateds … Saucon School District to pay $200,000 for denying After School Satan Club … and more
Winners & Losers
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Pennsylvania’s election audit starts with a roll of the dice
Department of State officials rolled ten-sided dice to generate a seed number needed for a post-election audit.
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First Read PA – Nov. 16, 2023
Senate approves funding for state-related universities … Abortion drove spending in judicial races … House passes shield law to protect out-of-staters seeking abortions … and more
General Assembly
Policy
PA Senate approves university funding, omnibus school code bill
Lawmakers also passed a bill that would require state-related universities to release more information about their finances and operations.
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First Read PA – Nov. 15, 2023
Female senators join forces on bills to combat sexual harassment … Court rules on township’s ‘thin blue line’ flag prohibition … Dougherty case brings in family members … and more
General Assembly
Policy
Female senators join forces on bills to combat sexual harassment
A bipartisan group of senators is seeking to change how sexual harassment cases are handled in Harrisburg.
Energy
Policy
House panel considers how hydrogen hubs can help meet climate goals
‘Without strong standards, Pennsylvania’s hydrogen hubs will increase carbon emissions and air pollution,’ Rachel Fakhry of the National Resource Defense Council said
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First Read PA - Nov. 14, 2023
Gainey unveils 2024 budget in Pittsburgh … House moves on stricter gun laws amid calls for Senate action … Delco Democrats must appoint a Republican to help them run 2024 election … and more
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First Read PA – Nov. 13, 2023
Harrisburg lawmakers return to budget items … PA leads in Lyme disease cases … Building trades maintain power in Philly … and more
Winners & Losers
News & Politics
Politics
Sharif Street reflects on Democrats’ general election wins
The chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party believes voters had a heightened awareness of the role of state courts.
News & Politics
Politics
GOP regroups: Local conservatives say Republican campaigns must change heading into 2024
Undecided voters say Republicans need to focus messaging on the economy
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First Read PA – Nov. 9, 2023
Innamorato announces transition team … Another tie in the state House … Blair County judge loses retention election… and more
News & Politics
Politics