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
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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
Satire/Odd News
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First Read - Dec. 6, 2023
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson announced prostate cancer diagnosis … Parker unveils new roundtable with Philadelphia leaders … Davis elected vice chair of the DLGA … and more
Capitol Beat
Politics
Austin Davis elected vice chair of Democratic Lieutenant Governors Association
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan was elected as chair of the organization.
Winners & Losers
Interviews & Profiles
Politics
‘Civil discourse is expected’: Elizabeth Preate Havey discusses the Pennsylvania Society’s 125th anniversary
The organization’s president discusses how its annual New York dinner is needed now more than ever as a forum for debate.
Politics
Opinion
Opinion: The Pennsylvania Society is needed – now, more than ever
Two former governors weigh in on the essential role the annual weekend plays in the state’s political ecosystem.
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First Read – Nov. 30, 2023
Legislature has paid out $$$ to settle sex harassment, other claims … New mail-in ballot directive … The legislation bog keeps growing … and more
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First Read PA – Nov. 29, 2023
Krasner impeachment battle reaches state Supreme Court … $1.6B in opioid suit funds at risk in PA … Record-low unemployment … and more
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First Read PA – Nov. 28, 2023
How Johnson won the race to lead Philly City Council … State budget impasse hurting schools, libraries, more … Aliquippa utility hacked by Iranian cyber group … and more
Power List
Power Lists
The 2023 Fifty Over 50
Meet some of the commonwealth’s most influential difference-makers to surpass the half-century mark.
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First Read PA – Nov. 27, 2023
PA-10 battle heats up … Automatic pay raises for legislators next year … Two new AG candidates … and more
Interviews & Profiles
Policy
Q&A with state Rep. Chris Rabb
The Philadelphia progressive discusses medical cannabis, legalization and money in politics.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with Dan Laughlin
The Republican state senator outlines why he supports expanding the scope of the adult-use cannabis market.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with John Fetterman
The first-term U.S. Senator discusses cannabis law and what’s holding up federal legalization
Interviews & Profiles
Personality