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

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

Personality

Novembers to Remember

Unforgettable moments from Keystone State Election Days past

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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.

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

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

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

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

Q&A with Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin

The longest-serving district attorney in the history of the county discusses the development of cannabis laws and local enforcement