Business
Policy
PA officials react to feds easing capital requirement for broadband funding
The rule, which required internet companies to put down millions of dollars upfront, would have excluded all but the biggest providers
General Assembly
Policy
PA House passes $5M expansion of nonprofit security grant program
The program was created in 2019 following the Pittsburgh Tree of Life synagogue shooting.
Winners & Losers
First Read
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First Read PA – Nov. 2, 2023
RGGI entry struck down in court … AG Henry charges company in 2018 explosion … Shapiro offers ‘money-back guarantee’ for most permits … and more
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First Read PA – Nov. 1, 2023
University subsidies sent to the Senate … GOP embraces mail-in ballots … Bill to repeal death penalty advances in the House … and more
General Assembly
Policy
Death penalty repeal bill advances in PA House
A state House committee approved the bill with bipartisan support on Tuesday.
Satire/Odd News
Personality
5 of PA politicos’ worst nightmares
Horror films that could flip the script in Harrisburg this Halloween
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
The 2023 City & State Election Preview Part II: Of Courts!
Everything you always wanted to know about the judicial races – and more
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First Read PA – Oct. 31, 2023
Eyes and dollars on Supreme Court race … Outdated election laws remain on the books … State university transparency measure passes … and more
General Assembly
Policy
House Judiciary Committee to vote on McClinton pardons amendment on Nov. 14
The committee heard testimony on whether to amend the pardons process outlined in the state constitution.
Technology
Policy
Roboregulation: 5 ways lawmakers are working to regulate AI
… and 5 options they should consider
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First Read PA - Oct. 30, 2023
Summer Lee faces primary challenger pressure … Washington County coroner seeks charges against officer … Officials hope for smooth sailing on Election Day … and more
Technology
Personality
A Q&A with PA Secretary of State Al Schmidt
The commonwealth’s chief elections officer discusses AI and its impact on election operations, among other concerns.
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First Read PA – Oct. 27, 2023
Rich Negrin resigns from Shapiro administration … Philadelphia mayoral candidates meet for live debate … Lee votes against Israel resolution … and more
Events
Personality
City & State honors PA’s rising stars at Forty Under 40 event
More than 145 people attended Tuesday night’s event.
Winners & Losers
Philadelphia Mayor's Race 2023
Politics
Cherelle Parker and David Oh face off in one-and-only Philly mayoral debate
Thursday morning’s debate offered candidates a rare chance to take jabs and spar over policy proposals
First Read
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First Read PA – Oct. 26, 2023
University leaders pressure lawmakers over state funding … Kenney attends White House dinner … Spicher confirmed as banking and securities secretary … and more
Capitol Beat
Politics
A stocked cabinet: Keeping track of who’s joining the Shapiro administration cabinet
Stay up to date on who’s making it through the Pennsylvania Senate confirmation process and losing their “acting” titles.
Economic Development
Opinion