Criminal Justice
Opinion
Opinion: It’s long past time to fully fund PA’s indigent defense systems
Pennsylvania remains one of two states that fails to provide funding for indigent defense.
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First Read PA – Oct. 16, 2023
Shapiro’s office quietly entered settlement … Biden bets on green energy manufacturing … Hydrogen hub investment gets mixed reactions … and more
News & Politics
Policy
Five For Friday: PA leaders react to Biden’s hydrogen hub announcement
Politicos, policymakers and other parties weigh in on the alternative energy investment
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First Read – Oct. 13, 2023
Counties say it’s too late to move 2024 primary … Biden to announce hydrogen hub funding today … Committee to consider open primary legislation … and more
Winners & Losers
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First Read PA – Oct. 12, 2023
Biden to announce regional hydrogen hub funding … Fetterman appears on Colbert … AG announces data breach settlement … and more
News & Politics
Policy
Inconvenience fee: Rutter’s will pay PA $1 million, bolster security measures after data breach
The chain – a competitor of Wawa and Sheetz – first notified consumers of the data breach in February 2020.
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First Read PA – Oct. 11, 2023
Fitzgerald presents his final budget … Fetterman to visit Iowa … GOP seeks state House rule change … and more
News & Politics
Politics
State Rep. O’Neal proposes rule change to limit late-night committee votes
The House GOP whip is introducing the proposal after a controversial nighttime vote was held in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives last week.
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia attempts to put accessibility at the forefront of disability data
The city’s disability map can help policymakers deliver more inclusive and accessible services for those living with disabilities
Transportation
Politics
John Fetterman and Susan Wild join Mack Truck workers on picket line in Macungie
The U.S. senator comes to Macungie Tuesday after previously joining UAW workers in Bucks County and Michigan
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First Read PA – Oct. 10, 2023
Pennsylvanians gather in support for Israel… Working Families Party holds convention in Philadelphia … Shapiro crosses partisan divide on school choice … and more
Politics
Working Families Party kicks off first-ever national convention in Philadelphia
The progressive labor-focused party welcomed lawmakers from around the region, labor leaders and more at the Downtown Sonesta Friday night
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: 2024 U.S. Senate race fast facts
What to know about the early stages of Pennsylvania’s 2024 U.S. Senate race.
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First Read PA – Oct. 6, 2023
House moves ahead with April 2 primary … Budget pieces go to the Senate … Shapiro defends handling of aide’s sexual harassment complaint … and more
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
House lawmakers approve bill moving PA’s 2024 primary to April 2
Lawmakers considered two bills to move the primary, but only one passed.
Winners & Losers
Economic Development
Policy
Do opportunity zones work? Erie is beginning to find out
The jury is still out, but recent research has provided new insights into the tax incentive meant to lure investment to distressed areas
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Working Families Party endorses McCaffery in Supreme Court race
The endorsement comes amid an influx of contributions to the race from groups across the political spectrum who see the state’s highest court as a significant battleground
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