First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Sept. 18, 2023
Special election on Tuesday … Nine escape from juvenile detention following riot … SEPTA’s contract negotiations … and more.
Capitol Beat
Policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro wants you to text him
Pennsylvania’s chief executive has joined Community to send and receive text messages directly from constituents
First Read
First Read
First Read PA – Sept. 15, 2023
McCormick expected to announce Senate bid … Philadelphia City Council approves ban on safe-injection sites … Rockey announces jobs plan … and more
Winners & Losers
Philadelphia
Policy
Proposed supervised-injection legislation roils Philadelphia City Council
The bill would ban supervised injection sites from every district except one covering West and Southwest Philadelphia.
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First Read
First Read PA – Sept. 14, 2023
Cavalcante captured … Man sentenced for stealing Scanlon’s car … Joyce comments on Biden impeachment probe … and more.
Education
Policy
Lawmakers hear from parents, school leaders on school choice policies
The hearing comes as another legislative body plans to hold a statewide tour on education funding.
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Five for Friday: Summer Storylines
Revisiting the most significant storylines from the summer season
Winners & Losers
Capitol Beat
Policy
PA lawmakers begin discussions on data privacy legislation
House Bill 1201 would establish consumer rights related to the use of their digital data.
Business
Personality
Grub Hubs: Where PA politicos drink and dine
Wanna hang out with legislators after they gavel out? Check out these favorite watering holes.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Let’s talk about IT: A Q&A with Pennsylvania’s new CIO, Amaya Capellán
The former Comcast executive talks about the state’s biggest digital challenges – and opportunities.
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns
Outlaw’s departure comes just months before the city elects a new mayor
Campaigns & Elections
Opinion
Opinion: PA’s 2023 election provides a chance to protect abortion for years to come
Planned Parenthood PA PAC Executive Director Signe Espinoza writes that 2023 is not an off-year election.
Gun Control
Policy
Mary Gay Scanlon joins Philly advocates in calling for assault weapons ban
The Democratic congresswoman met with gun control and public school advocates in Philadelphia Thursday
Winners & Losers
Campaigns & Elections
Policy
Lawmakers take step to give Pa. voters a bigger voice in presidential primaries
“As the fifth-largest state in the country, we should have a stronger role in this election,” state Sen. David Argall said.
Energy
Policy
With billions in clean energy grants on the way, states get a leg up on applications
To help school districts come up with the rest of the money they’ll need to take advantage of the federal funds, state Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler is proposing setting aside enough state money to pay half of the cost of solar panels
News & Politics
Policy