Allegheny County’s Nancy Mills was chosen Saturday to lead the Pa. Dems for the next four years, after some brief speculation that there might not even be a vote. We’ve got a recap of last weekend’s GOP meeting, and, ICYMI, Friday’s Ups & Downs.
Good morning, politicos, here’s the Playbook.
The Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee on Saturday elected Nancy Mills of Allegheny County to a four-year term as chairwoman.
DSC Roundup: The Campaign for Chair
Democratic State Committee officials have the chance to install a new leader for a four-year term today. The election would end months of uncertainty and provide stability in a crucial election year after the last several chairs have seen their terms end in controversy.
PA GOP: Summit sets up Party for Successful Election Season
Republican Party officials declared last weekend’s summer committee meeting a success. The meeting was held from June 8 to 9 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Somerset County and featured the largest cohort of new members the party had ever seen, officials said.
Updated: DCCC Inducts Two in “Red to Blue”
It’s a sign that Democrats view congressional districts PA-1 and PA-7 among the top races across the country. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee announced the addition of candidates Susan Wild and Scott Wallace to the committee’s “Red to Blue” Program.
It’s been an interesting week, politicos. The Democrats busted out a new ad that’s not too shabby, and Senate Republicans scored a major victory. See who won, who lost and who had a week that was so-so.
Statewide
CNN: Analysis: Democrats should feel good about their Senate chances in Pennsylvania
Capitolwire: Sen. David G. Argall: Bipartisan workshop on historic preservation tax credits to feature over a dozen stakeholders, lawmakers.
Capitolwire: Pennsylvania Newsmakers: Healthcare budget, and alternative ratemaking.
StateImpact PA: Solar installers in Pennsylvania weather tariff upheaval
State House Sound Bites: Gov. calls for looser professional licensing laws
Philadelphia
Philly Mag: The Justice System Is Screwing Meek Mill. Is It Also Screwing the Cop Who Arrested Him?
Inquirer: Pa. report to document child sexual abuse, cover-ups in six Catholic dioceses
Inquirer: Primary results show the GOP is all in on Trump
Inquirer: Mayor Kenney thrilled as Philly shines in North America’s 2026 World Cup bid triumph
Inquirer: Can Harrisburg insiders really find better ways to invest Pa. pension billions?
Inquirer: The Democratic establishment is standing behind Daylin Leach after #MeToo allegations
WHYY: Faith leaders oppose Trump’s immigration policy of separating children from parents
WHYY: The only guy who can get a tie on Fetterman
WHYY: AG Sessions Bashes Philadelphia, Defends New Border Policies In Scranton Visit
SEPA
Bucks County Courier Times: Local reformers angered by changes to redistricting bill
Bucks County Courier Times: Local reformers angered by changes to redistricting bill
Daily Local: 1 year later, Costello joins mates in Congressional baseball
Daily Local: PUC upholds shutdown of Mariner East 2 work; allows Mariner East 1 to go back online
Pittsburgh
Politico: ‘He’s just become too angry’: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette publisher defends firing cartoonist
Tribune Review: Dairy downturn slams W.Pa. farmers
Post-Gazette: Gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner stumps in Robinson
Post-Gazette: Child migrants separated from families being housed at Holy Family Institute in Emsworth
KDKA: GOP Senate Candidate Defends Separating Children From Parents Who Enter U.S. Illegally
KDKA: GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Scott Wagner Wants To Be Pa.’s ‘Blue Collar Governor’
WESA: Where Does PA Stand In The Wake Of SCOTUS’ Voter Registration Ruling?
WESA: Pennsylvania’s Democratic Party Sees New Enthusiasm At The Ground Level
Southwest
Altoona Mirror: Blair GOP to vote on by-law change
Tribune-Democrat: Barletta talks opioids, school safety during Johnstown stop
Beaver County Times: Four tracts in Beaver County approved as Qualified Opportunity Zones
Observer-Reporter: Monessen mayor remains missing in action at council meetings
Observer-Reporter: Monessen settles federal sexual harassment lawsuit
NEPA
Sunbury Daily Item: PA House OKs bill to create state registry for short-term housing rental firms like Airbnb
Citizens Voice: Dallas School District rejects latest teachers’ offer; possible strike looms
Daily Item: Partnership hopes to get growing license for medical marijuana
Times Leader: Toohil cosponors bill to help mothers with postpartum depression
Times Leader: Code requires Pa. buildings withstand 90 mph winds
Times Leader: Casey, Toomey accepting applications for judicial vacancies
Times Leader: AG initiates review to bring transparency to Rx pricing
South Central
Patriot News: Pa. state budget review – World Cup edition: Are these negotiations a “friendly?” We’ll soon find out.
Patriot News: Momentum growing for killing the Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement before it takes effect
York Daily Record: ‘Tell everybody to say their prayers’: Grieving dad is close to seeing wish become law
Chambersburg Public Opinion: Pa. Senate moves to protect district judges seeking reelection
LNP: In Lancaster County, gap between wages and rent has doubled since 2009
LNP: Local clergy to join rally to draw attention to inequitable education funding
WITF: Capitol Hill hearing on CWD
Lehigh Valley
Morning Call: In case like Meek Mill’s, probation violations cost Forks woman another jail stay
Morning Call: Pennsylvania gerrymandering fighters ambushed
Morning Call: Wake-up Call: Barber licenses, political tales and tax breaks
Morning Call: Parts of Lehigh Valley cities qualify for new federal tax breaks
Express-Times: Easton officials want to douse fireworks in city limits
Reading Eagle: Berks County commissioners consider hiring firm to review criminal justice system
North by Northwest
Centre Daily Times: What development is happening out near the airport?
Erie Times-News: Urban experts discuss how Erie can tackle social economic challenges
Erie Times-News: Culture change underway at Erie City Hall
WPSU: Penn State Study Tells An Economic Story Of “Two Pennsylvanias”
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: ‘Nowhere to go but up’: Millennials optimistic though they struggle with money
Opinion
NY Times: I Was Fired for Making Fun of Trump
Patriot News: Pa. lawmakers should reject this exploitative payday lending bill
Post-Gazette: Show us the bid: No reason remains to keep Amazon offer hidden
Inquirer: How can gerrymandering get worse? Lawmakers find a way.
Bucks County Courier Times: Harrisburg is where reform goes to die
Altoona Mirror: Newspapers remain most credible source
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: There’s a reason lawmakers are wary of presidential power
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The only reason there was movement with redistricting is that the Republican’s know they are in bad shape with Scott Wagner’s tanking gubernatorial candidacy. They also know the Supreme Court is not going to go along with nonsense in the next redistricting process so, in a realistic assessment, the Republicans went with redistricting legislation to make the best of the situation. Smart move! Anyone with a modest amount of intelligence can see Wagner is in trouble–19 points behind Wolf and even lagging behind Barletta’s numbers. All the signs are in place for a rough ride for the Wagner campaign–it is very hard to be 19 points behind in a Pa gov race and not a good spot to be in for Wagner.