Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has raised over $500,000 since announcing a possible Senate bid, while Rep. Brendan Boyle delivered the Weekly Democratic address. Here is the Playbook.
Fetterman Explores 2022 Senate Run: Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced on Friday morning that he is exploring a run for the U.S. Senate in 2022. On Monday morning, he announced in a video on Twitter that he raised over $500,000 since announcing his interest for the office.
Boyle Delivers Weekly Democratic Address: Rep. Brendan Boyle’s (D-Philadelphia) speech on Friday centered around the riots on the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.
Harrisburg & DC
Spotlight PA: New Pa. GOP leader pushes transparency reforms despite party’s past reluctance, obstruction
AP: Early warning signs emerge for GOP after US Capitol riots
AP: Police move to increase security at Pennsylvania Capitol
AP: Pennsylvania to begin vaccinating cops, teachers ‘soon’
Patriot News: Incoming Office of Open Records director looks forward to advancing its transparency mission
Patriot News: Pa. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. wants ‘accountability’ for members of Congress who opposed election results
Patriot News: State police, city officers and more working together to protect Capitol in Harrisburg
Patriot News: Departing Pa. Treasurer Joe Torsella donates final pay raise to Keystone Scholars
Patriot News: Pa. Capitol Police ‘enhancing visible presence’ at Capitol Complex
Patriot News: Change of leadership coming to Pa.’s Office of Open Records
Patriot News: Which states have the most confirmed coronavirus cases (1/11/2021): Where does Pa. stand?
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Arneson out as Pa. open records chief. Wolf appoints senior DePasquale aide to replace him
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: U.S. House Dems say they have the votes to impeach Trump; What Pa. lawmakers say
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Pa. Capitol Complex security increased following violence in D.C.
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Fiedler to chair new progressive panel as House Democratic makeover continues
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Criticism grows of GOP lawmakers, including Pa.’s Perry, who refused masks while sheltering during Capitol riot
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Levine: 138k doses of COVID-19 vaccine, provider map for health care workers, expected this week
Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Top Pa. House leader is right: elected officials shouldn’t be prioritized for vaccine; if only the messaging had always been this consistent | Tuesday Morning Coffee
Inquirer: Where Pa. and N.J. members of Congress stand on impeaching Trump after the Capitol attack
Inquirer: Supreme Court denies fast-track hearings for remaining GOP challenges to Pa. election results
Inquirer: After Twitter temporarily suspends former Republican Congressman Lou Barletta’s account, he says he’s ‘not buying’ the reason why
Inquirer: Gab, a Pennsylvania-based social network, is the new online hub for the far-right fringe
Inquirer: COVID-19 deaths jump 35% in Pennsylvania; officials work to improve pace of vaccinations; U.S. reports record low flu cases
Inquirer: Where Pa. and N.J. members of Congress stand on Trump | Morning Newsletter
KDKA: Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman Raises $500k In 72 Hours After Announcing Possible US Senate Run
KDKA: COVID-19 In Pennsylvania: Dr. Rachel Levine Believes State’s Vaccine Distribution Is Finally Getting Its Footing
WESA: COVID Relief Brings More Broadband Funding To PA, But It’s ‘Tip Of The Iceberg’ Of What’s Needed
National Journal: Former Rep. Ryan Costello Eyes Senate Bid
KYW Newsradio: Pennsylvania vaccine distribution picks up the pace
The Hill: Pennsylvania’s lt. gov says he raised $500K since floating possible Senate run
WFMZ: Pa.’s lieutenant governor raises $500K in 3 days since announcing possible Senate run
WFMZ: Sen. Casey supports impeachment, as Sen. Toomey says Trump should resign
CNN: Congress briefed on new threats facing lawmakers and Capitol, Lamb says
PLSReporter: Wolf appoints Liz Gerloff Wagenseller as OOR director; Arneson out
PLSReporter: Benninghoff requests state officials be removed from earlier phase of vaccination plan
PLSReporter: Jan. 11 COVID-19 Update: Over 20,000 fully immunized for COVID-19, Levine says
Philadelphia
Inquirer: Philly Republican Al Schmidt won’t run for reelection in 2023 — but he’s not ‘capitulating to the psychological terrorists’
Inquirer: Amid rising gun crime in Philly, DA Larry Krasner blasts low bail
Inquirer: Comcast among U.S. companies taking a tough line on campaign donations after election challenge, Capitol takeover
Inquirer: The Philly detective reassigned for going to Trump’s D.C. rally called Pence a ‘traitor’ after he condemned the violence and an officer’s death
Inquirer: Several Capitol Police officers suspended following riot; reassigned Philly detective called Pence a ‘traitor’; impeachment vote expected Wednesday
Inquirer: House introduces article of impeachment; Philly councilmembers want investigation into city employees at riot; Washington Monument closed due to threats
KYW Newsradio: Philly police investigate detective they say may have been at Jan. 6 Trump rally
KYW Newsradio: Retired professor remembers Biden’s pick for CIA director as La Salle student
KYW Newsradio: Philly Police Department’s second-in-command abruptly retires
Philly Voice: Biden nominates La Salle alum Bill Burns as next CIA director
WHYY Newsworks: Philadelphia’s COVID rental assistance program to roll out differently in 2021
WHYY Newsworks: New funding for Philly program that helps families of murder victims
WHYY Newsworks: Pa. coronavirus update: Vaccination pace slow, improvements promised
Billy Penn: Know a City of Philadelphia employee who took part in the insurrection? Kenney asks for tips
SEPA
Daily Local News: Houlahan holds town hall in support of small businesses, decries breach of U.S. Capitol
Daily Local News: Online town hall on Tuesday looks to build COVID vaccine trust
Daily Local News: West Chester gets new assistant manager
Bucks County Courier Times: Newtown Athletic Club faces backlash over owner’s Trump stance
Montgomery Media: Coronavirus positivity rate increases slightly in Montgomery County
Bucks Local News: Calabro re-elected chairman of the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors
Pittsburgh
KDKA: Court Decision Pushed To Tuesday In Brewster-Ziccarelli Senate Fight
KDKA: House Of Representatives Set To Formally Call On Vice President Mike Pence To Invoke 25th Amendment
KDKA: Local Law Enforcement Prepares For Possible Armed Protest Ahead Of Inauguration Day
KDKA: COVID-19 In Pittsburgh: Allegheny Co. Health Dept. Reports 887 New Cases Over 48 Hours
Tribune Review: Casey wants consequences for Congress members as pressure mounts to oust Trump
Tribune Review: Judge expects decision on Tuesday in Ziccarelli-Brewster race
Tribune Review: Freshman North Hills lawmaker Mercuri vows to continue fight to privatize state liquor stores
Tribune Review: Allegheny County’s covid count up nearly 900 in 2 days
Post-Gazette: Court postpones ruling in Brewster-Ziccarelli election ballots case; decision expected Tuesday
Post-Gazette: Mike Kelly calls Capitol storming ‘deplorable’ while doubling down on objections to election
Post-Gazette: COVID-19 Update: Levine says vaccines may ‘soon’ move to Phase 1B
SWPA
Observer-Reporter: Lamb, Reschenthaler split on impeachment
Observer-Reporter: Eyewitness to history: W&J grad, photojournalist at the Capitol last Wednesday
Observer-Reporter: Clingerman announces candidacy for magisterial judge
Observer-Reporter: Peters Township veteran to run for Washington County sheriff
KDKA: Westmoreland County Overdose Deaths Were Decreasing Until Pandemic Hit, Coroner Says
Altoona Mirror: Council defends decision on funds
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat: Pa. senators: Trump should be out of office
NEPA
The Times Leader: Daniels announces run for Congress in 8th District
The Times Leader: Barletta’s Twitter account restored
The Times Leader: Kaufer: High-risk people deserve priority under vaccine distribution plan
The Times Leader: USA Pork Packers receives $1M grant for expansion
The Times Leader: 180 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in county; death count reaches 500
Citizens Voice: Wilkes-Barre mayor reflects on first year in office, future of the city
Citizens Voice: Cartwright, Casey back second impeachment; Meuser, Keller warn of division
Citizens Voice: Former candidate Bartoli announces run for county council
Citizens Voice: County council to discuss proposed charter amendments this week
Citizens Voice: Barletta says he’s ‘not buying’ that Twitter account shutdown was a mistake
Citizens Voice: Council set to discuss first step toward potential LCTA/COLTS merger
Citizens Voice: COVID-19 death toll hits 500 in Luzerne County
Times-Tribune: Cartwright, Casey back second impeachment; Meuser, Keller warn of division
South Central
York Dispatch: Perry to protesters calling for his resignation: ‘No’
York Dispatch: VIDEO: Rally pushes removal of Trump, Perry
York Dispatch: PHOTOS: Protesters call for ouster of Trump, Perry
York Daily Record: Perry issues one-word statement on resignation calls
York Daily Record: Photos: Impeachment demonstration at Continental Square
Patriot News: Protesters call on Rep. Scott Perry to resign
Patriot News: State police, city officers and more working together to protect Capitol in Harrisburg
Patriot News: Pa. Capitol Police ‘enhancing visible presence’ at Capitol Complex
Patriot News: Petition calls for firing Central Pa. teacher shown in video rallying in support of President Trump
Patriot News: Doctor warns House members, including Rep. Scott Perry, could have been exposed to COVID-19 amid riot
Patriot News: President-elect Biden’s pick for CIA director has Carlisle roots
LNP | LancasterOnline: Smucker silent on whether Trump should face consequences for inciting Capitol mob
LNP | LancasterOnline: 279 more COVID-19 cases in Lancaster County reported in 24 hours [Monday’s COVID-19 updates]
LNP | LancasterOnline: January sees new rise in coronavirus cases in Lancaster County and across Pennsylvania
Carlisle Sentinel: Carlisle Deputy Mayor Sean Shultz announces mayoral run
Carlisle Sentinel: Landis announces plans to seek second term on Carlisle Borough Council
Carlisle Sentinel: DOH: 300 new cases, 4 new deaths reported in Cumberland County Sunday and Monday
Lehigh Valley
Express Times: Trump’s pending 2nd impeachment: Where Lehigh Valley Congressional lawmakers stand
Express Times: Easton mayor threatens to dismantle homeless encampment if it’s not cleaned up
Express Times: Pa. coronavirus update: Almost 13K cases and 186 deaths reported over weekend as fatalities hit record pace; Lehigh Valley at 43K cases, 1,037 dead | Pa. COVID county case map (01/11/21)
WFMZ: Local lawmaker, professor discuss House’s plan to move forward with impeachment
WFMZ: Allentown man announces run for city council
WFMZ: Guzman assigned to 4 House committees in first term
Reading Eagle: Reading City Council votes again to end the Downtown Improvement District
Reading Eagle: All 67 Pennsylvania counties still have substantial risk of community spread of COVID
North by Northwest
Erie Times-News: Supreme Court rejects fast track for Kelly voting case
Erie Times-News: Nearly 5K vaccinations, but will Erie see COVID spike?
KDKA: Pa. Congressman Mike Kelly Says 25th Amendment Should Not Be Invoked
Centre Daily Times: Why State College’s council president called for the resignations of U.S. Reps. Keller, Thompson
Centre Daily Times: State College council member Barlow calls out local Republican leaders
Centre Daily Times: Centre County commissioner calls on state GOP leaders to take responsibility for violence
Centre Daily Times: Centre County residents circulate petitions in the aftermath of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol
Centre Daily Times: Jan. 11 update: Centre County adds 133 weekend COVID-19 cases; Pa. positivity rate falls
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Allison, Miele stay as president, VP
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Public servant was ‘a great ambassador,’ contributed to city, county in many ways
Williamsport Sun-Gazette: Lycoming County 51 new COVID-19 cases. Northumberland County sees 36 new cases, Clinton 19, Tioga 9.
Opinion
Ed Rendell: Four things Democrats should do in Biden’s first 100 days
York Dispatch Editorial Board: A petty two-fer for GOP senators
York Dispatch Editorial Board: It’s obvious a different security approach will be needed on Inauguration Day
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: An innovative coal project
Post-Gazette Editorial Board: More credibility needed in the airline industry
Inquirer Staff: Should Trump be removed from office? | Pro/Con
Bruce Ledewitz: Pa. Senate Republicans need to seat Sen. Jim Brewster
Karen L. Dalton: Scott Perry tried to take away the votes of thousands of Pa. residents. They deserve an explanation
Charlie Gerow: It wasn’t a good week for the Republic
Tony Norman: GOP: ‘Don’t blame us; we’re just standing here’
Kathleen Hall Jamieson: Our democracy remains intact, thanks to our courts, free press, and right to assembly
Taryn Morrissey: The pandemic is brewing a crisis for public school enrollment
Jenice Armstrong: Female armed robbery victim: If it happened to me, it can happen to you. Keep your guard up, ladies.
Brian Hamilton: More PPP loans won’t save small businesses
Joseph N. DiStefano: The U.S. survived Jackson, and will probably survive Trump, too
5 Responses
The Amish have a useful tactic appropriate to Reps. Thompson and Keller for their attempt to throw out the votes of all of us in Pennsylvania — except for their own re-election, of course. That tactic is shunning. We should just act as though they are not polluting the air around us by their execrable presence.
I’d prefer DePasquale, who just lost a close election to despicable Scott Perry for Congress in a red district.
I prefer Scott Wagner. He is a man who is of the upmost integrity. He can put up with a lot of “GARBAGE”.
There is not a Democratic candidate for Senate that would not dream of Scott Wagner as an opponent. The worst candidate in the history of the Commonwealth for Governor.
George Scott would have beat Scott Perry!