Teresa Miller eyes a promotion, Karen Murphy moves to the private sector, Pennsylvanians will be able to fly again, and the DNC Host Committee continues to see fallout from the surplus spending. See who made this week’s Ups & Downs!
5/26 PoliticsPA Playbook
Rendell is asked to testify before the House Appropriations Committee, and gambling expansion faces a divided House. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!
House Appropriations Committee Asks Rendell to Testify
House Appropriations Committee Chair Stan Saylor sent a letter to former Governor and DNC Host Committee Chair Ed Rendell asking for him to testify over the way the Host Committee spent the $4 million surplus.
5/25 PoliticsPA Playbook
Smucker gets a challenger, and should Turzai step down as Speaker if he jumps in the race for Governor. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!
Former Superintendent Looks to Challenge Smucker
Former Warwick superintendent John George is jumping into the Democratic primary field to challenge Congressman Lloyd Smucker next year.
Reader Poll: Should Turzai Step Down as Speaker if He Runs For Governor?
Some have questioned if House Speaker Mike Turzai should step down from his position if he enters the race for Governor, so we want to know what you think.
5/24 PoliticsPA Playbook
Wolf picks a leader for the newly merged Department of Health and Human Services, Haggerty faces legal troubles, DEP Secretary confirmed by the Senate, Leach considers a run against Meehan, and our readers think the budget will be slightly late. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!
Wolf to Nominate Teresa Miller to Head Health and Human Services
Governor Tom Wolf announced today his intention to name current Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller to head the merged Department of Health and Human Services. The move skips the Secretaries of the four departments that would be merged to create the department.
Haggerty Faces PFA From Wife
State Representative Kevin Haggerty is facing a protection from abuse order from his wife after she alleges he attacked her last Thursday.
McDonnell confirmed as DEP Secretary
Patrick McDonnell was confirmed today to permanently take over as the Secretary of Environmental Protection. McDonnell has been serving as Acting Secretary.