Democratic Congressional candidate John Morganelli launched a new television ad ahead of the 7th Congressional district primary May 15th.
Order for Scranati to Pay $29K in Legal Fees Stayed
An order for state Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to personally pay $29,000 in legal fees following the legal challenge to the state’s Congressional maps was stayed by a federal Judge.
Majority of Pennsylvanians Support Independent Commission for District Lines: Poll
In a new poll sponsored by the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center with Common Cause PA, Why Courts Matter – PA, and the League of Women Voters of PA says that a majority of voters support an independent commission drawing district lines and a majority agree with the state Supreme Court’s ruling on the old Congressional maps.
4/30 PoliticsPA Playbook
Meehan resigns from Congress and pays back the money for his sexual harassment settlement, new voting machines are put on display, and the Ups & Downs from the week. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!
Meehan Resigns From Congress, Will Pay Back $39k to Treasury
Congressman Pat Meehan announced he is resigning his seat in Congress and will pay back the $39,000 the Treasury paid to settle a sexual harassment claim against him.
New Voting Machines Put on Display for Counties & Voters
State and county elections officials got the chance to look at the next generation of voting systems as the Department of State ordered all voting machines to have paper back ups following 2020.
4/27 Ups & Downs
Emily’s List invests in Wild ahead of the primary, federal resources come in to fight the opioid epidemic, the state GOP staffing and fundraising issues become public, and Pennsylvania’s vote security is questioned. See who made this week’s Ups & Downs!
4/27 PoliticsPA Playbook
Emily’s List invests in a direct mail and TV push for Democratic Congressional candidate Susan Wild, 10th Congressional candidate George Scott burns an assault rifle in his first ad, and the three GOP Gubernatorial candidates debate. Good morning politicos, here’s the Playbook!
Emily’s List Launches Direct Mail and TV Program to Support Wild in PA-7
Emily’s List announced its “Women Vote!” program is getting involved in the 7th Congressional district to introduce Susan Wild to voters and targeting primary opponent John Morganelli on key issues.
Congressional Candidate Burns Assault Rifle in New PA-10 Ad
Democratic Congressional candidate George Scott launched a new ad that features him dismantling and then burning an assault rifle.