Month: December 2018

December 7th Ups & Downs

A Democratic state Representative from Philadelphia has been convicted on bribery charges, but has yet to resign, while a Republican state Representative from Lancaster County has been ordered to pay $14,000 for ethics violations. The Republican Congressional Representative from York County is reportedly pushing to lead the House Freedom Caucus and two Philadelphia Democrats are seeking a position on the House Ways and Means Committee. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

December 7, 2018 7 Comments

December 7th Playbook

Details of Gov. Tom Wolf’s inauguration have been released, while a number of Dems are mulling a run for SD-37. Here is the Playbook.

December 7, 2018 2 Comments

December 6th Playbook

State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown has yet to resign after being convicted on bribery charges. Here is the Playbook.

December 6, 2018 7 Comments

Former Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski Arrives at Federal Prison in Connecticut

He is expected to serve out the rest of his sentence at this prison until his release date in Nov. 2031.

December 5, 2018 7 Comments

State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown Convicted on Bribery Charges, Has Not Resigned

The Philadelphia Democrat has not resigned as of yesterday.

December 5, 2018 4 Comments

December 5th Playbook

Scott Perry may be making a push to lead the House Freedom Caucus, while state Rep. David Zimmerman is ordered to pay $14,000 for ethics violations. Here is the Playbook.

December 5, 2018 1 Comment

State Rep. David Zimmerman Ordered to Pay $14,000 by Pennsylvania State Ethics Commission

The Lancaster County Republican used his previous position as township supervisor to further a land deal that he and his brother had financial interests in.

December 4, 2018 7 Comments