Written by PoliticsPA Staff

Former Congressman Lou Barletta rules out a run for the 8th Congressional District in 2020 and starts a consulting firm, while the PAGOP announces two new hires. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The PAGOP brings in Calvin Tucker to serve in the newly created position of “Director of Engagement and Advancement” and Vonne Andring as Senior Advisor.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The former GOP Congressman said he is thankful for the time he served in Congress, but decided to focus on his new consulting firm rather than run against Rep. Matt Cartwright in the 8th Congressional District.

Written by Guest Column, Madeleine Dean

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean points to the large percentage of people who support universal background checks as proof that Congress must sign gun reform legislation. She also believes that gun violence is an epidemic in the United States.

Written by PoliticsPA Staff

Gov. Tom Wolf’s appointed Redistricting Reform Commission released its findings thus far that show Pennsylvanians think the state’s redistricting process needs improvements and lacks transparency. Here is the Playbook.

Written by Sy Snyder

The collaborative effort of a newsroom holding Harrisburg accountable is announced, a Congressman and county party unfairly accuse a local paper of being a fake news corporation, and a trending GOP county fails to field a candidate for Coroner. All of that and more are in this week’s Ups and Downs.

Written by PoliticsPA Staff

The RNC Chair touted President Donald Trump’s economic policies in a roundtable event in Philly. The Washington Post places Rep. Scott Perry’s seat on a list of top 10 most likely to flip in 2020. Here is the Playbook.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The head of the Republican National Committee and the Trump Victory team stopped in Pennsylvania as a part of their 17 state “Open for Business” tour touting President Trump’s economic record to key voters.

Written by John Cole, Managing Editor

The Washington Post credited Perry being on the list in large part because of redistricting, narrowly winning reelection last year, and the possibility of facing a “uniquely strong” Democratic candidate.

Written by PoliticsPA Staff

Speaker Mike Turzai proposes a school voucher program for Harrisburg School families, while Sen. Bob Casey and Gov. Tom Wolf participate in a healthcare rally. Here is the Playbook.