State Sen. Sharif Street told NBC10’s Lauren Mayk that he’ll be launching a exploratory committee for U.S. Senate in April, which will come with a website, social media, events, followed by a final decision later in the year.
The Erie County Republican and Philadelphia Democrat say that the proposed legislation prioritizes safety, community reinvestment, social and economic equity, agriculture, and creates tax revenue streams for the state, according to a release.
Rossi, a small business owner best known for creating the “Trump House,” bested four other candidates to earn the GOP nod for the special election on May 18.
The Lackawanna County Democrat pointed to his record serving in the state House, plus advocating for “fair funding for our schools, to making sure the economic comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic does not leave northeastern Pennsylvania behind” in his announcement.
The Pennsylvania Republican Party will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening to “consider the issues arising out of the impeachment and the path for our party going forward.”
State Sen. John Blake will resign from office on March 8 to join Rep. Matt Cartwright’s office to lead economic development initiatives across the 8th Congressional District.
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party formally backed two candidates in its first meeting since the 2020 election, and left another race without any endorsements.