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Top Story

1. Why Bob Casey — And Many Other Politicians — Are Visiting The UAW Picket Line

“The United Auto Workers picket line is a popular place for politicians these days.

On the same day that President Joe Biden made history as the first sitting president to join a picket line, Sen. Bob Casey joined striking autoworkers in Bucks County. Their appearances Tuesday follow shows of solidarity from other Democrats, including Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, who drove his Ford Bronco to Michigan to join the picket line last week. Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the Detroit area Wednesday.

The split-screen political visits to picket lines in swing states underscore efforts from politicians to court working-class voters ahead of the 2024 election, during which labor, the economy, and manufacturing are expected to be key issues.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Related

Casey, Fetterman Call On Menendez To Resign From Senate. “Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senators Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman have both called on New Jersey’s Sen. Bob Menendez to resign from office.” (PoliticsPA)

The Working Families Party Chose Philadelphia For Its First National Convention. “More than 400 people are expected to attend the convention that begins Oct. 6 in Center City, including dozens of Democratic elected officials and several national labor leaders.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Republican Debate Being Held At Ronald Reagan Library. Has The Party Abandoned His Principles? Experts Weigh In. “Wednesday’s Republican presidential debate will occur in the shadow of former President Ronald Reagan — making the setting a vivid reminder of how today’s Republicans have in a lot of ways abandoned his legacy.” (McClatchy)

Rep. Scott Perry, So Often Working From The Extremes, Seeks Federal Budget Compromise — To A Point. “Name a policy or spending fights in Congress, and U.S. Rep. Scott Perry can often be found right in the middle of the action, making vigorous arguments for the conservative position of the day.” (PennLive)

State

2. Carluccio Pledges To Follow Law On Abortion, Elections If Voted Onto PA Supreme Court

“Carolyn Carluccio is competing for election to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court as a Republican but if elected, the longtime Montgomery County jurist pledges to rule without political influence or ideology.

In an editorial board interview with CNHI Pennsylvania newspapers, Carluccio said she hopes to provide balance and commonsense to the seven-member court which currently has four Democrats and two Republicans.” (CNHI News)

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Shapiro: Strategic Plan Underway To Bolster Economic Development In PA. “For the first time in two decades, Pennsylvania will have a commonwealth-wide economic development strategy, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced during a visit to York County on Tuesday. ” (PA Capital-Star)

RNC and PAGOP Issue Demand Letters Over Shapiro’s Voter Registration Rule Change. “The Republican Party of Pennsylvania and the Republican National Committee on Tuesday sent demand letters to the Shapiro administration asking for more information about the governor’s announced plan to automatically register new voters when they get their driver’s licenses or state identification. Those letters are commonly issued immediately prior to a lawsuit.” (DV Journal)

Democrat Sees Abortion, Extremism As Wedge Issues In Bid To Unseat GOP Pennsylvania State Treasurer. “Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, 37, announced his party primary candidacy for the seat held by incumbent Stacy Garrity, a Republican, who has said she plans to run for a second term.” (AP)

Pennsylvania’s $650 Million Windfall May Soon Vanish. “The change, though, isn’t from a permanent shift in the economic standing of state government. Instead, it’s a result of temporary pandemic-era federal largesse and “historically” high interest rates, according to the IFO.” (The Center Square)

How Does PA’s New Automatic Voter Registration Work, And What Impact Will It Have? “The only difference is that voter registration at PennDOT is now opt-out instead of opt-in.” (DelcoTimes)

Around The Commonwealth

3. How Could The Impending Government Shutdown Affect The Local Community?

“Another looming federal government shutdown will impact millions of federal employees including active U.S. military members. Should it continue longer than the last one, it may add further strain on local families who have already faced struggles with childcare needs.” (NorthCentralPA.com)

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‘Downtown Is Doing Well’: Gainey, Fitzgerald And Others Try To Calm Crime Fears. “The area has been plagued this year by complaints of crime, uncleanliness, and a growing population of people experiencing homelessness.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Council Deadlock Leaves Grant Application For Scranton City Hall Study In Limbo. “The city’s plan to seek state funding for a City Hall operations study hit a snag Tuesday when a deadlocked council failed to introduce legislation approving the grant application.” (Scranton Times-Tribune)

Allegheny County Council Votes To Sue County Executive, Courts Over Juvenile Detention Contract. “At a meeting Tuesday, nine members voted to direct council’s solicitor to file suit against the executive and judicial branches for contracting with Latrobe-based nonprofit Adelphoi to run the center.” (WESA)

• Allegheny County Council Votes To Sue Over Juvenile Detention Plan With Potential 5-Year Cost Of $73 Million. (Public Source)

Luzerne County Council Majority Ends Litigation Over Ballot Referendum. “A Luzerne County Council majority voted Tuesday to withdraw litigation council filed against the county election board in August attempting to place a referendum on the Nov. 7 general election ballot.” (Wilkes-Barre Times Leader)

Mail-In Ballots Going Out To Voters This Week. “Lawrence County’s director of elections reported people who requested mail-in ballots for the Nov. 7 general election can expect to receive them in the mail soon.” (New Castle News)

Editorial

4. What They’re Saying

• ‘This Is Going to Be the Most Important Election Since 1860’ (Thomas B. Edsall)
• Automatic Voter Registration Is A Win For Pennsylvanians. Now We Need Open Primaries. (LNP)
• Julie Wheeler Allegedly Helped Create A Toxic Work Environment. Now She Must Help Fix It. (York Dispatch)
• PASS Scholarships Are A Bipartisan Path To Better Education For Pennsylvania’s Youth. (Reps. Joshua D. Kail, Martina White and Clint Owlett)
• Nearly 10K Teachers Are Missing In Pennsylvania: We Need To Do Something About It. (Thalia Vega)
• South Philly’s Former Refinery Site Is The City’s Next Big Job Center. Can It Avoid The Navy Yard’s Mistakes? (Inga Saffron)
• Stand With Pregnancy Support Centers. (Andrea Pritts)

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5. The Best Place to Live in PA

“The number of Americans who relocate each year has been trending downward for decades. When Americans do decide to move, many do so to improve their standard of living.

Climate, health considerations, taking or finding a new job, buying a better or more affordable home, and living in a safer neighborhood are all commonly cited reasons. But for those who are not prepared to move across the country, within every state, there are cities and towns that stand out for the higher overall quality of life they can offer.

Based on a weighted index of 22 key measures from government sources, related to community, the economy, and quality of life, Merion Station ranks as the best place to live in Pennsylvania.” (The Center Square)

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