2/5: Recapping the Budget Address
Shapiro Delivers FY26 Proposal. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook
February 5, 2025
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Shapiro Delivers FY26 Proposal. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook
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PA Sports
🏀 Sixers (20-29) | Dallas 118-116 | Wed vs. Miami
🏒 Flyers (23-25-7) | Utah 2-3 (OT) | Thu vs. Washington
🏒 Penguins (22-24-9) | New Jersey 2-3 (SO) | Fri vs. NY Rangers
🔊 What We’re Hearing. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address clocked in at 91:49 — or slightly longer than the amount of time it takes for the International Space Station to orbit the earth. It was the longest PA budget speech on record at 11,141 words.
🔊 What We’re Hearing II. President Donald Trump will sign the “No Men in Women’s Sports” Executive Order into law at 3 p.m.
🔊 What We’re Hearing III. Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will hear oral arguments this morning in a case seeking to eliminate Pennsylvania’s Medicaid coverage exclusion of abortion.
📱 Social Media. Are you socially active? Find @PoliticsPA on Twitter | Bluesky | Facebook | LinkedIn
“Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his third budget address to a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and is requesting more than $51 billion in spending.
That figure is $3.5 billion or 7.3 percent more than FY25 with revenues anticipated at $49.8 billion for deficit spending of approximately $1.6 billion. Shapiro also believes that by “working together in support of commonsense Pennsylvania principles,” that the Commonwealth can retain $6.4 billion in the state’s Rainy Day Fund by the end of June 2026.
The governor championed the legalization of adult use cannabis as an untapped source of revenue for the state.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
On PA Budget Day, Shapiro Says: ‘Forward!’ While Republicans Shout: ‘Fantasy!’. “Pennsylvania’s Capitol was full of high ideals, pomp and circumstance and rhetoric Tuesday as Gov. Josh Shapiro took the ceremonial step of rolling out his new $51.4 billion state budget proposal. Compromise took the day off.” (PennLive)
Lawmakers, Advocates React to Shapiro’s Budget Plans. “Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 90 plus minute address, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle weighed in on his proposed spending plan. So did advocacy groups representing a diverse set of issues and clients who would be impacted by his proposals.” (Penn Capital-Star)
Lack of Senate Support Could Again Sink Shapiro’s Call For PA to Legalize Weed. “Legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania may be complicated, but it’s also a simple numbers game: Gov. Josh Shapiro needs a majority of lawmakers in the Democratic-controlled state House and GOP-led state Senate to get on board.” (Spotlight PA)
Republican Legislators Like Some of Shapiro’s Proposed Budget, Just Not All the Spending. “Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest budget address lasted 92 minutes, but even state Rep. Jonathan Fritz admired it.” (WVIA News)
“The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously confirmed Brigadier General John R. Pippy to lead the Pennsylvania National Guard as Adjutant General and serve as head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
“I am humbled and truly honored to serve as the 55th Adjutant General of Pennsylvania,” said Pippy. “Serving with the members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a privilege that I hold with the utmost respect.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
Pennsylvania Responds As Trump Shutters White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. “The office was disbanded by President Donald Trump on Jan. 21. Pennsylvania officials and advocacy groups say their work to fight violent crime will continue.” (WHYY)
Trump Turns Up the Heat on Public Broadcasters. “President Trump and his allies are showing renewed vigor as they set their crosshairs on a longtime target for the right: public media.” (The Hill)
Fetterman Reportedly Calls Trump’s Proposal to Occupy Gaza ‘Provocative,’ But Does Not Dismiss the Idea. “U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Democrat who has shown a very public openness to working with President Donald Trump, reacted Tuesday night to Trump’s proposal of a U.S. occupation of Gaza by calling it “provocative,” but did not dismiss it outright.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Advocacy Group’s Report Contained ‘Significant Errors,’ Charter Academy Says. “Pennsylvania’s largest cyber charter school, Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA), said a report last week by a public education advocacy group contained “significant errors, falsehoods and intentional omissions aimed at maligning and defaming CCA.”” (Penn Capital-Star)
“Mayor Ed Gainey has gained the first major endorsement of the mayoral primary election, earning a nod from the United Steelworkers District 10 Tuesday morning.
Steelworkers District 10 represents the entirety of Pennsylvania. They represent thousands of workers in the city that range from staff and faculty at the University of Pittsburgh to healthcare workers and of course, steelworkers. Mr. Gainey joined university employees at protests in 2023 as they were organizing for their union.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Elsewhere
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker is Building a Political War Chest. Here’s Where the Money Came From. “The haul shows how the city’s Democratic donor base has coalesced around Parker and how she’s enjoyed continued support from backers in organized labor.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Former Republican State Representative to Run For Lehigh County Executive. “Justin Simmons, who served a decade in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Lehigh County executive. Simmons is the first Republican to announce a run for the office.” (LehighValleyNews.com)
Middletown Township Supervisor Anna Payne Has Died. “A lifelong advocate for health care access, Payne campaigned for a seat in the state House last fall.” (WHYY)
Sean Parnell Tapped to be Spokesperson for the Pentagon. “Western Pa. native and veteran often appeared alongside President Donald Trump when he campaigned in the region last fall.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
“The Eagles and Chiefs aren’t the only teams meeting on the gridiron this Super Bowl Sunday! Team Ruff and Team Fluff will compete in the annual Puppy Bowl and feature rescue dogs from around the Philadelphia area.” (CBS News Philadelphia)
Thank you for starting your morning with us.
And reading the PoliticsPA Playbook
☕ Good Morning. Get ready for a slippery one on Thursday.
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PA Weather
☁️ Hollidaysburg | Cloudy, 33
☁️ Lancaster | Cloudy, 34
☁️ Stroudsburg | Mostly Cloudy, 31
PA Sports
🏀 Sixers (20-29) | Dallas 118-116 | Wed vs. Miami
🏒 Flyers (23-25-7) | Utah 2-3 (OT) | Thu vs. Washington
🏒 Penguins (22-24-9) | New Jersey 2-3 (SO) | Fri vs. NY Rangers
🔊 What We’re Hearing. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address clocked in at 91:49 — or slightly longer than the amount of time it takes for the International Space Station to orbit the earth. It was the longest PA budget speech on record at 11,141 words.
🔊 What We’re Hearing II. President Donald Trump will sign the “No Men in Women’s Sports” Executive Order into law at 3 p.m.
🔊 What We’re Hearing III. Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will hear oral arguments this morning in a case seeking to eliminate Pennsylvania’s Medicaid coverage exclusion of abortion.
📱 Social Media. Are you socially active? Find @PoliticsPA on Twitter | Bluesky | Facebook | LinkedIn
“Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his third budget address to a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and is requesting more than $51 billion in spending.
That figure is $3.5 billion or 7.3 percent more than FY25 with revenues anticipated at $49.8 billion for deficit spending of approximately $1.6 billion. Shapiro also believes that by “working together in support of commonsense Pennsylvania principles,” that the Commonwealth can retain $6.4 billion in the state’s Rainy Day Fund by the end of June 2026.
The governor championed the legalization of adult use cannabis as an untapped source of revenue for the state.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
On PA Budget Day, Shapiro Says: ‘Forward!’ While Republicans Shout: ‘Fantasy!’. “Pennsylvania’s Capitol was full of high ideals, pomp and circumstance and rhetoric Tuesday as Gov. Josh Shapiro took the ceremonial step of rolling out his new $51.4 billion state budget proposal. Compromise took the day off.” (PennLive)
Lawmakers, Advocates React to Shapiro’s Budget Plans. “Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 90 plus minute address, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle weighed in on his proposed spending plan. So did advocacy groups representing a diverse set of issues and clients who would be impacted by his proposals.” (Penn Capital-Star)
Lack of Senate Support Could Again Sink Shapiro’s Call For PA to Legalize Weed. “Legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania may be complicated, but it’s also a simple numbers game: Gov. Josh Shapiro needs a majority of lawmakers in the Democratic-controlled state House and GOP-led state Senate to get on board.” (Spotlight PA)
Republican Legislators Like Some of Shapiro’s Proposed Budget, Just Not All the Spending. “Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest budget address lasted 92 minutes, but even state Rep. Jonathan Fritz admired it.” (WVIA News)
“The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously confirmed Brigadier General John R. Pippy to lead the Pennsylvania National Guard as Adjutant General and serve as head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
“I am humbled and truly honored to serve as the 55th Adjutant General of Pennsylvania,” said Pippy. “Serving with the members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a privilege that I hold with the utmost respect.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
Pennsylvania Responds As Trump Shutters White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. “The office was disbanded by President Donald Trump on Jan. 21. Pennsylvania officials and advocacy groups say their work to fight violent crime will continue.” (WHYY)
Trump Turns Up the Heat on Public Broadcasters. “President Trump and his allies are showing renewed vigor as they set their crosshairs on a longtime target for the right: public media.” (The Hill)
Fetterman Reportedly Calls Trump’s Proposal to Occupy Gaza ‘Provocative,’ But Does Not Dismiss the Idea. “U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Democrat who has shown a very public openness to working with President Donald Trump, reacted Tuesday night to Trump’s proposal of a U.S. occupation of Gaza by calling it “provocative,” but did not dismiss it outright.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Advocacy Group’s Report Contained ‘Significant Errors,’ Charter Academy Says. “Pennsylvania’s largest cyber charter school, Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA), said a report last week by a public education advocacy group contained “significant errors, falsehoods and intentional omissions aimed at maligning and defaming CCA.”” (Penn Capital-Star)
“Mayor Ed Gainey has gained the first major endorsement of the mayoral primary election, earning a nod from the United Steelworkers District 10 Tuesday morning.
Steelworkers District 10 represents the entirety of Pennsylvania. They represent thousands of workers in the city that range from staff and faculty at the University of Pittsburgh to healthcare workers and of course, steelworkers. Mr. Gainey joined university employees at protests in 2023 as they were organizing for their union.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Elsewhere
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker is Building a Political War Chest. Here’s Where the Money Came From. “The haul shows how the city’s Democratic donor base has coalesced around Parker and how she’s enjoyed continued support from backers in organized labor.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Former Republican State Representative to Run For Lehigh County Executive. “Justin Simmons, who served a decade in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Lehigh County executive. Simmons is the first Republican to announce a run for the office.” (LehighValleyNews.com)
Middletown Township Supervisor Anna Payne Has Died. “A lifelong advocate for health care access, Payne campaigned for a seat in the state House last fall.” (WHYY)
Sean Parnell Tapped to be Spokesperson for the Pentagon. “Western Pa. native and veteran often appeared alongside President Donald Trump when he campaigned in the region last fall.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
“The Eagles and Chiefs aren’t the only teams meeting on the gridiron this Super Bowl Sunday! Team Ruff and Team Fluff will compete in the annual Puppy Bowl and feature rescue dogs from around the Philadelphia area.” (CBS News Philadelphia)
Thank you for starting your morning with us.
And reading the PoliticsPA Playbook
☕ Good Morning. Get ready for a slippery one on Thursday.
🗞️ The PoliticsPA Playbook is compiled by Steve Ulrich. To read in your browser, click here. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe for free.
PA Weather
☁️ Hollidaysburg | Cloudy, 33
☁️ Lancaster | Cloudy, 34
☁️ Stroudsburg | Mostly Cloudy, 31
PA Sports
🏀 Sixers (20-29) | Dallas 118-116 | Wed vs. Miami
🏒 Flyers (23-25-7) | Utah 2-3 (OT) | Thu vs. Washington
🏒 Penguins (22-24-9) | New Jersey 2-3 (SO) | Fri vs. NY Rangers
🔊 What We’re Hearing. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address clocked in at 91:49 — or slightly longer than the amount of time it takes for the International Space Station to orbit the earth. It was the longest PA budget speech on record at 11,141 words.
🔊 What We’re Hearing II. President Donald Trump will sign the “No Men in Women’s Sports” Executive Order into law at 3 p.m.
🔊 What We’re Hearing III. Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will hear oral arguments this morning in a case seeking to eliminate Pennsylvania’s Medicaid coverage exclusion of abortion.
📱 Social Media. Are you socially active? Find @PoliticsPA on Twitter | Bluesky | Facebook | LinkedIn
“Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his third budget address to a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and is requesting more than $51 billion in spending.
That figure is $3.5 billion or 7.3 percent more than FY25 with revenues anticipated at $49.8 billion for deficit spending of approximately $1.6 billion. Shapiro also believes that by “working together in support of commonsense Pennsylvania principles,” that the Commonwealth can retain $6.4 billion in the state’s Rainy Day Fund by the end of June 2026.
The governor championed the legalization of adult use cannabis as an untapped source of revenue for the state.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
On PA Budget Day, Shapiro Says: ‘Forward!’ While Republicans Shout: ‘Fantasy!’. “Pennsylvania’s Capitol was full of high ideals, pomp and circumstance and rhetoric Tuesday as Gov. Josh Shapiro took the ceremonial step of rolling out his new $51.4 billion state budget proposal. Compromise took the day off.” (PennLive)
Lawmakers, Advocates React to Shapiro’s Budget Plans. “Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 90 plus minute address, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle weighed in on his proposed spending plan. So did advocacy groups representing a diverse set of issues and clients who would be impacted by his proposals.” (Penn Capital-Star)
Lack of Senate Support Could Again Sink Shapiro’s Call For PA to Legalize Weed. “Legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania may be complicated, but it’s also a simple numbers game: Gov. Josh Shapiro needs a majority of lawmakers in the Democratic-controlled state House and GOP-led state Senate to get on board.” (Spotlight PA)
Republican Legislators Like Some of Shapiro’s Proposed Budget, Just Not All the Spending. “Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest budget address lasted 92 minutes, but even state Rep. Jonathan Fritz admired it.” (WVIA News)
“The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously confirmed Brigadier General John R. Pippy to lead the Pennsylvania National Guard as Adjutant General and serve as head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
“I am humbled and truly honored to serve as the 55th Adjutant General of Pennsylvania,” said Pippy. “Serving with the members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a privilege that I hold with the utmost respect.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
Pennsylvania Responds As Trump Shutters White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. “The office was disbanded by President Donald Trump on Jan. 21. Pennsylvania officials and advocacy groups say their work to fight violent crime will continue.” (WHYY)
Trump Turns Up the Heat on Public Broadcasters. “President Trump and his allies are showing renewed vigor as they set their crosshairs on a longtime target for the right: public media.” (The Hill)
Fetterman Reportedly Calls Trump’s Proposal to Occupy Gaza ‘Provocative,’ But Does Not Dismiss the Idea. “U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Democrat who has shown a very public openness to working with President Donald Trump, reacted Tuesday night to Trump’s proposal of a U.S. occupation of Gaza by calling it “provocative,” but did not dismiss it outright.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Advocacy Group’s Report Contained ‘Significant Errors,’ Charter Academy Says. “Pennsylvania’s largest cyber charter school, Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA), said a report last week by a public education advocacy group contained “significant errors, falsehoods and intentional omissions aimed at maligning and defaming CCA.”” (Penn Capital-Star)
“Mayor Ed Gainey has gained the first major endorsement of the mayoral primary election, earning a nod from the United Steelworkers District 10 Tuesday morning.
Steelworkers District 10 represents the entirety of Pennsylvania. They represent thousands of workers in the city that range from staff and faculty at the University of Pittsburgh to healthcare workers and of course, steelworkers. Mr. Gainey joined university employees at protests in 2023 as they were organizing for their union.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Elsewhere
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker is Building a Political War Chest. Here’s Where the Money Came From. “The haul shows how the city’s Democratic donor base has coalesced around Parker and how she’s enjoyed continued support from backers in organized labor.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Former Republican State Representative to Run For Lehigh County Executive. “Justin Simmons, who served a decade in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Lehigh County executive. Simmons is the first Republican to announce a run for the office.” (LehighValleyNews.com)
Middletown Township Supervisor Anna Payne Has Died. “A lifelong advocate for health care access, Payne campaigned for a seat in the state House last fall.” (WHYY)
Sean Parnell Tapped to be Spokesperson for the Pentagon. “Western Pa. native and veteran often appeared alongside President Donald Trump when he campaigned in the region last fall.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
“The Eagles and Chiefs aren’t the only teams meeting on the gridiron this Super Bowl Sunday! Team Ruff and Team Fluff will compete in the annual Puppy Bowl and feature rescue dogs from around the Philadelphia area.” (CBS News Philadelphia)
Thank you for starting your morning with us.
And reading the PoliticsPA Playbook
☕ Good Morning. Get ready for a slippery one on Thursday.
🗞️ The PoliticsPA Playbook is compiled by Steve Ulrich. To read in your browser, click here. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe for free.
PA Weather
☁️ Hollidaysburg | Cloudy, 33
☁️ Lancaster | Cloudy, 34
☁️ Stroudsburg | Mostly Cloudy, 31
PA Sports
🏀 Sixers (20-29) | Dallas 118-116 | Wed vs. Miami
🏒 Flyers (23-25-7) | Utah 2-3 (OT) | Thu vs. Washington
🏒 Penguins (22-24-9) | New Jersey 2-3 (SO) | Fri vs. NY Rangers
🔊 What We’re Hearing. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget address clocked in at 91:49 — or slightly longer than the amount of time it takes for the International Space Station to orbit the earth. It was the longest PA budget speech on record at 11,141 words.
🔊 What We’re Hearing II. President Donald Trump will sign the “No Men in Women’s Sports” Executive Order into law at 3 p.m.
🔊 What We’re Hearing III. Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will hear oral arguments this morning in a case seeking to eliminate Pennsylvania’s Medicaid coverage exclusion of abortion.
📱 Social Media. Are you socially active? Find @PoliticsPA on Twitter | Bluesky | Facebook | LinkedIn
“Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his third budget address to a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and is requesting more than $51 billion in spending.
That figure is $3.5 billion or 7.3 percent more than FY25 with revenues anticipated at $49.8 billion for deficit spending of approximately $1.6 billion. Shapiro also believes that by “working together in support of commonsense Pennsylvania principles,” that the Commonwealth can retain $6.4 billion in the state’s Rainy Day Fund by the end of June 2026.
The governor championed the legalization of adult use cannabis as an untapped source of revenue for the state.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
On PA Budget Day, Shapiro Says: ‘Forward!’ While Republicans Shout: ‘Fantasy!’. “Pennsylvania’s Capitol was full of high ideals, pomp and circumstance and rhetoric Tuesday as Gov. Josh Shapiro took the ceremonial step of rolling out his new $51.4 billion state budget proposal. Compromise took the day off.” (PennLive)
Lawmakers, Advocates React to Shapiro’s Budget Plans. “Following Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 90 plus minute address, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle weighed in on his proposed spending plan. So did advocacy groups representing a diverse set of issues and clients who would be impacted by his proposals.” (Penn Capital-Star)
Lack of Senate Support Could Again Sink Shapiro’s Call For PA to Legalize Weed. “Legalizing marijuana in Pennsylvania may be complicated, but it’s also a simple numbers game: Gov. Josh Shapiro needs a majority of lawmakers in the Democratic-controlled state House and GOP-led state Senate to get on board.” (Spotlight PA)
Republican Legislators Like Some of Shapiro’s Proposed Budget, Just Not All the Spending. “Gov. Josh Shapiro’s latest budget address lasted 92 minutes, but even state Rep. Jonathan Fritz admired it.” (WVIA News)
“The Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously confirmed Brigadier General John R. Pippy to lead the Pennsylvania National Guard as Adjutant General and serve as head of the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
“I am humbled and truly honored to serve as the 55th Adjutant General of Pennsylvania,” said Pippy. “Serving with the members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a privilege that I hold with the utmost respect.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
Pennsylvania Responds As Trump Shutters White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. “The office was disbanded by President Donald Trump on Jan. 21. Pennsylvania officials and advocacy groups say their work to fight violent crime will continue.” (WHYY)
Trump Turns Up the Heat on Public Broadcasters. “President Trump and his allies are showing renewed vigor as they set their crosshairs on a longtime target for the right: public media.” (The Hill)
Fetterman Reportedly Calls Trump’s Proposal to Occupy Gaza ‘Provocative,’ But Does Not Dismiss the Idea. “U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania Democrat who has shown a very public openness to working with President Donald Trump, reacted Tuesday night to Trump’s proposal of a U.S. occupation of Gaza by calling it “provocative,” but did not dismiss it outright.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Advocacy Group’s Report Contained ‘Significant Errors,’ Charter Academy Says. “Pennsylvania’s largest cyber charter school, Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA), said a report last week by a public education advocacy group contained “significant errors, falsehoods and intentional omissions aimed at maligning and defaming CCA.”” (Penn Capital-Star)
“Mayor Ed Gainey has gained the first major endorsement of the mayoral primary election, earning a nod from the United Steelworkers District 10 Tuesday morning.
Steelworkers District 10 represents the entirety of Pennsylvania. They represent thousands of workers in the city that range from staff and faculty at the University of Pittsburgh to healthcare workers and of course, steelworkers. Mr. Gainey joined university employees at protests in 2023 as they were organizing for their union.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Elsewhere
Mayor Cherelle L. Parker is Building a Political War Chest. Here’s Where the Money Came From. “The haul shows how the city’s Democratic donor base has coalesced around Parker and how she’s enjoyed continued support from backers in organized labor.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Former Republican State Representative to Run For Lehigh County Executive. “Justin Simmons, who served a decade in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives, on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Lehigh County executive. Simmons is the first Republican to announce a run for the office.” (LehighValleyNews.com)
Middletown Township Supervisor Anna Payne Has Died. “A lifelong advocate for health care access, Payne campaigned for a seat in the state House last fall.” (WHYY)
Sean Parnell Tapped to be Spokesperson for the Pentagon. “Western Pa. native and veteran often appeared alongside President Donald Trump when he campaigned in the region last fall.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
“The Eagles and Chiefs aren’t the only teams meeting on the gridiron this Super Bowl Sunday! Team Ruff and Team Fluff will compete in the annual Puppy Bowl and feature rescue dogs from around the Philadelphia area.” (CBS News Philadelphia)
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