4/9: Stacy Garrity For Governor?
State Treasurer Teases Bid. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook
April 9, 2025
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State Treasurer Teases Bid. Here is the PoliticsPA Playbook
State treasurer easily outdistances Meuser, Mastriano, Phillips-Hill and Martin
Wants to continue department’s momentum from first term
Incumbent Republican Stacy Garrity faces Democrat Erin McClelland and three other opponents
It’s not just the presidential race that is too close to call in Pennsylvania this fall.
Talks about her record in office and how her Army experience has shaped in time in Harrisburg
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Allison Park | Increasing Clouds, 50
Bellefonte | Sunny, 49
Jessup | Sunny, 47
PA Sports
Phillies (7-3) | Atlanta 5-7 | Wed-Thu vs. Atlanta
Pirates (4-8) | St. Louis 3-5 | Wed vs. St. Louis
Flyers (31-37-9) | Wed vs. NY Rangers
Penguins (32-35-12) | Chicago 5-0 | Fri vs. New Jersey
Sixers (23-55) | Wed vs. Washington
PA Money | Futures (as of 7:38 a.m.)
Dow 🔻-542 | NASDAQ 🔻 -149.50 | S&P 🔻-61.50
What We’re Hearing. “Democrats are pretty uniform, if not entirely uniform, in making the case that what’s happening right now is really dangerous,” said Rep. Chris Deluzio.
What’s Happening Today. The PA House convenes for a voting session at 11 AM. And Rep. Dan Meuser will hold a telephone town hall at 6:30 p.m.
“For months, Garrity ducked questions about whether she was considering a run for governor, while potential GOP candidates like U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser and failed 2022 gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Doug Mastriano started testing the waters to run in next year’s midterm election.
But in recent weeks, Garrity has teased a bid for the governor’s mansion on social media and in interviews, culminating in a speech she gave last weekend to the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference in Harrisburg.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Elsewhere
Where and When Are the PA Congressional Town Halls? “Here is a list compiled by PoliticsPA of past and future Town Hall events featuring the Commonwealth’s congressional representatives and senators.” (PoliticsPA)
What Democrat James Malone’s Surprise Win in a Trump +15 District Means For The 2026 Midterms. “A surprise Democratic win in a Pennsylvania Senate district that heavily voted for President Donald Trump bodes well for the party at large as the 2026 midterms approach.” (Spotlight PA)
Trump Tariffs Conjure Specter of Smoot-Hawley Act, A Depression-Era Blunder. “As President Donald Trump seeks to enforce steep, blanket tariffs, the Smoot-Hawley bill offers a cautionary tale of the detriments of protectionist barriers that result in trade wars, many economists say.” (Washington Post)
“Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro laid into President Donald Trump on Tuesday, blaming the slew of tariff announcements for tanking the U.S. stock market and warning that a trade war will inevitably spike consumer prices.
Speaking at the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau luncheon in Harrisburg, Shapiro — a Democrat rumored to be considering a 2028 presidential run — called Trump’s tariffs “reckless” and “dangerous,” saying they’re likely to force U.S. allies to implement retaliatory policies that would raise the cost of Pennsylvania-produced goods in their countries.” (LNP)
Elsewhere
Gun-Reformers, Lawmakers, Students Call For Gun Safety Laws, Increased Community Investment. “More than 100 gun-reform advocates, community leaders and students from across Pennsylvania made a pitch to lawmakers in Harrisburg Tuesday: Enhanced gun-safety laws could prevent 1,600 fatalities annually in Pennsylvania. ” (WESA)
Politics Stopping School Choice in Pennsylvania, State Senator Says. “The culture war and politics are interfering with education in the Keystone State, Pennsylvania state Sen. Scott Martin tells The Lion.” (The Lion)
Will PA Ever Legalize Weed? “And, can it possibly be the problem-solver advocates — including Gov. Shapiro — are looking for?” (Philadelphia Citizen)
Goughnour Sworn In As New State Representative. “State Rep. Dan Goughnour (D-Allegheny) took the oath of office at the state Capitol Monday to become the new state representative of Pennsylvania’s 35th Legislative District.” (PoliticsPA)
“It is the dream of most seniors in the Commonwealth to live out their ‘golden years’ in their own home. And more than 400,000 residents rely on in-home care to do so.
But the Pennsylvania Home Care Association (PHA) is sounding the alarm that the help needed for seniors to remain in their homes is running dry. And it plans to use its Advocacy Day on Wednesday to make sure that legislators in Harrisburg hear their concerns.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
A Closer Look at the Nationwide Impact of NIH Cuts. “Nearly half of all U.S. counties will experience economic losses of at least $250,000 as a result of the Trump administration’s planned cuts to indirect funding by the National Institutes of Health, per the Science & Community Impacts Mapping Project.” (Axios)
AARP: O’Connor Holds Significant Lead Over Gainey Among Over-50 Set. “It’s a small sample size that could mean more than you think. AARP commissioned a survey of 805 voters living in Pittsburgh. And while 805 is a relatively small number when looking at the entire city, the 50-and-older demographic polled is one that constitutes a significant voting bloc and could decide the next mayor.” (PoliticsPA)
Democratic State Officials Call Allegations Against Hartwick Serious, But Don’t Ask For Resignation. “Democratic Pennsylvania officials broke their silence on Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick’s vehicle crash and subsequent DUI charge but did not call for Hartwick to resign.” (PennLive)
“If you don’t spend your life on TikTok, the latest viral food trend may have passed you by. But you won’t escape it for long. “Dubai chocolate” has gone mainstream.
The bars were first invented in 2021 by Sarah Hamouda, a British-Egyptian living in Dubai. When she was pregnant with her second child, her cravings inspired her to come up with a chocolate bar containing a sweet, gooey filling of pistachio cream and tahini with the crunch of knafeh, a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made from shredded filo, soft cheese and syrup.” (The Guardian)
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PA Weather
Allison Park | Increasing Clouds, 50
Bellefonte | Sunny, 49
Jessup | Sunny, 47
PA Sports
Phillies (7-3) | Atlanta 5-7 | Wed-Thu vs. Atlanta
Pirates (4-8) | St. Louis 3-5 | Wed vs. St. Louis
Flyers (31-37-9) | Wed vs. NY Rangers
Penguins (32-35-12) | Chicago 5-0 | Fri vs. New Jersey
Sixers (23-55) | Wed vs. Washington
PA Money | Futures (as of 7:38 a.m.)
Dow 🔻-542 | NASDAQ 🔻 -149.50 | S&P 🔻-61.50
What We’re Hearing. “Democrats are pretty uniform, if not entirely uniform, in making the case that what’s happening right now is really dangerous,” said Rep. Chris Deluzio.
What’s Happening Today. The PA House convenes for a voting session at 11 AM. And Rep. Dan Meuser will hold a telephone town hall at 6:30 p.m.
“For months, Garrity ducked questions about whether she was considering a run for governor, while potential GOP candidates like U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser and failed 2022 gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Doug Mastriano started testing the waters to run in next year’s midterm election.
But in recent weeks, Garrity has teased a bid for the governor’s mansion on social media and in interviews, culminating in a speech she gave last weekend to the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference in Harrisburg.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Elsewhere
Where and When Are the PA Congressional Town Halls? “Here is a list compiled by PoliticsPA of past and future Town Hall events featuring the Commonwealth’s congressional representatives and senators.” (PoliticsPA)
What Democrat James Malone’s Surprise Win in a Trump +15 District Means For The 2026 Midterms. “A surprise Democratic win in a Pennsylvania Senate district that heavily voted for President Donald Trump bodes well for the party at large as the 2026 midterms approach.” (Spotlight PA)
Trump Tariffs Conjure Specter of Smoot-Hawley Act, A Depression-Era Blunder. “As President Donald Trump seeks to enforce steep, blanket tariffs, the Smoot-Hawley bill offers a cautionary tale of the detriments of protectionist barriers that result in trade wars, many economists say.” (Washington Post)
“Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro laid into President Donald Trump on Tuesday, blaming the slew of tariff announcements for tanking the U.S. stock market and warning that a trade war will inevitably spike consumer prices.
Speaking at the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau luncheon in Harrisburg, Shapiro — a Democrat rumored to be considering a 2028 presidential run — called Trump’s tariffs “reckless” and “dangerous,” saying they’re likely to force U.S. allies to implement retaliatory policies that would raise the cost of Pennsylvania-produced goods in their countries.” (LNP)
Elsewhere
Gun-Reformers, Lawmakers, Students Call For Gun Safety Laws, Increased Community Investment. “More than 100 gun-reform advocates, community leaders and students from across Pennsylvania made a pitch to lawmakers in Harrisburg Tuesday: Enhanced gun-safety laws could prevent 1,600 fatalities annually in Pennsylvania. ” (WESA)
Politics Stopping School Choice in Pennsylvania, State Senator Says. “The culture war and politics are interfering with education in the Keystone State, Pennsylvania state Sen. Scott Martin tells The Lion.” (The Lion)
Will PA Ever Legalize Weed? “And, can it possibly be the problem-solver advocates — including Gov. Shapiro — are looking for?” (Philadelphia Citizen)
Goughnour Sworn In As New State Representative. “State Rep. Dan Goughnour (D-Allegheny) took the oath of office at the state Capitol Monday to become the new state representative of Pennsylvania’s 35th Legislative District.” (PoliticsPA)
“It is the dream of most seniors in the Commonwealth to live out their ‘golden years’ in their own home. And more than 400,000 residents rely on in-home care to do so.
But the Pennsylvania Home Care Association (PHA) is sounding the alarm that the help needed for seniors to remain in their homes is running dry. And it plans to use its Advocacy Day on Wednesday to make sure that legislators in Harrisburg hear their concerns.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
A Closer Look at the Nationwide Impact of NIH Cuts. “Nearly half of all U.S. counties will experience economic losses of at least $250,000 as a result of the Trump administration’s planned cuts to indirect funding by the National Institutes of Health, per the Science & Community Impacts Mapping Project.” (Axios)
AARP: O’Connor Holds Significant Lead Over Gainey Among Over-50 Set. “It’s a small sample size that could mean more than you think. AARP commissioned a survey of 805 voters living in Pittsburgh. And while 805 is a relatively small number when looking at the entire city, the 50-and-older demographic polled is one that constitutes a significant voting bloc and could decide the next mayor.” (PoliticsPA)
Democratic State Officials Call Allegations Against Hartwick Serious, But Don’t Ask For Resignation. “Democratic Pennsylvania officials broke their silence on Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick’s vehicle crash and subsequent DUI charge but did not call for Hartwick to resign.” (PennLive)
“If you don’t spend your life on TikTok, the latest viral food trend may have passed you by. But you won’t escape it for long. “Dubai chocolate” has gone mainstream.
The bars were first invented in 2021 by Sarah Hamouda, a British-Egyptian living in Dubai. When she was pregnant with her second child, her cravings inspired her to come up with a chocolate bar containing a sweet, gooey filling of pistachio cream and tahini with the crunch of knafeh, a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made from shredded filo, soft cheese and syrup.” (The Guardian)
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PA Weather
Allison Park | Increasing Clouds, 50
Bellefonte | Sunny, 49
Jessup | Sunny, 47
PA Sports
Phillies (7-3) | Atlanta 5-7 | Wed-Thu vs. Atlanta
Pirates (4-8) | St. Louis 3-5 | Wed vs. St. Louis
Flyers (31-37-9) | Wed vs. NY Rangers
Penguins (32-35-12) | Chicago 5-0 | Fri vs. New Jersey
Sixers (23-55) | Wed vs. Washington
PA Money | Futures (as of 7:38 a.m.)
Dow 🔻-542 | NASDAQ 🔻 -149.50 | S&P 🔻-61.50
What We’re Hearing. “Democrats are pretty uniform, if not entirely uniform, in making the case that what’s happening right now is really dangerous,” said Rep. Chris Deluzio.
What’s Happening Today. The PA House convenes for a voting session at 11 AM. And Rep. Dan Meuser will hold a telephone town hall at 6:30 p.m.
“For months, Garrity ducked questions about whether she was considering a run for governor, while potential GOP candidates like U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser and failed 2022 gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Doug Mastriano started testing the waters to run in next year’s midterm election.
But in recent weeks, Garrity has teased a bid for the governor’s mansion on social media and in interviews, culminating in a speech she gave last weekend to the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference in Harrisburg.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Elsewhere
Where and When Are the PA Congressional Town Halls? “Here is a list compiled by PoliticsPA of past and future Town Hall events featuring the Commonwealth’s congressional representatives and senators.” (PoliticsPA)
What Democrat James Malone’s Surprise Win in a Trump +15 District Means For The 2026 Midterms. “A surprise Democratic win in a Pennsylvania Senate district that heavily voted for President Donald Trump bodes well for the party at large as the 2026 midterms approach.” (Spotlight PA)
Trump Tariffs Conjure Specter of Smoot-Hawley Act, A Depression-Era Blunder. “As President Donald Trump seeks to enforce steep, blanket tariffs, the Smoot-Hawley bill offers a cautionary tale of the detriments of protectionist barriers that result in trade wars, many economists say.” (Washington Post)
“Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro laid into President Donald Trump on Tuesday, blaming the slew of tariff announcements for tanking the U.S. stock market and warning that a trade war will inevitably spike consumer prices.
Speaking at the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau luncheon in Harrisburg, Shapiro — a Democrat rumored to be considering a 2028 presidential run — called Trump’s tariffs “reckless” and “dangerous,” saying they’re likely to force U.S. allies to implement retaliatory policies that would raise the cost of Pennsylvania-produced goods in their countries.” (LNP)
Elsewhere
Gun-Reformers, Lawmakers, Students Call For Gun Safety Laws, Increased Community Investment. “More than 100 gun-reform advocates, community leaders and students from across Pennsylvania made a pitch to lawmakers in Harrisburg Tuesday: Enhanced gun-safety laws could prevent 1,600 fatalities annually in Pennsylvania. ” (WESA)
Politics Stopping School Choice in Pennsylvania, State Senator Says. “The culture war and politics are interfering with education in the Keystone State, Pennsylvania state Sen. Scott Martin tells The Lion.” (The Lion)
Will PA Ever Legalize Weed? “And, can it possibly be the problem-solver advocates — including Gov. Shapiro — are looking for?” (Philadelphia Citizen)
Goughnour Sworn In As New State Representative. “State Rep. Dan Goughnour (D-Allegheny) took the oath of office at the state Capitol Monday to become the new state representative of Pennsylvania’s 35th Legislative District.” (PoliticsPA)
“It is the dream of most seniors in the Commonwealth to live out their ‘golden years’ in their own home. And more than 400,000 residents rely on in-home care to do so.
But the Pennsylvania Home Care Association (PHA) is sounding the alarm that the help needed for seniors to remain in their homes is running dry. And it plans to use its Advocacy Day on Wednesday to make sure that legislators in Harrisburg hear their concerns.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
A Closer Look at the Nationwide Impact of NIH Cuts. “Nearly half of all U.S. counties will experience economic losses of at least $250,000 as a result of the Trump administration’s planned cuts to indirect funding by the National Institutes of Health, per the Science & Community Impacts Mapping Project.” (Axios)
AARP: O’Connor Holds Significant Lead Over Gainey Among Over-50 Set. “It’s a small sample size that could mean more than you think. AARP commissioned a survey of 805 voters living in Pittsburgh. And while 805 is a relatively small number when looking at the entire city, the 50-and-older demographic polled is one that constitutes a significant voting bloc and could decide the next mayor.” (PoliticsPA)
Democratic State Officials Call Allegations Against Hartwick Serious, But Don’t Ask For Resignation. “Democratic Pennsylvania officials broke their silence on Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick’s vehicle crash and subsequent DUI charge but did not call for Hartwick to resign.” (PennLive)
“If you don’t spend your life on TikTok, the latest viral food trend may have passed you by. But you won’t escape it for long. “Dubai chocolate” has gone mainstream.
The bars were first invented in 2021 by Sarah Hamouda, a British-Egyptian living in Dubai. When she was pregnant with her second child, her cravings inspired her to come up with a chocolate bar containing a sweet, gooey filling of pistachio cream and tahini with the crunch of knafeh, a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made from shredded filo, soft cheese and syrup.” (The Guardian)
Thank you for starting your morning with us.
And reading the PoliticsPA Playbook
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The PoliticsPA Playbook is compiled by Steve Ulrich. To read in your browser, click here. Was this email forwarded to you? Subscribe for free.
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PA Weather
Allison Park | Increasing Clouds, 50
Bellefonte | Sunny, 49
Jessup | Sunny, 47
PA Sports
Phillies (7-3) | Atlanta 5-7 | Wed-Thu vs. Atlanta
Pirates (4-8) | St. Louis 3-5 | Wed vs. St. Louis
Flyers (31-37-9) | Wed vs. NY Rangers
Penguins (32-35-12) | Chicago 5-0 | Fri vs. New Jersey
Sixers (23-55) | Wed vs. Washington
PA Money | Futures (as of 7:38 a.m.)
Dow 🔻-542 | NASDAQ 🔻 -149.50 | S&P 🔻-61.50
What We’re Hearing. “Democrats are pretty uniform, if not entirely uniform, in making the case that what’s happening right now is really dangerous,” said Rep. Chris Deluzio.
What’s Happening Today. The PA House convenes for a voting session at 11 AM. And Rep. Dan Meuser will hold a telephone town hall at 6:30 p.m.
“For months, Garrity ducked questions about whether she was considering a run for governor, while potential GOP candidates like U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser and failed 2022 gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Doug Mastriano started testing the waters to run in next year’s midterm election.
But in recent weeks, Garrity has teased a bid for the governor’s mansion on social media and in interviews, culminating in a speech she gave last weekend to the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference in Harrisburg.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Elsewhere
Where and When Are the PA Congressional Town Halls? “Here is a list compiled by PoliticsPA of past and future Town Hall events featuring the Commonwealth’s congressional representatives and senators.” (PoliticsPA)
What Democrat James Malone’s Surprise Win in a Trump +15 District Means For The 2026 Midterms. “A surprise Democratic win in a Pennsylvania Senate district that heavily voted for President Donald Trump bodes well for the party at large as the 2026 midterms approach.” (Spotlight PA)
Trump Tariffs Conjure Specter of Smoot-Hawley Act, A Depression-Era Blunder. “As President Donald Trump seeks to enforce steep, blanket tariffs, the Smoot-Hawley bill offers a cautionary tale of the detriments of protectionist barriers that result in trade wars, many economists say.” (Washington Post)
“Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro laid into President Donald Trump on Tuesday, blaming the slew of tariff announcements for tanking the U.S. stock market and warning that a trade war will inevitably spike consumer prices.
Speaking at the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau luncheon in Harrisburg, Shapiro — a Democrat rumored to be considering a 2028 presidential run — called Trump’s tariffs “reckless” and “dangerous,” saying they’re likely to force U.S. allies to implement retaliatory policies that would raise the cost of Pennsylvania-produced goods in their countries.” (LNP)
Elsewhere
Gun-Reformers, Lawmakers, Students Call For Gun Safety Laws, Increased Community Investment. “More than 100 gun-reform advocates, community leaders and students from across Pennsylvania made a pitch to lawmakers in Harrisburg Tuesday: Enhanced gun-safety laws could prevent 1,600 fatalities annually in Pennsylvania. ” (WESA)
Politics Stopping School Choice in Pennsylvania, State Senator Says. “The culture war and politics are interfering with education in the Keystone State, Pennsylvania state Sen. Scott Martin tells The Lion.” (The Lion)
Will PA Ever Legalize Weed? “And, can it possibly be the problem-solver advocates — including Gov. Shapiro — are looking for?” (Philadelphia Citizen)
Goughnour Sworn In As New State Representative. “State Rep. Dan Goughnour (D-Allegheny) took the oath of office at the state Capitol Monday to become the new state representative of Pennsylvania’s 35th Legislative District.” (PoliticsPA)
“It is the dream of most seniors in the Commonwealth to live out their ‘golden years’ in their own home. And more than 400,000 residents rely on in-home care to do so.
But the Pennsylvania Home Care Association (PHA) is sounding the alarm that the help needed for seniors to remain in their homes is running dry. And it plans to use its Advocacy Day on Wednesday to make sure that legislators in Harrisburg hear their concerns.” (PoliticsPA)
Elsewhere
A Closer Look at the Nationwide Impact of NIH Cuts. “Nearly half of all U.S. counties will experience economic losses of at least $250,000 as a result of the Trump administration’s planned cuts to indirect funding by the National Institutes of Health, per the Science & Community Impacts Mapping Project.” (Axios)
AARP: O’Connor Holds Significant Lead Over Gainey Among Over-50 Set. “It’s a small sample size that could mean more than you think. AARP commissioned a survey of 805 voters living in Pittsburgh. And while 805 is a relatively small number when looking at the entire city, the 50-and-older demographic polled is one that constitutes a significant voting bloc and could decide the next mayor.” (PoliticsPA)
Democratic State Officials Call Allegations Against Hartwick Serious, But Don’t Ask For Resignation. “Democratic Pennsylvania officials broke their silence on Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick’s vehicle crash and subsequent DUI charge but did not call for Hartwick to resign.” (PennLive)
“If you don’t spend your life on TikTok, the latest viral food trend may have passed you by. But you won’t escape it for long. “Dubai chocolate” has gone mainstream.
The bars were first invented in 2021 by Sarah Hamouda, a British-Egyptian living in Dubai. When she was pregnant with her second child, her cravings inspired her to come up with a chocolate bar containing a sweet, gooey filling of pistachio cream and tahini with the crunch of knafeh, a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made from shredded filo, soft cheese and syrup.” (The Guardian)
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