Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies (CPS) announced that Jessica I. Monahan — a transportation policy expert who has secured federal funding for a range of nonprofits, local governments, Fortune 100 companies, emerging businesses, and government contractors — has joined its Washington D.C.-based lobbying team as a senior principal.
During its first session week of 2024, the Pennsylvania House passed bills covering transportation funding, eviction reform, urban search and rescue, tuition savings accounts, and law enforcement officer identification, with some sparking bipartisan support while others faced party-line votes. The Pennsylvania Capital-Star has more.
Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) spoke with the Keystone about her pivotal role in the chamber, her journey and the importance of representation in leadership, and her ambitions on various legislative fronts, including raising the minimum wage and supporting survivors of sexual abuse.
Many Pennsylvania’s counties are relocating polling places from synagogues and other Jewish buildings, as the April primary election coincides with Passover. The Associated Press has more.
Pennsylvania is among several states that are considering firearm bans at polling places and ballot drop boxes amid increased threats to election workers and heightened political rhetoric from former President Donald Trump and his supporters. The Pennsylvania Capital-Star has more.
Spotlight PA and WESA have obtained records revealing how Pennsylvania counties plan to spend opioid settlement funds, aiming to ensure transparency before an oversight board evaluates the appropriateness of the spending.
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.4% in February, marking the fifth consecutive month at that rate. PoliticsPA has more.
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration aims to address the drug crisis in Kensington while supporting longtime residents, amidst concerns about gentrification and displacement. The Philadelphia Inquirer has more.
City Council is considering the establishment of a task force to address issues with Act 135, a state law affecting Philadelphia property owners, amid concerns about its impact on gentrifying neighborhoods. WHYY has more.
Philadelphia homeowners are facing new property assessments after a hiatus, potentially leading to larger tax bills despite the mayor’s proposal to avoid property tax hikes. Axios Philadelphia has more.
The Philadelphia region experiences a surge in women-owned businesses, reflecting broader trends nationally and contributing to economic growth and diversity. Axios Philadelphia has more.
Governor Josh Shapiro is advocating to bring the National Football League (NFL) draft to Pittsburgh, having sent a letter to commissioner Roger Goodell last month. He discusses this, work-life balance, and being the Commonwealth’s “cheerleader-in-chief” with PennLive.
A recent CNN poll shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump locked in a head heat among likely Pennsylvania voters. Voters also expressed confidence in the accuracy of elections. CNN Politics has more.
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick will each run unopposed in their respective parties’ primaries in April, setting the stage for a highly anticipated and likely costly November contest expected to influence control of the Senate. The Associated Press has more.
First-time GOP candidate Mark Houck faced skepticism at a recent Pennridge Area Republican Club event due to his stance on abortion, revealing divisions within the party and highlighting the challenges he faces in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick in Bucks County. The Philadelphia Inquirer has more.
U.S. Representative Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is investigating whether Pennsylvania’s new election task force might restrict free speech during the 2024 election. DV Journal has more.
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