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“Sen. John Fetterman hit back on Sunday against allegations from former staffers that he was shirking his responsibiliti...
09/08/2026

“Sen. John Fetterman hit back on Sunday against allegations from former staffers that he was shirking his responsibilities, downplaying the bombshell report as “smears” against him.

Fetterman told CNN in a statement that he rejected accusations detailed in The Wall Street Journal that the Pennsylvania Democrat neglected committee duties, dodged face time with constituents and complained about attending police officers’ funerals.

“Per usual — lies, half-truths, innuendos, smears and anonymous,” Fetterman told CNN.”

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“With his hoodie-and-shorts wardrobe and working-class appeal, Sen. John Fetterman occupies a unique place in a Democrat...
09/04/2026

“With his hoodie-and-shorts wardrobe and working-class appeal, Sen. John Fetterman occupies a unique place in a Democratic Party increasingly populated by leftist insurgents. Fetterman often portrays himself as a “regular Democrat” calling out aspects of his party’s progressive fringe—just the profile that past centrists have leveraged in a divided Senate to cut bipartisan deals and score big wins.

But behind closed doors, the first-term senator shows little interest in doing the job beyond cultivating relationships with conservative media figures and advocating for Israel, according to interviews with more than a dozen former staffers and lawmakers, as well as text messages and other internal records.”

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“Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican Treasurer Stacy Garrity, both candidates running to be Pennsylvania’s next ...
09/03/2026

“Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican Treasurer Stacy Garrity, both candidates running to be Pennsylvania’s next governor, have agreed to face off next month in the first and only scheduled televised debate between them.

The debate — scheduled for 8 p.m. on Oct. 7 and hosted by ABC 27 — will be held in Harrisburg and will air live on several stations owned by Nexstar across Pennsylvania.”

And ...

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked his new CDC director to remove a reference to two Pennsylvania deaths from the agency’s online measles tally after he questioned whether the disease contributed to the fatalities, three sources familiar with the situation said.

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“The battle for the House majority could come down to a handful of tight races in Pennsylvania.Democrats are targeting f...
09/02/2026

“The battle for the House majority could come down to a handful of tight races in Pennsylvania.

Democrats are targeting four seats in the Keystone State, including three the GOP won by less than two points in 2024. Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have both campaigned here this summer, a sign of how crucial these contests will be.

Democrats believe that a sour political environment for Republicans — plus a popular candidate atop the ticket in Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro — can help them beat GOP Reps. Ryan Mackenzie, Rob Bresnahan, Scott Perry and Brian Fitzpatrick. They’re building their campaigns around economic concerns and an anti-corruption message centered on reining in Congress.”

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“In a few years, the city of Saline, Michigan, will have renovated its recreation center’s locker rooms, tiled the pool ...
09/01/2026

“In a few years, the city of Saline, Michigan, will have renovated its recreation center’s locker rooms, tiled the pool deck, expanded the children’s play area, installed a waterfall and constructed a lazy river. Down the road, part of OpenAI’s Project Stargate, a 2.2 million-square-foot, $43 billion data center, will hum away, churning out the next generation of artificial intelligence.

As public sentiment on data centers has soured, AI companies are leveling up their efforts to sweeten the deal for communities that host them. NorthPoint Development has proposed giving $10,000 to every household in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, if it’s allowed to build a massive data center for Amazon — a dangling carrot some residents have characterized as a bribe.”

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“Key federal Medicaid changes will roll out next year, and Pennsylvania’s governor will play a crucial role in how they’...
08/31/2026

“Key federal Medicaid changes will roll out next year, and Pennsylvania’s governor will play a crucial role in how they’re implemented or challenged.

The Medicaid issue offers a clear contrast in the race between Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and his Republican challenger, Treasurer Stacy Garrity, and it gives insight into how they would manage a massive program that provides healthcare for nearly 2.9 million Pennsylvanians.”

Read this and more, including "The Measles-Stricken Mother Who Lost Her Newborn Son" in today's PoliticsPA Playbook

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“A pair of polls released early this week reaffirmed the conventional wisdom in two key races: Democratic governors in A...
08/28/2026

“A pair of polls released early this week reaffirmed the conventional wisdom in two key races: Democratic governors in Arizona and Pennsylvania appear headed for victory.

And the margins in those polls suggested the potential for the type of coattails that could boost Democrats to down-ballot victories and a House majority."

Read more about this and the measles outbreak in Lancaster County in today's PoliticsPA Playbook

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It has similar overtones to the 36th Senatorial District special election in Lancaster County last year.The 12th Legisla...
08/28/2026

It has similar overtones to the 36th Senatorial District special election in Lancaster County last year.

The 12th Legislative District special election for the seat vacated by Stephenie Scialabba showed every sign of a Republican coronation. After all, the GOP held a 23-point voter registration advantage in the Butler County district.

But Brandon Dukes spoiled the party.

It has similar overtones to the 36th Senatorial District special election in Lancaster County last year. The 12th Legislative District special election for the seat vacated by Stephenie Scialabba showed every sign of a Republican coronation. After all, the GOP held a 23-point voter registration adva...

“Meta has announced an agreement with a bipartisan group of 52 attorneys general across U.S. states, territories, and th...
08/27/2026

“Meta has announced an agreement with a bipartisan group of 52 attorneys general across U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia, in the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside of the Big To***co settlements of the 1990s."

and

“The good polling news continues for Gov. Josh Shapiro as he campaigns for a second term in Harrisburg."

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Gov. Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen outlined the administration’s response following the announcem...
08/26/2026

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen outlined the administration’s response following the announcement of two measles-related deaths in Lancaster County.

Earlier today, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed two measles-associated deaths of Lancaster County residents. To protect the privacy of the individuals and their families, DOH will not release additional details that could personally identify them. Pennsylvania has not seen a measles-associated death since 1991.”

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