News & Brews January 9, 2024

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Lawmaker proposes 'no budget, no pay' Spotlight PA reports on legislation, proposed by GOP Rep. Jill Cooper (Westmoreland County), that would withhold pay from the governor, lieutenant governor, and…

News & Brews January 8, 2024

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Pa. House, Senate priorities for 2024 Spotlight PA reports that this year, “Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to put a lot of their energy into changing permitting processes, getting a long-sought…

News & Brews January 5, 2024

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News & Brews January 4, 2024

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Why Dems can't rely on abortion initiatives in 2024 Here’s an interesting read from the national front. POLITICO has a piece on how Democrats’ hanging their hopes on abortion…

News & Brews January 3, 2024

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! The year ahead for Gov. Shapiro The AP reports, “In 2024, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro could face a more complicated sophomore year … after his first year brought a…

News & Brews December 22, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Ethics smethics: Shapiro to keep taking game tix Spotlight PA reports that “Gov. Josh Shapiro plans to continue accepting perks like tickets to sporting events from a nonprofit that…

News & Brews December 21, 2023

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News & Brews December 20, 2023

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News & Brews December 19, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! More transparency needed in local government The AP reports on a “striking trend toward secrecy among local governments across the U.S. From school districts to townships and county boards,…

News & Brews December 18, 2023

Get News & Brews in your inbox each day: Subscribe here! Shapiro admin cancels contract for voter system upgrade Spotlight PA reports that Gov. Shapiro’s administration “has canceled a planned upgrade to Pennsylvania's system for managing voter rolls, leaving officials…