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The best story
1. PA senators find a common plane despite style preferences, party differences
“One is a democrat with a hoodie, the other is a republican wearing a tie, but double -sided deeds Sense. John Fetterman AND Dave McCormick stand on a common plane.
Sitting opposite each other in a full -size replica of the American Senate chamber at the Kennedy Institute in Boston, Fetterman mined over McCormick in its characteristic Carhartt sweatshirt, basketball and tennis shorts.
While Fetterman became on stage with an accessible wave to the audience, McCormick emerged from a double door in a well -fitted suit and tie and immediately hugged his hands with his democratic counterpart. “(Fox News)
Elsewhere
Fetterman shoots back to Inquirer, calling the editors a “strange smear”. “During the forum with Senate Dave McCormick, Democrat John Fetterman called Philadelphia Inquirer until a recent editorial article, saying that the former governor of lieutenant PA” must seriously treat his position “to serve Pennsylvania” or leave “.” (PoliticSpa)
Some of the key allies of John Fetterman are standing with him. “Union groups and other key endors that were a key block of support for Senator John Fetterman say that they are standing with him because his ability to serve in the Senate is examined.” (Known)
To prevent blackout, the Trump administration maintains another aging online power plant for the summer. “The United States Energy Department ordered another power plant, this time the oil and gas installation in Pennsylvania, so that their turbines operate through the hottest summer months as precautions for electricity deficiencies in the 13-condition Central Atlantic Central Network.” (AP)
The protesters seem to be rep. Ryan Mackenzie for the first time since the voting Medicaid. “Winter months gave way to summer weather in front of the US representative’s office Ryan Mackenzi, but the protesters continued their weekly demonstrations after voting for” gigantic “tax and expenses of President Donald Trump.”LHIGHVALLIAEN)
Country
2.

“Democrats from Pennsylvania stood on the capital in Harrisburg on Monday and called Republicans to oppose the authorization programs that go through the Congress.
The Act will extend Trump’s tax reduction in 2017, which are to expire and boost the financing of immigration law enforcement. To balance the costs, it includes dramatic cuts of expenses, especially in authorization programs. Although the impartial Congress Budget Office said that it can boost the deficit of USD 3.8 in the next 10 years. “(Penn Capital-Star)
Elsewhere
Pa House Committee Advocs promoting wind, solar energy and other renewable energy sources. “On Monday, a part of the State Chamber, controlled by the Democratic Committee of the State Chamber, pushed part of the energy plan of the government Josh Shapiro, which requires greater use of wind, sunny and other renewable sources.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Are there too many 500 school districts? Pennsylvania legislator of eyes Consolidation up to 100. “Are there too many 500 public school districts in Pennsylvania? It is far from over 2,500 districts that operated in this state in the 1960s, but one state legislator believes that it must be even less.” (Erie Times-News)
More police and policemen in Pennsylvania will sign up to become federal immigration clay. “Police offices constitute a significant part of police agencies in Pennsylvania, which have signed the program to become federal immigration deputies.” (York shipping)
Around the community of nations
3. Harrisburg Public Transit approaching the fiscal cliff as the Governor Shapiro presses to a budget contract

“According to its executive director, the Mass Transit Agency in the Harrisburg region is about a year since the financial disasters Governor Josh Shapiro Lobbys the legislator to approve the boost in financing of public transport.
“This is not only a problem with a large city,” said Shapiro. “We know how much important Rabbitransit is here in south-center Pennsylvania, especially for our seniors who need these resources to be able to move.” (Pennlive)
Elsewhere
I am a GOP consultant in Pennsylvania. Our party is blowing in Latinos. “It was a striking failure of the vision. As a party, we usually thought that reaching these voters would be nice, although it was not necessary to most campaigns. Now, in the light of the results in 2024, it is obvious that this range is necessary.” (Politico)
See what the employees of Allegheny earned in 2024. “The government of Allegheny had a new best -paid employee last year. Ariel Goldschmidt, chief medical examiner of the unit, took home $ 275,703 in 2024, according to the data of remuneration published by the county. Identity of the third county, at the highest gross earning (factor in time), as well. earnings.Public source)
The administration of President Donald Trump has already reduced almost $ 7 million funding for the government of the city of Philly. “The vast majority of federal health services and social services programs in Philadelphia finance for the most exposed city residents.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Editorial
4. Speak your mind
- Elon Musk put off the drunk of the Doge chain, but the damage has been caused. (Philadelphia Inquirer)
- The presidency of Donald Trump’s “Taco” is the reason he survived. (Ross Douthat)
- How can PA support break Gridlock in Congress? Join the call to the term limits. (Andy Dinnim and John Eichelberger)
- Local reporters should give up glaring bias. (Jamie Walker)
- Do legislators from the Philly area sell septa in the future budget? (Jon Geeting)
- The regulation of local games concerns farsightedness, not fear. (Marcus Riddell)
- Trans athlete won in California. Her peers cheered – and revealed the truth. (Sara Small)
1 thing
5. Saquon Barkley’s reverse shift exposed as the cover “Madden 26 ‘

“When you win massive, you get great prizes.
Eagles already had a season out of season and perhaps no more than Saquon Barkley, the offensive player of the NFL year last season after he was in a hurry for over 2,000 yards in his first season in Philly, which was constrained by the title of Super Bowl.
Now Barkley adds another great distinction to his list: Madden Cover Athlete. “(Philadelphia Inquirer)
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