Ladies and gentlemen, weekend. Thank you for reading the PoliticSpa textbook
PoliticSPA guide is compiled by Steve Ulrich. Read in the browser, Click here. Has this e -mail been handed over? Subscribe for free.
Your morning pick-me-up. Start me. Start the weekend with Rolling Stones.
PA weather
Big Beaver Showers, 68
Gettysburg Growing clouds, 74
Reading Partly shining, 79
Pa Sports
Phillies (13-12) Fri-SUN vs. Chicago Cubs
Pirates (10-16) In Angels 3-4 | Fri-SUN vs. in Dodgers
Union (5-1-3) Sat vs. Montreal
Pa Money Future (from 7:39 am)
Dow 🔽 -135.00 | Nasdaq 🔽 -12.00 | S&P 🔽 -2.25
What we hear. Ambassador David L. He was elected as a winner of the Golden Medal from 2025 for the distinctive award of the achievements – the highest honor of Pa Society.
The best story
1. The judge blocks part of the renovation of Trump’s election
“The federal judge blocked Trump’s administration before making some changes in conducting federal elections, which included evidence of citizenship in order to register for voting.
On Thursday, in the order US District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly He granted a preliminary order to stop the requirement of citizenship from immediate implementation, while the trial.
Proof of the civic part of President Trump’s order is similar to the American Voter protection act, headed by GOP American Voter Act, which requires evidence of documentary citizenship when people intend to register for voting. “(Hill)
Elsewhere
Dave McCormick tells hundreds of local Republicans during an annual dinner from obtaining funds to keep the shoots 2024. “Senator Dave McCormick told local Republicans that the success of the party in 2024 in Pennsylvania was caused by a strong ground game – but the work must continue if they want to still win political races.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Donors from Pennsylvania are handing over the inaugural committee of Trump 8.6 million USD. “In total, Pennsylvanianie brought 8 606 603.37 USD to the inaugural Trump Fund. City & State looks at 13 donors from Pennsylvania, who contributed to the Trump inaugural committee.” (City and condition)
DNC announces the strategy “Organize everywhere, win anywhere”. “The new four -year agreement aims to provide more resources to democratic state and territorial parties than ever before, including references of USD 17,500 per month.” (PoliticSpa)
Trump orders to examine activities for the Democrats donation platform. “On Thursday, President Trump turned to the Prosecutor General Pam Bondi in the case of Actblue and other donations in what, according to the White House, is a repression of the” illegal “straw donor” and foreign contributions in American elections. “(Axios)
Rep. Bresnahan joins bilateral efforts to create limits of congress terms. “US representative Rob Bresnahan Jr. said that the public office should not be perceived as a career for life, but as a service for community and country.” Term limits allow for more discussions and new ideas at the congress. As a younger member, I saw how there is a lack of representation of younger generations, and time -term limits would allow these new generations to express their opinions in the selected capacity. “Wilkes-Barre Times leader)
Country
2. Regional planners have calculated the impact on traffic if the losers are cut. It’s really bad
“An additional 275,000 cars a day would packed the inter -stanker and motorway motorways if Septa was going to limit almost half of its transit service, new traffic forecasts from the deelaware Valley regional planning committee show.
“Imagine that everyone from Pittsburgh decided to visit this region on the same day, and everyone was going here – even children,” he said Matt GatesDeputy DVRPC director for trends and travel forecasts. “(Philadelphia Inquirer)
- Topper Bill would save Septa through public-private partnership. (DV Journal)
Elsewhere
“Necessary” or “propaganda”: PA legislators differ in support for Trump’s call to eliminate NPR and PBS financing. “Democrats from Pennsylvania said that they would fight republican efforts in favor of the defense of NPR and PBS, while most of the Republicans refused to request comment.” (Why)
From Delco to Doge. “Elon Musk constantly conducted a campaign to Trump in Pennsylvania last year. Now the Doge leader is the face of the political reclaim of Democrats.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
DNC steps to fight with the rights of voice in Pennsylvania. “The Democratic National Committee increases the fight against GOP for voting rights, calling on the Supreme Court to reject Republican’s efforts to limit the temporary vote in Pennsylvania.” (Politico)
Electricity supplier at Pittsburgh calls careful planning of data centers “Extreme energy requirements”. “On Thursday, the executive director of the company, which provides electricity in Pittsburgh, warned on Thursday that if” extreme energy requirements “of data centers are not properly managed, other customers may incur part of costs and the net can be influenced.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Bill transfers the exemption of farmers from unemployment tax for migrants. “Bill House 1157 would save farmers to pay unemployment taxes for employees migrating with H-2A visas, because these employees are not entitled to receive unemployment benefits. Free to free themselves from part of the remuneration to go to the unemployed state fund.” (Middle square)
Around the community of nations
3. Shapiro is still about support when the mayor’s race in Pittsburgh
“As politicians, labor organizations and social groups, they still throw support for democratic candidates for the next mayor of Pittsburgh, there is one voice that was noticeably peaceful.
Governor Josh ShapiroThe popular governor in the most populated condition of the swing, is still when it comes to the mayor’s race for the second largest city in Pennsylvania. “(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
- Anti-Gainy Mailers with a ruined building is subject to the fiery race of the mayor of Pittsburgh. (WSA policy)
Elsewhere
The growing number of PA residents mistakenly believes that childhood vaccines can be associated with autism: survey. “The Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion study showed that almost 1 in 3 adults in Pennsylvania (31%) agrees that the child’s autism chances will be increased if he receives recommended childhood vaccinations.” (Pennlive)
Cody Balmer’s family said that they tried to help him before and after he allegedly tried to kill the governor Josh Shapiro. They received a small response. “The man accused of establishing the governor’s residence did not act with hatred or political beliefs, said his family, but the culmination of the spiral problems of mental health.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Betlehem Mayoral Race
Editorial
4. Speak your mind
1 thing
5. What tariffs can mean for craft breweries in Pennsylvania
“President Trump Tariffs cause uncertainty in the craft beer industry in Pennsylvania.
Great picture: The National Brewing Industry leaves the third in a row of negative growth, a trend powered by market saturation and changes in alcohol consumption, especially among younger drinkers. And now breweries, especially compact manufacturers, are hit by tariffs for equipment, barrels, aluminum cans and ingredients such as hops and grain.
Four craft breweries in Pennsylvania have created a list of Brewers Association 2024 for the 50 best companies in terms of production. “(Axios Philadelphia)
