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The most significant story
1. The AI revolution has risks, says Senator McCormick
“The AI revolution represents the ‘most profound moment of change in our lifetimes’ and Americans are rightly concerned about how it will affect them,” Senator David McCormick he told Axios Mike Allen.
McCormick is a supporter of artificial intelligence on Capitol Hill, but acknowledged that it carries risks to Americans, the environment and the economy that must be mitigated.” | Axles
Elsewhere
Fetterman votes against restricting Trump again while Democrats rage against the Iran war. “Democrats forced the war powers to vote for a fourth time after the president’s comments last week threatening Iran’s ‘entire civilization.’ Both John Fetterman and Dave McCormick voted against Questioner from Philadelphia
Record number of senators voting against Israel. “A staggering 40 Senate Democrats, including John Fetterman and Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania, voted late Wednesday to block U.S. arms sales to Israel, the latest sign of the party’s growing split with the government led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over its continued military campaigns in the region.” | Punchbowl News
Report: Bresnahan Earns Millions After Voting to Cut His Own Taxes. “A report released by Americans for Tax Fairness found that U.S. House of Representatives Rep. Rob Bresnahan is set to save $6 million in taxes after voting for President Donald Trump’s tax cuts last year.” | Keystone
In conversation with U.S. Representative Mary Gay Scanlon. “Scanlon sat down with The Phoenix for an interview about higher education, Trump-era lawmaking and the current political moment.” | Swarthmore Phoenix
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2. Shapiro signs executive order protecting disability information from federal requests
“Governor Josh Shapiro signed three executive orders Wednesday aimed at protecting the rights and representation of Pennsylvanians with disabilities, including protecting them from any requests from the federal government for their personal information.
The governor ordered the creation of a Governor’s Advisory Commission on Persons with Disabilities, an update on the state board on developmental disabilities, and instructed his administration to “do everything in its power” to accommodate people with disabilities. | PennLive
Elsewhere
Martin, Topper, Lewis Fault Herky-Jerky Shapiro’s Politics at PLC. “During a panel discussion about the Shapiro file, Andrew Lewis and two of his former legislative colleagues, State Senate Appropriations Chairman Scott Martin and House Minority Leader Jesse Topper, described a Democratic administration full of unwelcome surprises. The three cited education and energy policy as examples. ” | Wide + Freedom
Shapiro wants to eliminate three “niche” tax breaks. Supporters say they should be expanded. “The tax credits, which offer a total of $10 million in incentives annually, are intended to encourage waterfront development and create jobs in the manufacturing and video game industries. But, according to the governor’s latest budget proposal, they are “duplicative” and “too niche or too miniature to make a real impact.”” | PA reflector
Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers are pushing a package of bills aimed at reducing energy costs. “The regulations are intended to reduce burden on the network while protecting payers from predatory pricing.” | WHY
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3. Pennsylvania Expanded Generative AI to 3,000 Employees, with Thousands More Taking Training
“Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday announced that the state has expanded the utilize of generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to more than 3,000 state employees at 35 agencies, with more signing up for training to begin using the technology.’ | StateScoop
Elsewhere
Term limits for Allegheny County officials who will be on the ballot in November. “The bill authorizes three separate ballot questions asking whether to establish a 12-year term limit for the county executive, board members, and government officials, including the comptroller, district attorney, sheriff, and treasurer.” | Pittsburgh Postal Newspaper
Pennsylvania county bans poll workers from using election prediction markets. “The board of elections in Delaware County near Philadelphia recently approved a resolution that amends the poll that workers take oath of office before the election, including a ban.” Let him vote
Mayor Cherelle Parker supports Street for Congress. “Thanks to Wednesday’s mayoral announcement, State Sen. Sharif Street now has the support of lawmakers in every corner of the district as he fights for votes in a high-stakes congressional primary.” | Questioner from Philadelphia
Erie Mayor Daria Devlin on how each day “brings its share of challenges”. “Devlin said that while learning how to run the city has been difficult, she believes all campaign promises will be kept.” | Erie Times-News
Editorial
4. What do you think about it?
- Local journalism brings communities together | Pittsburgh Postal Newspaper
- City Council’s ICE Out legislation reflects Philadelphia’s original and enduring purpose as a sanctuary | Dominic Vitiello
- Did NASA’s mission to the moon knock the White House out of orbit? | John Baer
- A gaming subsidy giveaway that should outrage every taxpayer in Dauphin County | PennLive
- Will taxes be great again? | Brandon Wetherbee
- Taxpayers see the benefits of one huge, stunning bill | Emily Brey
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5. Penguins-Flyers playoffs preview
“At the Olympic break, the Philadelphia Flyers were eight points out of a playoff spot. They were sixth in the Metropolitan Division and had played an significant role in a crowded Eastern Conference postseason race.
However, after a stunning 18-7-1 surge to end the regular season, they will make their first playoff appearance since 2020.
The Flyers’ reward is a playoff game against the player who has tormented them the most over the last two decades – and perhaps in their franchise’s history.’ | Pittsburgh Postal Newspaper
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