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📰 PA Policy Playbook Headlines. Street and Rabb have very different styles. Man arrested for making ‘politically violent’ threats to PA lawmakers online. PA-07 Candidates Are Exploiting a Controversial Legal Loophole to Boost Their Feeding Fans Campaigns on the PGA.
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The most vital story
1. PA-03: As state legislators, Street and Rabb had very different styles
“Almost a decade ago Chris Rabb AND Sharif Street entered the Pennsylvania State Capitol for the first time as elected officials and quickly made their position known in a variety of ways.
As Street and Rabb face off in Tuesday’s tight race to represent the 3rd Congressional District, the candidates’ legislative achievements – and their distinct governing styles – have become central to their bids for one of the most Democratic seats in the country.
Third favorite, doctor Unfortunately, Stanfordhas not held elected office but is supported by the outgoing candidate U.S. Representative Dwight Evans and other local members of Congress.” | Questioner from Philadelphia
Elsewhere
PA-10: Primary Preview for 2026: Stelson, Douglas Look For Capital District Democratic Nod. “The 10th Congressional District contests on the Democratic side don’t have the same numbers as PA-03 or PA-07, but they do have some drama as two candidates compete for the opportunity to challenge incumbent Republican Scott Perry in the fall.” | PoliticsPA
Fitzpatrick, Houlahan, Kelly, Smucker support bipartisan immigration reform bill. “A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers has signed on to an immigration reform proposal that is dividing House Republicans.” | Central Square
Experts say David Wecht’s decision to leave the Democratic Party is symbolic. “There couldn’t be a better time to do this,” said Berwood Yost, director of the Opinion Research Center at Franklin & Marshall College. “He’s in a position where it won’t hurt him for a long time.” | Grandstand overview
Fetterman speaks out after AP Supreme Court justice apparently split from Democratic Party over anti-Semitism. “After a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice appeared to indicate that he had abandoned the Democratic Party, declaring in a statement that he was ‘no longer registered with any political party,’ U.S. Senator John Fetterman noted that he understood the man’s decision.” | Fox News
Country
2. Man arrested for ‘politically violent’ threats against PA lawmakers online, state police say
“Twenty Pennsylvania lawmakers were allegedly threatened online by a Lebanon County resident who police say posted a “hit list” and mentioned a “Memorial Day operation,” law enforcement records show.
Male, 42 years venerable Adam G. Berryhillwas arrested last week by Pennsylvania State Police officers and charged with making terroristic threats, according to an agency report on the incident. The report said that in overdue April, Berryhill allegedly made “politically brutal” posts on his X account and made statements regarding the “shooting.”
The state police report names 20 state legislators – all Democrats – from the House and Senate who were allegedly threatened. | PA reflector
Elsewhere
Two Republicans are competing in the primary election for PA lieutenant governor. “This year’s Republican Party primary for lieutenant governor includes two candidates from western Pennsylvania who say their resumes are right for the role.” | PennLive
Pennsylvania won’t test internet-connected electronic surveys in elementary school in 2026. “The Pennsylvania Department of State is postponing a pilot program to connect electronic voter rolls, devices used by election workers to check voters at polling places, to the Internet.” | PoliticsPA
Zimmerman and Miller want to change who writes ballot questions. “In hopes of making the process more impartial, three Lancaster County lawmakers are sponsoring a bill to shift writing responsibility to the Legislative Reference Bureau. Lawyers from both major parties work on the LRB, which writes all legislation requested by members of the General Assembly. ” | Lancaster’s independence
Around the Republic of Poland
3. PA-07: Congressional Candidates Are Using This Controversial Loophole to Boost Their Campaigns
“Three of the four Democrats are using a tactic known as redboxing.” Critics say this tactic, in which candidates publicly signal their communications strategies on the campaign’s website to outside groups, bypasses campaign finance laws that limit campaigns’ ability to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money.” | Morning call
Elsewhere
PA-07: Congressional Hope Denies Claims He Meddled in TIF Dixie Cup Voting in Northampton County. “Democratic congressional candidate Lamont McClure denies allegations that he tried to pressure the Northampton County Legislature to provide public funds for the Dixie Cup transformation project.” | LehighValley News
HD-45: Catena faces outrage over post office, rejects calls to resign from Council and exit House race. “Advocates and community members are calling on Allegheny County Council President Pat Catena to resign and stop running for a state House seat after his campaign sent out a mailer accusing rival Brittany Bloam of being “backed by a far-left group that advocates for transgender athletes in our sports.”” | THAT’S ALL
HD-166: Vitali Represented Haverford Twp. Since 1993, Delco Democrats have wanted someone recent. “State Rep. Greg Vitali has represented his Delaware County district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for 33 years. The Democratic Party says the May 19 primary election will come to change that. ” | Questioner from Philadelphia
PA observed that 145 thousand people canceled ACA insurance due to monthly cost spikes. “More than 145,000 Pennsylvanians have dropped coverage under the Affordable Care Act in recent months since their premiums skyrocketed, marking a steady decline in enrollment that state officials expect will last well into 2026.” | USA Today Network
Editorial
4. What do you think about it?
- Late night truth-revealing social storms that open a window into the president’s mind | Anthony DeBarros and Annie Linskey
- America at 250 – The Republic will be won or lost on your street | Dwight Boddorf
- Trump is not trying to save America; He’s trying to take away our right to vote Cynthia A. Baldwin
- Philadelphia should pause charter renewals until recent rating system is ready | Joel D. Boyd
- PA leads the fight against state aid fraud | Select Arkosh
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5. How the PGA Championship feeds 200,000 fans
“The logistics of feeding approximately 200,000 spectators at the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club this week is no uncomplicated task.
Meals are prepared and cooked on site – coordinated by 60 chefs, 170 managers and approximately 800 catering staff. Setup began in February, when more than 150 semi-trucks began transporting equipment and supplies for the 10 kitchens on site.
Approximately 600,000 square feet of space was built for food service purposes. | Axios Philadelphia
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