RealClearPennsylvania Week of June 1, 2026 Archives

RealClearPennsylvania AM Update

Monday, June 1

Rabb Wants to replicate Win Across the Country

Sam Janesch Inquirer

PA Lawmakers Targeting Data Center Development

Kaylee Lindenmuth ABC 27

Data Center Projects in Drawing Spark Debate in Gov. Race

Tom Lehman WGAL

PA Data Center Neighbor Charged With Terroristic Threats

C. Thompson Pennlive

Gov. Shapiro Wants ‘Responsible’ Data Center Development

Zoë Read WHYY

Allegheny County Foreclosures Surge

Tim Grant Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Primary Analysis

Ciarrocchi et al. NBC 10

What’s Next After Pittsburgh School Closures Approved?

M. Tomasic Post-Gazette

PA’s Reading Law Won’t Work Without Trained Teachers

VeAundrea Smith PennLive

A Busy Week Starts as Lawmakers Return to Harrisburg

Alton Northup ABC27

What Shapiro Seeks on Minimum Wage

Mark Walters Public Opinion

As the Betting Industry Grows, Kids as Young as 11 Get Gooked

David Gambacorta Inquirer

Tuesday, June 2

Shapiro Couldn’t Avoid Questions About Him. He Doesn't Want To.

E. Dovere CNN

Why Some Data Center Projects Won't Have to Follow Rules

C. Thompson PennLive

Morning Scrapple: Post Primary PA Poll Results

Staff Bravo Group

PA Fire Companies, Counties Push to Modernize Gaming Law

M. Parish Spotlight

Shapiro Pitches Data Center Incentives

Katie Huangpu Post-Gazette

Parker Wants Big Tech to Pay Up

Anna Orso Inquirer

Allegheny County Faces Continued Budget Issues

Megan Trotter Tribune-Review

PA House Staffer Narrowly Wins Crowded Primary

Sagner & Roth Inquirer

Bucks Congress Race to Feature Millions in PAC Spending

J. Rohan PhillyBurbs

4 Big Questions Heading Into PA Budget Negotiations

Justin Sweitzer City & State PA

Wednesday, June 3

State Lawmakers Won’t Back Mayor Parker’s Tax Hikes

Anna Orso Inquirer

Senior Care: Pennsylvania's Quiet Crisis

Garry Pezzano The Tribune-Democrat

PA is Failing to Review Child Deaths. Funding Could Help.

Jaxon White Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Sour on Data Centers

Dennis Owens Abc27

Cumberland Co. House Seat a National Dem Target

Charles Thompson Pennlive

PA's Senators Warn of Rising Antisemitism in Their Parties

J. Salant Post-Gazette

Nurse Practitioners Renew Push for Independence

Whitney Downard 90.5 WESA

Pennsylvania’s Economy is Among the Worst in the U.S.

Claudia Dimuro PennLive

Thursday, June 4

Fitzpatrick Helps Dems Pass Resolution on Iran

Sam Janesch Inquirer

Data Center Developers Dangle Millions in Perks for Twp.

C. Thompson PennLive

PA Undecided on Trump-Backed Great American State Fair

Mike D'Onofrio Axios

PA Lawmakers Seek Limits on Online Gambling Deposits

Jacob Geanous P-G

Shapiro Runs First Reelection Campaign TV Ad

Gillian McGoldrick Inquirer

McCormick, Meuser Defend Trump’s IRS Lawsuit

J.D. Prose PennLive

Calls for Countywide Study of Data Center Health Impacts

J. Horvath Times-Tribune

Friday, June 5

Senate Republicans Hold Out on a Budget Plan

Dennis Owens Abc27

Philly School Officials Cutting 340 Classroom Jobs

Kristen Graham Inquirer

Shapiro Releases First Campaign TV Ad

Steve Ulrich PoliticsPA

Philly City Council Rejected Mayor’s Tax on Uber, Airbnb

Sean Walsh Inquirer

'Nudification' Apps Have States ‘Scrambling’ to Regulate

Julia Kramer Center Square

PA Moves to Regulate Home Equity Investment Industry

Tim Grant Post-Gazette

How McCormick and Fetterman Will Vote on an AG Nominee

J.D. Prose Pennlive

Budget Talks Underway as PA's Deadline Approaches

Eric Scicchitano The Daily Item

Pennsylvania Should Lead, Not Obstruct, on Data Centers

Editorial Broad + Liberty

Protect Kids From Online Gambling

Editorial Inquirer