• 46% of PA voters say they are “worse off” than a year ago, a sentiment consistent over recent years. [F&M Poll]
• Elon Musk donated $75 million to a pro-Trump PAC and is offering free talks to PA voters, drawing concern over election laws. [Penn Live]

• The U.S. is accumulating debt at a rate of $1 trillion every 100 days. [Watch]
• 86% of the PA residents believe that shale gas development is important to the state’s economy. [Resources Poll]
• Companies across PA have still not claimed any of the $2.6 billion tax credit package which was enacted in 2022 to encourage natural gas use. [Spotlight PA]

• Registered Democrats in Erie County dropped 18% over the past four years in the key presidential swing county. [Newsweek]

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Candidates touched upon the AG's relationship to the state economy, local DAs, and—most importantly—the high-stakes drama of Philly and Pittsburgh pro sports.

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Tune in for a debate between two long-time Republican strategists, Craig Snyder and Dennis Powell. PA's swing state voters will determine who wins the presidency – each participant makes his case for the top of the ticket.

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