Fetterman shares candid moment with Trump supporter on picket line
Also inside: Rep. Maxwell Frost on the Speakership debacle and how it impacts communities
A lot of ink has been spilled about John Fetterman’s campaign last year – one that repeatedly surprised observers, both in politics and media. Fetterman’s success as a candidate owed itself to many factors, including his authenticity, populist approach to politics, and consistency in showing up for working people.
This approach was on full display again last week, as Fetterman visited striking workers on the picket line at the Macks Truck plant in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania.
Our Pennsylvania newsroom, The Keystone, was live on the ground to cover Fetterman’s visit, and our political correspondent Sean Kitchen stayed late, after most reporters left, and caught was perhaps the defining moment of the day: a candid conversation between Fetterman and a striking worker who supports Donald Trump.
Check out our exclusive video, which is now up to over 700,000 views on TikTok:
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ARIZONA
Gov. Katie Hobbs and AG Kris Mayes prevent Saudis from taking state’s groundwater
From The Copper Courier: According to estimates from the state government, the Saudi-backed company Fondomonte had extracted $4 million worth of groundwater from Arizona, which is enough to supply 50,000 homes with water for a year. Now, Gov. Katie Hobbs and Attorney General Kris Mayes are putting a stop to it.
FLORIDA
Maxwell Frost: ‘The Republican Party is not ready to govern.’
From Floricua: “Let’s say something happens in Florida. I can’t introduce a bill right now that can be voted on, because the committees are not working. So, there’s real, local impacts here that maybe people don’t feel immediately, but over time can have a real impact on us.”
IOWA
Moms for Liberty wants to bring the culture wars to six Iowa school districts
From Iowa Starting Line: Last year, Moms for Liberty was behind several “culture war” education bills that became law. Now, they are not only endorsing candidates in this year’s school board races, but some candidates have connections to the group.
MICHIGAN
Exclusive interview with Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks
From The ‘Gander: State Sen. Winnie Brinks sat down with The ’Gander to discuss what it means for her to be the first woman to lead the state Senate.
NEVADA
Seniors tout savings from Inflation Reduction Act at event with Sen. Jacky Rosen
From The Nevadan/El Nevadense: Sen. Rosen supported passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which implemented a $35 monthly cap on out-of-pocket insulin costs for seniors on Medicare Part D. The law is now helping Nevadans save money on life-saving medication.
NORTH CAROLINA
GOP legislators override vetoes of laws that could cause election chaos and increase pollution
From Cardinal & Pine: The Republican-controlled General Assembly overrode several vetoes from Gov. Roy Cooper last week, enacting laws that will likely make it harder for North Carolinians to vote and easier for industries to pollute the state’s waterways.
VIRGINIA
Virginians’ wallets are at stake in this year’s legislative elections
From Dogwood: Just before the next legislative session, Gov. Glenn Youngkin will unveil a new two-year budget. That means that Virginia’s upcoming November elections will have a massive impact on how state money gets spent – and who it helps and hurts.
Wisconsin
Assembly Republicans pass anti-trans bills, despite Evers’ veto promise
From Up North News: Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly voted Thursday to pass bills that would ban transgender youth from obtaining gender-affirming medical care and participating in high school and college sports teams. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers has promised to veto all three bills.
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