Note: June 19th marks the celebration of Juneteenth, the holiday marking the end of slavery in the United States. This week, both branches of Congress voted to make Juneteenth the nation’s 12th federal holiday. Two of Ceisler Media’s bright
Ceisler Media Director Keegan Gibson breaks down results from May’s primary in the Steel City and forecasts what further change may be coming. Progressives continue their steady ascent in Allegheny County, with a marquee win and groundwork for more success
As the Capitol returns to normal—sort of—lawmakers find themselves with a huge surplus. Senior VP Kurt Knaus forecasts some unique budget debates. Pennsylvania’s budget debate is an annual rite of passage. The administration and members of legislative leadership rush to
A Message from Larry Ceisler There’s a lot to enjoy in this month’s Ceisler Media Newsletter. First, directly below this note, you’ll see my day-after analysis of Pennsylvania’s primary election. There’s a lot to discuss, from Mayor Bill Peduto’s loss
Special Projects Director Jeff Barg felt the patriotic pull to serve as an election inspector in Philadelphia. His first day on the job went smoothly—sort of. It was 7 a.m., I was surrounded by nearly two dozen of my most
Q: Let’s start with Democratic primary in Pittsburgh, where State Rep. Ed Gainey beat Mayor Bill Peduto. What turned that race and caused a two-term incumbent to lose? Larry Ceisler: Number one, Pittsburgh has a history of two-term mayors. And