A finding of bad faith by the Office of Open Records is very unusual. Read more about this one here: wesa.fm/politics-gover… 90.5 WESA

Sometimes I wish nice guys always finished last.

Via Julia Zenkevich wesa.fm/politics-gover…

.Kate Giammarise has been digging into how local governments across Pennsylvania are spending their share of a nationwide settlement with opioid companies. We teamed up to take a look at how Pittsburgh is spending its share of the money: wesa.fm/courts-justice…

On the ground at the Trump rally as it ended. Great reporting here from @npr member station 90.5 WESA — Oliver Morrison & Chris Potter. wesa.fm/politics-gover…

This is what we have learned so far about the shooter yesterday. We're continuing to update this story, so if you have any additional leads please send them my way: wesa.fm/courts-justice…

I looked at what 24 different people said in 13 different media outlets, including our own--trying to answer the question: Who was Thomas Crooks? Some of the descriptions of him that have come out now seem more credible--others less so. wesa.fm/courts-justice…

the unprecedented times™️ keep rolling on

Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey remarks on President Joe Biden dropping out of the race. Gainey says Biden’s “support has been vital for the future of our city. I thank him for once again showing leadership by stepping aside for the good of our country and our party.”

"It's a month before the convention: I already have my Biden-Harris T-shirt" -- local Democratic delegates and western PA politicians react to Biden's departure and the path ahead. wesa.fm/politics-gover…

future historians will study this

Josh Shapiro, being asked at a presser re a federal climate-change grant, is predictably asked whether he would serve as Harris' VP. Predictably doesn't answer: "That's a deeply personal decision, and a decision that really should be made free from any political pressure."

Shapiro says that while he spoke to Harris on Sunday, the focus was solely on how to defeat Trump. "What I am focused on is making sure we don't go back to Donald Trump's chaos." That said, notes he has known Harris for 20 years, and as state AG beat Trump repeatedly in court.

Adam Schiff unveils bill extending FOIA transparency to judiciary trib.al/oKu87IF

7 Narcan vending machines in Allegheny County will dispense overdose reversal drug for free wesa.fm/health-science… 90.5 WESA

New: Kamala Harris did not pick Gov. Josh Shapiro to be her running mate, instead opting for fellow rust belt Gov. Tim Walz. Via Spotlight PA spotlightpa.org/news/2024/08/j…

New: Pennsylvania's $13.5 billion surplus will be half gone within the next two years, according to a fiscal analysis by a state agency, meaning lawmakers have some tough choices ahead of them in future budget fights. spotlightpa.org/news/2024/08/b…

Ed Gainey's communications director Maria Montano has resigned amid controversy surrounding an Israel boycott petitions she and other public employees and politicos signed. wesa.fm/politics-gover…

very out of office