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Top Story

1. Fire Set at Shapiro’s Home is the Latest in a String of Political Violence

“Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro angrily called for an end to rising political violence just hours after a man broke into the governor’s mansion and set it on fire, forcing Shapiro and his family to flee into the night.

It was the latest in a string of partisan political attacks in the United States.

“This kind of violence is becoming far too common in our society. And I don’t give a damn if it’s coming from one particular side or the other,” Shapiro said. “It has to stop.”” (AP)

Elsewhere

PA Man Charged With Attempting to Kill Gov. Josh Shapiro Told Police He Hated Him and Would Have Beaten Him. “The Harrisburg man charged with the attempted homicide of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family arrived at the governor’s mansion early Sunday armed with a hammer and gasoline-filled beer bottles.” (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Man Accused of Trying to Kill Josh Shapiro Lost His Home, Tried Suicide, Was Melting Down. “Cody Balmer’s paper trail of mortgage foreclosures, custody fights and lower-level brushes with the law — and at one point, even an attempted suicide — also paint a picture of a guy for whom life appeared to be melting down.” (PennLive)

What We Know About the Elite PA State Police Detail Assigned to Protect Gov. Josh Shapiro. “These troopers are assigned to an elite, specially trained detail known as the Executive Services Office, which has protected Pennsylvania’s governors, lieutenant governors, and their families for decades.” (Spotlight PA)

Ex-PA Governors, Officials Denounce Attack on Governor’s Residence, Fear For Future of Democracy, Society. “Tom Wolf almost never stayed overnight in the Governor’s Residence most of his eight years leading the state, but Sunday’s firebombing there as the current governor and family slept hit home.” (WVIA)

What the Josh Shapiro Attack Reveals. “Josh Shapiro is very lucky to be alive. Things could have been much worse.” (The Atlantic)

Pittsburgh’s Jewish Community Reeling After Arson Attack on Gov. Shapiro’s Home. “News of the assault has reopened wounds in Pittsburgh’s Jewish community,Jordan Golin said, just 5½ years after 11 people from three congregations were killed while worshipping at the Tree of Life building in Squirrel Hill.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

State

2. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Defends Trump Tariffs in Visit to Pennsylvania

“Brent Copenhaver and his wife Stacey own Talview Dairy Farm, a dairy operation in Lebanon County, and sell most of their milk regionally in Pennsylvania.

To Brent, he thinks there is currently one big issue farmers across Pennsylvania are thinking about.” (Penn Capital-Star)

Elsewhere

US Ag Secretary Says Agency Plans Farmer Aid Program to Combat Tariff Turmoil During Lancaster County Stop. “U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Monday her department is organizing a program to deliver subsidies to farmers facing financial turmoil from President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war with China.” (LNP)

Pennsylvania Broadband Vote Leaves $25.5 Million in Federal Funds at Risk. “Pennsylvania’s access to $25.5 million in federal grant money to assure equity in providing speedy internet service for every home and business is uncertain after the state failed to take the first step needed to receive the money.” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)

Remote Stalking Bill Passes House, Again. “If ever it makes it to the governor’s desk, the legislation would prohibit the use of electronic location tracking devices to monitor another person’s movement without their permission.” (The Center Square)

Around The Commonwealth

3. Philly DA Challenger Patrick Dugan Frames Himself as ‘The Real Reformer’ in First TV Ad of the Campaign

“In the first television ads of the race to become Philadelphia district attorney, former Municipal Court Judge Patrick Dugan is framing himself as “the real reformer” in a subtle jab at progressive incumbent Larry Krasner.

The commercial, set to begin airing on cable networks across the city this week, features Dugan introducing himself to voters as a military veteran and former judge who would balance offering “second chances” to nonviolent offenders with securing “safer neighborhoods.”” (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Elsewhere

Bresnahan: WNEP Didn’t Renew Fiancée’s Contract Because of Relationship. “WNEP-TV didn’t renew Chelsea Strub’s contract as an on-air news employee because of her relationship with U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan, the Republican congressman said Saturday at a GOP rally.” (Scranton Times-Tribune)

Republican Lehigh County Executive Candidates Make Nearly Identical Pitches in Allentown Debate. “Republican voters’ work of choosing between Roger MacLean and Mike Welsh is no easier after the debate.” (LehighValleyNews)

Ulrich Resigns as Mayor of Shamokin Due to Health Reasons. “Rick Ulrich said COVID has left him with persistent health issues, including being short of breath, that prevented him from properly executing the duties of his office.” (Sunbury News-Item)

Several Offices Up For Elections in Beaver County. Which Primary Races Are Contended? “Several local elections will appear on Beaver County ballots as another election season approaches.” (Beaver County Times)

Editorial

4. Speak Your Mind

• The Arson Attack on Gov. Shapiro is Yet Another Troubling Escalation of Political Violence. (Philadelphia Inquirer) 
• Why Wasn’t the Governor’s Residence Better Protected? (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
• Political Violence Must Be Decried Every Day. (Greensburg Tribune-Review)
• I Love Seeing Anti-Trump Protests. Like Many Other Black Folks, I Won’t Be Joining Them. (Solomon Jones)
• The U.S. Has a Political Violence Problem. Can We Solve It Before It’s Too Late? (John L. Micek)
• Cyber Charter Audit Renews Calls For Reform in PA – What It Could Mean in Erie. (Susan Spicka)
• Democrats Need to Rewrite Their Opposition Playbook. (Bradford Fitch)
• “My Dear Mr. President.” (Jackie Robinson)

1 Baseball Thing

5. Every MLB Team’s Walk-Up Music

Wouldn’t you like to have a walk-up song when you enter the office every morning like Major League Baseball players? Here is a compilation of every walk-up song in the MLB this season. (Apple Music)

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