House GOP rebellion sinks defense bill, sends members home early

Speaker Mike Johnson lost a second straight rule vote Tuesday as 13 Republicans blocked the FY2027 spending package and annual defense policy bill over the stalled SAVE America Act, forcing the House home two days early for the July 4 recess.

Democratic socialist ousts 15-term Rep. DeGette in Colorado upset

Rep. Diana DeGette lost her Denver-area primary to 29-year-old democratic socialist Melat Kiros, while Sen. Michael Bennet was upset by state AG Phil Weiser in the governor's race, signaling an insurgent-left surge after last week's New York wins.

Supreme Court lifts limits on party-candidate campaign coordination

In NRSC v. FEC, the Court struck down caps on coordinated spending between party committees and candidates, a ruling expected to favor cash-flush Republican committees and reshape campaign finance heading into the midterms.

Pennsylvania budget officially late as Senate GOP recesses

Pennsylvania's budget blew past its June 30 deadline after Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (co-op: Central Electric, REA Energy, United Electric) recessed the chamber without a return date, though he said a deal could come as soon as next week.

Garrity agrees to pay $1M for security work at Shapiro's home

Treasurer Stacy Garrity agreed to cover roughly $1 million in disputed vendor bills for security upgrades at Gov. Josh Shapiro's private residence, defusing a threatened lawsuit between the two political rivals.

Pennsylvania Senate GOP blocks minimum-wage discharge resolution

The Republican-controlled Pennsylvania Senate voted 27-23 along party lines Tuesday to reject a discharge resolution that would have forced a floor vote on raising the state's minimum wage.

A hearing on proposed moratoria for data-center development applications Key points: Senate Bill 1345 would allow municipalities to impose up to an 18-month moratorium on high-impact data center applications, with a proposed amendment extending it to 36 months; A proposed amendment would impose a three-year statewide moratorium on hyperscale data center projects, raising questions about compatibility with municipal zoning authority and constitutional issues; Debate focused on the constitutionality of a moratorium, with arguments that local governments should retain control over land-use...

Designation of a state day in Pennsylvania Key points: The committee discussed a summary resolution designating July 18, 2026 as Piper Plover Day in Pennsylvania

Votes: HB 2359 171-31 · HB 2455 106-96 · HB 2460 180-22 · HB 2499 173-29 · SB 604 188-14 · HR 528 201-1 · HB 2529 198-4 · SB 1259 202-0 · HR 531 201-1 · HR 525 193-9 · HR 552 196-6 · HR 554 201-1 · HR 576 202-0

The Committee on Commerce reported Senate Bill 225 and the House agreed to it.

The bill limits HOA restrictions on rooftop solar and other amendments propose native plant use, lower voting thresholds for HOAs, and prohibit discrimination on energy source. Speakers withdrew or opposed amendments; no clear support stated.

Debate focused on banning NDAs between data centers and municipalities to increase transparency, with arguments about local control versus added bureaucracy.

Supporter argues administrators need collective bargaining for voice, fairness, and stability amid school changes; current protections insufficient. Opponent notes existing safeguards and questions need.

Debate highlighted that the bill would mandate hunting/trapping education in schools, adding Department of Education oversight and potential costs; opponents argue it is unnecessary and a mandate, while supporters say it is optional and expands program access.

Rep. Donahue: Supporters argue raising SWIFT equity limit to 20% improves investment flexibility, returns, and system stability.

Representative O'Mara urged House to vote yes, praising the bill’s role in expanding mental health access across state lines.

(Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 30, 2026 [MONITOR]

Laid on the table, June 30, 2026

First consideration, June 30, 2026 [MONITOR]

(Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 30, 2026 (keyword: data center)

First consideration, June 30, 2026 (keyword: data center)

Senate · Third Consideration (watchlist)

PJM issued Maximum Generation, Load Management and Low Voltage alerts for July 1 and forecast a July 2 peak of 166,304 MW that would top the 2006 all-time record, as DOE issued emergency 202c orders; real-time load sat near 113.5 GW with Western Hub at $35.54/MWh.

PJM members voted June 30 on Reliably Backstop Procurement and Connect-and-Manage proposals meant to keep AI data-center load from overloading the grid, with the PJM Board holding final say over the plant-contracting and interconnection rules.

Pennsylvania lawmakers back $1.7B electric-bill tax cut amid budget hole

Pennsylvania legislators in both parties have voted to support a tax cut that would lower electric bills statewide, but have said little about filling the resulting $1.7 billion gap it would open in the budget, Spotlight PA reported.

Cristopher Sanchez struck out nine over seven scoreless innings and Justin Turner homered for two runs as the Phillies shut out the Pirates 8-0 in Philadelphia; Bubba Chandler took the loss, falling to 3-8 after allowing five runs over 6.1 innings.

The Penguins acquired defenseman Kaedan Korczak from the Vegas Golden Knights on June 30 for Parker Wotherspoon, with Vegas retaining 50% of Korczak's salary, as NHL free agency opens Wednesday.