Steven Paiva

Steven Paiva is a communications professional and political operative located in Southeastern New England. He has served as Communications Director for a congressional campaign, Legislative Aide in a state legislature, and Deputy Director of Communications for a state agency. He now runs a political communications strategy consulting practice.

Trump-Aligned Super PAC Pours $3.3 Million Into NJ-07 to Defend Kean

National Republicans are opening their wallets to protect Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s New Jersey seat, with a super PAC tied…

3 days ago

Thousands of NYC Special Needs Students Start School Year Without Bus Service

New York City's public school system opened this fall with roughly 2,000 students, the overwhelming majority of them children with…

3 days ago

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Pushes to Rename Lake Erie After Trump's Lake Ontario Move

A Pennsylvania state lawmaker wants Lake Erie renamed "Lake Pennsylvania," following President Trump's move to rebrand Lake Ontario as "Lake…

3 days ago

DOJ Sues Amore After Rhode Island Stonewalls Voter Data Request

The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit against Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore this week for refusing to…

3 days ago

New Hampshire Senate Race Suddenly Becomes a Toss-Up

New Hampshire’s open U.S. Senate race is rapidly turning into one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026…

4 days ago

Hochul Puts the Brakes on New York’s Data Center Boom

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is putting another roadblock in front of the state’s growing data-center industry, this time urging…

5 days ago

AOC Says She’s Boycotting Ed Sheeran Over Macklemore Tour Fallout

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is putting Ed Sheeran on mute. The New York Democrat told TMZ Tuesday that she is boycotting…

5 days ago

Bresnahan and Cognetti Agree to PA-08 Debate

Republican U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan and Democratic challenger Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti committed this week to face off in a…

5 days ago

Mamdani Sues Trump Administration Over Rule That Could Deny Green Cards to Immigrants Using Public Benefits

New York City is taking the Trump administration to court over a new immigration rule that could make an immigrant’s…

6 days ago

Pennsylvania Health Insurance Rates Could Surge Again as Shapiro Administration Says Its Hands Are Tied

Pennsylvania residents could be facing another major jump in health insurance costs in 2027, with insurers seeking premium increases as…

6 days ago

Sherrill's Lieutenant Governor Under the Microscope

New Jersey's lieutenant governor is under investigation less than eight months into the job. Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell, who also…

6 days ago

Shapiro Finally Agrees to Debate Garrity

After months of pressure from Republican challenger Stacy Garrity, Gov. Josh Shapiro has agreed to take the debate stage. Pennsylvania…

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Fetterman Goes Full MAGA in Video at GOP's Dallas Convention

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) appeared in a prerecorded video played at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas this…

1 week ago

Providence Mayor Falls to Democratic Socialist in Primary Upset

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley lost his bid for a second term Tuesday night, defeated in the Democratic primary by state…

2 weeks ago

McKee Loses Democratic Primary to Foulkes, First RI Governor Ousted in Over 30 Years

Gov. Dan McKee's bid for a second full term is over. Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, defeated the incumbent…

2 weeks ago

Stefanik, Gottheimer Launch Bipartisan Caucus to Confront Campus Antisemitism

Two members of Congress from opposite sides of the political aisle are teaming up on an issue that has become…

2 weeks ago

John Fetterman Is Becoming a Democrat Without a Party

Sen. John Fetterman used to be one of Pennsylvania Democrats’ biggest political weapons. Now, his own party increasingly wants little…

2 weeks ago

Sununu Wins NH GOP Senate Primary, Sets Up Battle for Shaheen's Seat

Former Sen. John Sununu is headed back to the general election ballot. NBC News and CBS News both projected Tuesday…

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