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Joanna McClinton became the first woman to be elected as speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday after Mark Rozzi resigned his post. McClinton, a Democrat from Philadelphia, represents the state's 191st District. She previously served as House majority leader and minority leader.
Philadelphia state Rep. Joanna McClinton on Tuesday became the first woman to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House
The leadership reshuffling came nearly two months after Rep. Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat, became the surprise choice for speaker.
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Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks) resigned as Speaker of the House Tuesday morning and handed the gavel to Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia/Delaware), the first woman and second African American to hold