Pennsylvania Recognizes 2023 as 'Taylor Swift Era'

State Resolution Highlights Singer's Cultural, Economic Influence and Role in Voter Mobilization

Pennsylvania's House of Representatives has officially recognized 2023 as the 'Taylor Swift Era' in the state, passing the resolution on the singer's 34th birthday.
The resolution, which passed 103-100, highlighted Swift's cultural and economic influence, her role in encouraging voter registration, and her contributions to the state's economy through her tour.
The resolution faced opposition, primarily from Republicans, with some arguing that Swift had abandoned her home state when she moved to Nashville as a teenager.
Swift's influence on young voters was emphasized, with Democratic Rep. Maureen Madden noting that the singer's popularity among the 18- to 24-year-old demographic could have significant political impact.
The resolution comes at a time when women are breaking numerous glass ceilings in local politics, with the first woman elected as mayor of Philadelphia and the first woman chosen as Allegheny's county executive.