Overview

• 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.