The high court majority did not detail its reasoning in the brief order. Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by the other two liberal justices, issued a scathing dissent.

"The voters ... chose the progressives," an elections expert said. "That's how democratic elections work. There is no consolation prize."

The Trump Administration froze Title X funds to Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania. The organization was hoping Philadelphia would fill the gap, but the city's budget doesn't include it.

About 160 district teachers are pursuing permanent career and technical education credentials. Philly is one of just a handful of districts that had not paid for CTE teachers' certificates.

So far, the 2026 GOP race for governor has a few contenders deciding whether to run.