Joanna McClinton is the first woman to serve as speaker of the Pennsylvania House, ascending to the position on the strength of a one-vote Democratic majority.
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A day of firsts on the last day of Black History Month.
Rep. Joanna McClinton was elected Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday following the resignation of Rep. Mark Rozzi from the position.