Because the bill would make it a misdemeanor to “knowingly” and “intentionally” cause an officer to come into contact with a communicable disease, some Democrats believe it is discriminatory to certain groups.
By Todd Shepherd
Charles F. McElwee: John Heinz’s legacy — and Pennsylvania’s political future
Thirty years ago, Republican Sen. John Heinz – then Pennsylvania’s most popular public figure – died in a midair collision over suburban Philadelphia’s Lower Merion Township.
By Charles F. McElwee
George Hofmann: Mental illness and mass shootings
Let’s invite people with dangerous mental health issues into treatment, instead of denying that they exist.
By George Hofmann
Lawsuit challenging Medicaid abortion restrictions in Pennsylvania dismissed
A state judge dismissed a lawsuit on Friday that challenged the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s restrictions on Medicaid coverage for abortions.
By Christen Smith
Christine Flowers: How in the world did she get a promotion?
While Levine’s nomination was no surprise, considering the Biden administration’s focus on “inclusivity,” her lack of qualification for the job makes her confirmation by Congress baffling.
By Christine Flowers
Beth Ann Rosica: QR codes for students? CHOP’s plan for testing your child
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Policy Lab is shopping a mass testing project to local counties and school boards. Will parents even have a say in whether their children are tested? And what happens to their personal information?
By Beth Ann Rosica, Ph.D.
Philly Democratic party won’t endorse Krasner
Attendees of the Philadelphia Democratic Party’s Thursday policy committee hearing told Broad + Liberty that rising crime had led to a split over endorsement. One source said, “The kids are not safe, the seniors are not safe. I don’t feel safe letting my kid go down to the 7-11 to get a tank of gas.”
By Todd Shepherd
Courtney Duchene: Fighting poverty with jobs
Camden-based Hopeworks is expanding its job training and placement mission with an eye to fighting regional poverty, hundreds of jobs at a time.
By Courtney Duchene
Guy Ciarrocchi: Why this May’s primary ballot will not be boring
Voters will be presented with two ballot questions that could limit a governor’s currently unlimited emergency powers on this spring’s primary ballot. To confuse and frighten voters, the Wolf administration chose deceptive wording for the questions.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Delco lawmaker advocates for continued perk of state-supplied vehicles
Rep. Margo Davidson argued that she was a victim of cancel culture due to a proposed bill that would curb lawmaker use of state-owned vehicles. Davidson has been involved in multiple car accidents and incurred other car-related expenses with her government vehicles in recent years.
By Todd Shepherd