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Month: August 2021

Crime

The Editors: To stop Philly’s cycle of violence, D.A. Krasner must prosecute gun crimes

August 8, 2021September 3, 2021
The Editors
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As city leaders debate symbolic declarations on gun violence, and with Philly on track to hit a record 500 homicides in 2021, the Editors at Broad + Liberty humbly offer one real solution to the violence crisis plaguing our city: That D.A. Larry Krasner actually effectively prosecutes gun crimes. Nothing else matters if he cannot do this.
By The Editors

Energy

Is a mileage-based road fee in Pennsylvania’s future?

August 6, 2021August 7, 2021
Rick Woelfel

As gas tax revenue slips, Pennsylvania leaders are searching for new ways to meet the state’s long-term transportation needs and costs. A mileage-based road fee may be on the horizon, among other implementations to elevate funding.
By Rick Woelfel

Transportation

Pennsylvania’s alternate transportation funding plan ‘dead on arrival,’ legislators say

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021
Christen Smith
1

A package of transportation revenue options proposed last week will not pass the General Assembly this year, legislators said, leaving questions about how the state will address its multibillion dollar infrastructure problem.
By Christen Smith

Politics

Poll flashes warning signs on Democrat-only “infrastructure” bill

August 4, 2021August 20, 2021
Joe Silverstein

As Democrats contemplate a three-to-four trillion dollar “human infrastructure” bill to add to a bipartisan infrastructure bill, a national poll shows significant vulnerability in key swing Congressional Districts.
By Joe Silverstein

The Economy

Guy Ciarrocchi: A roadmap to reforming Pennsylvania

August 3, 2021August 5, 2021
Guy Ciarrocchi
1

Pennsylvania’s growth is stagnant–but it doesn’t have to be. A few simple reforms could turn the state into a beacon of hope in America
By Guy Ciarrocchi

Crime

Trial of Antifa leader accused of 2018 Marines assault set to begin this month

August 2, 2021July 25, 2021
Joe Silverstein
15

Alcoff has been charged with aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation, conspiracy, terroristic threats, receiving stolen property, and other felonies stemming from a 2018 attack on two U.S. Marines.
By Joe Silverstein

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Op-Ed

Christine Flowers: With shocking Chavez revelations come questions for Huerta

Christine Flowers: With shocking Chavez revelations come questions for Huerta

schedule March 23 2026
ink_pen Christine Flowers

Another myth has crumbled, decades after death extinguished the person but not the legend. Cesar Chavez, he of United Farmworker […]

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