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
Is a mileage-based road fee in Pennsylvania’s future?
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
Pennsylvania’s alternate transportation funding plan ‘dead on arrival,’ legislators say
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
Poll flashes warning signs on Democrat-only “infrastructure” bill
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
Guy Ciarrocchi: A roadmap to reforming Pennsylvania
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
Trial of Antifa leader accused of 2018 Marines assault set to begin this month
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