The proposed legislation would align Pennsylvania’s transparency rules with the majority of other states.
By Anthony Hennen
Albert Eisenberg: Two cheers for Philly Mayor Jim Kenney
While other elected officials feel themselves unaccountable to press requests, Philly Mayor Jim Kenney leads an office that regularly replies on time, even to controversial issues. In our city, that deserves some praise.
By Albert Eisenberg
The Editors: Fetterman’s crude attacks on Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry
The candidate’s claims about the oil and gas industry tell only half the story.
From The Editors
Poll shows Dem challenger might beat Rep. Fitzpatrick over abortion issue
Fitzpatrick’s campaign disputes the result of what it calls a “push poll.”
By Linda Stein
Philadelphia councilman’s lack of transparency not unique
Councilmembers’ financial matters are often shrouded in mystery.
By Anthony Hennen
Kevin Mooney: Pennsylvania senators must defy teachers’ unions to offer lifeline scholarships to students in failed districts
The bill, already passed in the House, would aid children in the worst-performing districts.
By Kevin Mooney
R. Seth Williams: Poor black and brown communities suffer the most under Krasner
Larry Krasner is not a racist but his refusal to enforce the law in African American black communities has an equally destructive impact on the residents.
By R. Seth Williams
Philadelphia voters want lower property taxes, but higher taxes on the rich
City residents hold mixed views on taxation — except when it comes to the rich.
By Anthony Hennen
Ben Mannes: School shootings — solutions vs. politicization
Congress and the states need to focus on the most effective practices to curb gun violence. That’s the first step in keeping our streets from becoming killing fields.
By A. Benjamin Mannes