Shapiro says Mastriano is a threat to democracy. Is that why he tried to help him win the Republican nomination?
By Todd Shepherd
Moving the goalposts? GOP says Dems walking back goals to flip PA legislative chambers
GOP says Democrats were boasting last year they could possibly flip majority control in either of Pennsylvania’s two legislative chambers, but the robust language is now scaled back.
by Todd Shepherd
Philly Democrat ostracized by his party last year retakes committee role, running for re-election
After being stripped of a committee chairmanship last year, Northeast Philly State Rep. Kevin Boyle has returned to the good graces of his party without explanation.
By Todd Shepherd
Broad + Liberty investigative reporter Todd Shepherd testifies in Harrisburg on CTCL “Zuckbucks”
On April 5, investigative reporter Todd Shepherd testified to the Pennsylvania State Government Affairs Committee. The following is a transcript of his testimony.
By Todd Shepherd
Records request shows no communications from Krasner seeking better forensic technologies for law enforcement
A Broad + Liberty Right-to-Know request shows Philly D.A. Krasner’s office has yet to contact a single elected official to make the case for forensics.
By Todd Shepherd
“Back to School PA” funder says union-backed school board members should recuse from contract approvals
Political contributions from teachers unions seen as conflicts of interest on upcoming contract negotiations.
By Todd Shepherd
Philly’s own metrics create confusion over fate of indoor mask mandate
The city admits using two different sets of data, vexing curious citizens.
By Todd Shepherd
West Chester Area School District promises policy review after political survey distributed schoolwide
The school district has promised to review its internal policies after a survey asking high school students how their parents voted in 2020 went viral on social media.
By Todd Shepherd
West Chester Area School District stays silent on allegations of politicized surveys given to students
A tweet alleges students in West Chester were asked to complete a survey detailing their parents’ voting habits, news consumption, and whether they “resist political change” or “believe in…equality.”
Upper Darby Council approves investigation into Mayor Keffer’s administration
Two weeks of intense politicking in Upper Darby culminated in a vote to approve an investigation into how Mayor Barbarann Keffer’s administration has handled an allotment of federal money.
By Todd Shepherd