Whether it’s a school board deciding on a several-hundred million dollar budget with a tax hike or the supervisors or […]
Ben Mannes: Pennsylvania’s welfare fraud rate soars 165% in 2025
The Commonwealth joins Minnesota and California at the center of a growing national aid‑abuse furor
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Sharon Sorg: No pitchers call their own strikes — public notices require the same independence
Life is hectic. Keeping track of work, home and family commitments is challenging enough. Now imagine adding another task to […]
David Sanko: Real transparency means meeting people where they are
Every year, Pennsylvania’s townships celebrate “Sunshine Week” to highlight the vital importance of open government. But as we observe this […]
Ben Mannes: Noem’s fall shows why independent watchdogs matter at every level of government
After a contentious Congressional hearing, President Trump’s announcement of a forced departure of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came because […]
Congressional Committee presses Shapiro administration on Medicaid fraud in Pennsylvania
By Todd Shepherd A U.S. House committee is pressing the Shapiro administration on Medicaid fraud in the commonwealth, asking the […]
Shapiro charged taxpayers for luxury hotels, critics question spending
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat and a likely 2028 presidential candidate, spent nearly $1,700 of taxpayer dollars for three nights at high-end, […]
PA highly taxes gas for roads, yet many factors still make them lousy
In 2025, Pennsylvania had the fourth-highest state gasoline tax in America. The commonwealth held the No. 3 spot the prior […]
Becky Corbin: A New Year’s resolution for opioid accountability
Pennsylvania is entering a consequential new phase in its response to the opioid epidemic. With most major opioid lawsuits now settled, […]
Federal tax lien deepens questions over Delco council president’s unpaid taxes
The federal government last year placed a lien on Delaware County Council President Richard Womack (D) for $141,540 in unpaid […]