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 […]
Six new laws in Pennsylvania
(The Center Square) – To put a bow on 2025, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed six new laws in Harrisburg. Six […]
Northeast Philly’s Joe Picozzi looks back on a year in the state senate
A few weeks after Sen. Joseph Picozzi took the oath of office — now 30, he is now one of […]
New proposal would mandate English language proficiency test for drivers
(The Center Square) – As concern for the role of immigrants in traffic fatalities increases following a series of highly […]
Ben Mannes: The cloud over Harrisburg
Ethics questions mount for Gov. Shapiro.
By A. Benjamin Mannes