Sadly, I’ve seen a lot of fraud, waste and abuse of our tax dollars. I cut my political teeth in […]
Beth Ann Rosica: Shapiro’s vacancies create a quorum controversy
Beth Ann Rosica’s writings are a blend of news, opinion, and analysis. Last week, Broad + Liberty exposed serious […]
Beth Ann Rosica: Questions mount at PHRC as vacancies, resignations, and an investigation collide
PHRC faces questions of independence, oversight, and accountability
By Beth Ann Rosica
Felice Fein: Counties and Commonwealth face challenges with current right-to-know law
On Monday, March 23, 2026 the Pennsylvania House Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations Committee chaired by Rep. David Delloso held a […]
Paid family leave proposal: Vital safety net or massive tax increase?
(The Center Square) – To convince colleagues that Pennsylvania workers need access to paid family and medical leave, state Rep. […]
Tom Sofield: Taxpayers are paying a “Legacy Tax” for public notices
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 […]