The purchase of individual test kits may mark a shift away from the “pooled testing” that has failed to catch on with a majority of K-12 schools in the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd
Citizens battle for open records after Montgomery County proposed thousands in fees
Montgomery County says it is a model for providing transparent Right-to-Know Law requests. Two Delaware Valley citizens argue otherwise in court.
By Todd Shepherd
Hospital association sues DHS over pro-union language in Medicaid contracts
Lawsuit argues that DHS doesn’t have the authority to include collective bargaining language in Medicaid contracts.
By Anthony Hennen
Matozzo + Riboni: A public bank is antithetical to Pennsylvania’s history and traditions
A public bank flies in the face of legal precedent.
By Christian Matozzo and Lorenzo Riboni
Watchdog group calls BS on Philly’s budget numbers
A public finance watchdog group gave Philadelphia an “F” for its budget numbers and says the city’s attempting to hide a debt burden.
By Gregory Bresiger
Wolf sides with local governments in rejecting gun rights bill
Gov. Tom Wolf has vetoed legislation designed to protect Pennsylvania residents’ Second Amendment rights against municipalities that enact restrictive gun ordinances.
By Victor Skinner
Wolf unveils plan to spend Pennsylvania’s remaining $1.7B in federal Covid relief
Gov. Tom Wolf outlined a plan Wednesday to funnel federal pandemic relief funds to the commonwealth’s families, businesses, health care workers and community revitalization efforts.
By Victor Skinner
Chester County DA Deb Ryan hit with discrimination suit
A longtime Chester County law enforcement official is suing the county and District Attorney Deb Ryan, claiming racial discrimination.
By Linda Stein
Pennsylvania lawmaker pitches new sales tax for local purposes
State Rep. Michael Sturla, D-Lancaster, spelled out a proposal to allow counties to enact a 1% sales tax that local municipalities can use.
By Victor Skinner
Beth Ann Rosica: West Chester’s reign of error continues
The West Chester Borough Council’s vaccine mandate epitomizes government overreach and denies hardworking Borough staff employment opportunities. When will the “reign of error” end?
By Beth Ann Rosica