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Krasner’s office failed to prosecute previous charges against suspect in murder of 11-year-old boy

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021
Todd Shepherd
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Khaleek Cooper-Baldwin was arraigned in November of last year on assault charges. Four months later, all the charges were dismissed because of a lack of prosecution by the DA. He turned himself in on Friday after cops had said he was the prime suspect in the murder of Harley Belance.
By Todd Shepherd

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Bi-partisan bill upping penalties for spitting on cops splits S.E. Dems

March 31, 2021March 31, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Because the bill would make it a misdemeanor to “knowingly” and “intentionally” cause an officer to come into contact with a communicable disease, some Democrats believe it is discriminatory to certain groups.
By Todd Shepherd

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Lawsuit challenging Medicaid abortion restrictions in Pennsylvania dismissed

March 30, 2021March 31, 2021
Christen Smith

A state judge dismissed a lawsuit on Friday that challenged the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s restrictions on Medicaid coverage for abortions.
By Christen Smith

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Philly Democratic party won’t endorse Krasner

March 26, 2021March 29, 2021
Todd Shepherd
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Attendees of the Philadelphia Democratic Party’s Thursday policy committee hearing told Broad + Liberty that rising crime had led to a split over endorsement. One source said, “The kids are not safe, the seniors are not safe. I don’t feel safe letting my kid go down to the 7-11 to get a tank of gas.”
By Todd Shepherd

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Delco lawmaker advocates for continued perk of state-supplied vehicles

March 25, 2021April 5, 2021
Todd Shepherd
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Rep. Margo Davidson argued that she was a victim of cancel culture due to a proposed bill that would curb lawmaker use of state-owned vehicles. Davidson has been involved in multiple car accidents and incurred other car-related expenses with her government vehicles in recent years.
By Todd Shepherd

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Free Speech advocates: St. Joseph’s ignored its own policy by suspending professor over tweets

March 25, 2021March 29, 2021
Todd Shepherd

A Foundation for Individual Rights in Education attorney says that St. Joseph’s University is contradicting its own commitment to constitutionally protected speech.
By Todd Shepherd

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Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey says Rachel Levine nomination ‘unearned’

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021
Christen Smith

Retiring Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., voted against Dr. Rachel Levine’s nomination based on her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as the state’s former Secretary of Health.
By Christen Smith

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PA Court torched Krasner office over ‘concerning,’ ‘increasingly tenuous’ case delays

March 24, 2021March 25, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Krasner’s office was directly criticized by the Pa. Superior Court for a high number of delayed criminal cases. His office has previously faced criticism from both federal and state courts over case management.
By Todd Shepherd

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Pennsylvania Senate cautions smart use of federal education dollars

March 22, 2021March 25, 2021
Christen Smith

The American Rescue Plan delivered more than $5 billion in stimulus to Pennsylvania’s 501 school districts, but senators last week urged caution when spending the “windfall.”
By Christen Smith

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Restaurants and nursing homes one year later: The Wolf admin shut us out

March 19, 2021March 25, 2021
Todd Shepherd

“As the pandemic wore on, and the things that we as an industry needed were clear our voices weren’t necessarily being heard. In fact, they were being ignored.”
By Todd Shepherd

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