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
Bi-partisan bill upping penalties for spitting on cops splits S.E. Dems
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
Lawsuit challenging Medicaid abortion restrictions in Pennsylvania dismissed
A state judge dismissed a lawsuit on Friday that challenged the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s restrictions on Medicaid coverage for abortions.
By Christen Smith
Philly Democratic party won’t endorse Krasner
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
Delco lawmaker advocates for continued perk of state-supplied vehicles
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
Free Speech advocates: St. Joseph’s ignored its own policy by suspending professor over tweets
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
Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey says Rachel Levine nomination ‘unearned’
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
PA Court torched Krasner office over ‘concerning,’ ‘increasingly tenuous’ case delays
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
Pennsylvania Senate cautions smart use of federal education dollars
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
Restaurants and nursing homes one year later: The Wolf admin shut us out
“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