The former Philadelphia mayor has not receded into the background after publishing a scathing op-ed criticizing District Attorney Larry Krasner.
By Kyle Sammin
Pennsylvania taxpayers spend tens of millions on government lobbying
A new report reveals Pennsylvania taxpayers paid at least $42 million in lobbying expenses between 2007 and 2020, though the actual cost is likely substantially more.
By Victor Skinner
Mom who was booted from West Chester School Board meeting has last laugh
Anita Edgarian, who was ejected from a West Chester Area Board meeting this summer, believes her school board campaign took away votes from School Board President Chris McCune.
By Linda Stein
Pa. teachers’ union to provide “Nice White Parents” training to teachers
The 10-hour workshop will explore “a key driver in what is blocking educational integration and equity: the actions of White families.” Critics call the training, “worse than a bad joke.”
By Todd Shepherd
Republicans promise “new level” of transparency in upcoming redistricting process
The lawmakers said the public would be able to provide map suggestions, make comments, and stay involved with the process through a website.
Second wave of Covid-19 was more deadly for Pa. nursing homes than first wave
The “fall surge” of Covid-19 cases created more deaths in nursing homes across the nation. But data reviewed by Broad + Liberty shows the fatality rate in Pennsylvania for the second surge was nearly two times the national average.
By Todd Shepherd
Democratic strategist linked to early push on controversial election grants
The first direct link in Pennsylvania between grants from the Chicago-based Center for Tech and Civic Life for the 2020 election and a source with an open partisan affiliation with Democrats.
Governor stands firm behind revamp of Pennsylvania’s charter school law
Gov. Tom Wolf remains devoted to reforming charter schools in Pennsylvania. Proponents of online and in-person charter schools are rising up in protest.
By Christen Smith
Delco Council pays 41% over advertised price for new office space
The County, which flipped to Democratic control in 2019, defended its decision to pay approximately $250,000 more taxpayer dollars in rent than the advertised price for office space that will house the county’s new health department.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania’s budget battle takes shape
Pennsylvania lawmakers are grappling with the state’s newest spending plan. Some leaders say now more than ever is the time to spend, while others push stewardship and for debts to be repaid.
By Christen Smith