Despite an influx of COVID-19 vaccines to Pennsylvania over the past month, the rate of residents 65 and older fully immunized still ranks near the bottom of all 50 states.
By Christen Smith
Pending bill opens litigation window for child sex abuse survivors in Pennsylvania
A bill pending in the Pennsylvania General Assembly opens a two-year litigation window for survivors of child sex abuse to sue their perpetrators after a botched constitutional amendment set back the issue until 2023.
By Christen Smith
Inquirer stands by disputed claim that PA has “drastically reduced” school funding
The Inquirer has refused to correct the claim of one of their columnists that state funding for public schools has been reduced in recent decades. A spokesman for Pa. House Republicans said the Inquirer’s assertions were “not based in reality,” and an education researcher urged the paper to stop “peddling this false narrative.”
By Todd Shepherd
Under pressure from Delaware Valley, state abandons mass vax plan
After weeks of pushback and complaints from Delaware Valley residents and legislators over an ineffective vaccination distribution strategy, the Wolf administration has relented.
By Charlie O’Neill
Consultant says Delco prison deprivatization is feasible, but operator says the study has errors
A financial assessment of a potential county takeover of the privately run county jail in Delco shows little cost increases. Critics contend that the assessment missed big costs, and doesn’t account for how well-run and safe the prison currently is.
By Todd Shepherd
Krasner’s office failed to prosecute previous charges against suspect in murder of 11-year-old boy
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
