A Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has denied a request to block the release of voters’ information to a Senate investigative committee.
By Victor Skinner
Kyle Sammin: Pa. State House map slants toward Dems and away from the state constitution
Pennsylvania’s “objective” committee to draw state house districts has emphasized the new principle of “proportionality” to cleverly gerrymander a map in favor of State Democrats.
By Kyle Sammin
Rep. Wendi Thomas: New maps for House districts are unfair and less competitive
A redistricting map proposed by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives sows political division and hurts our communities. It’s time for Pennsylvanians to make their displeasure heard.
By Rep. Wendi Thomas
Sen. Regan: Time to end government control on wine and spirits
After nearly 90 years of this state-run monopoly, now is the time to end government control of the sale of wine and spirits.
By Senator Mike Regan
Ben Mannes: With Henon and Dougherty convicted, all eyes turn to indicted Philly Councilman Kenyatta Johnson
After the guilty verdicts of Dougherty and Henon, some are looking at the indictment of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. These cases reveal a pressing issue for Philadelphians: a lack of oversight of our public officials from the city and state.
By Ben Mannes
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans file constitutional amendment of their own to limit executive branch
“This proposed constitutional amendment only reiterates what Pennsylvanians told us this past May when they voted to limit the length of executive powers provided by an emergency declaration.”
By Victor Skinner
Pennsylvania’s elected officials receive automatic pay raises
Pennsylvania lawmakers, judges and other government employees received an automatic raise this week, the largest since 1991.
By Victor Skinner
Attorney accuses Mayor Kenney of severe rule of law breach over Columbus statue
An attorney in support of the Columbus statue says he was threatened with arrest when he attempted to carry out the instructions of a legal court order.
By Todd Shepherd
Gina Diorio: After Johnny Doc’s fall, which Pennsylvania politicians are honest?
A labor leader and Democratic kingmaker bought a seat on Philadelphia’s city council for $70,000 a year. With millions of dollars in other contributions, what else did Johnny Doc’s largesse buy in Pennsylvania?
By Gina Diorio
Two top Pennsylvania pension employees retire after resignation calls
PSERS recently announced two top executives will retire after calls by several board members for their resignations last summer.
By Victor Skinner