A Chester County family is being displaced from their home to make way for a two mile “Trail to Nowhere”.
By Stephen Wahrhaftig
Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 disaster declaration nears termination
Pennsylvania voters agreed to limit the governor’s emergency powers via two constitutional amendments approved during the May 18 primary election. Now the legislature is leading the state out of the pandemic.
By Christen Smith
Rep. Dean and State Sen. Hughes: COVID-19 relief funds should be distributed now
The time for recovery from the pandemic – physical, psychological and economic – is now. We must have the vision and will to move past the political infighting, be bipartisan, and fight for bold ideas that put the people first.
By State Senator Vincent J. Hughes and U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean
Kyle Sammin: Krasner’s big win shows the limits of moderation in today’s political climate
Larry Krasner’s rout of challenger Carlos Vega in Philadelphia’s District Attorney race shows a sharp left tilt in Philadelphia’s Democratic electorate. An analysis.
By Kyle Sammin
PA Senate and House Leadership: COVID-19 response proves government works better together
Leadership for the Pennsylvania House and Senate share their perspectives on the state’s Covid-19 response, and how the lessons learned can shape Pennsylvania’s future for the better.
By Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler, Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff.
Senator Sharif Street: Governor Wolf exercised his constitutional powers to save lives
Governor Wolf used his constitutional authority to save lives in a time of crisis. Now, Pennsylvanians are deciding whether or not to change the use of those emergency powers.
By Senator Sharif Street
Tirzah Duren: Uniform COVID-19 mandates caused major unforeseen consequences
The policy response to the pandemic is focused on one crisis at the expense of two others: a nationwide mental health toll and a significant economic recession. And for some, deteriorating mental health is a far greater concern than infection.
By Tirzah Duren
The National Democratic Redistricting Committee’s attempt to upend Pa.’s redistricting process
It’s little wonder that given the NRDC’s legislative flops, they’d want to double down on finding success with the state’s partisan Supreme Court. The NDRC is now attempting to remove the Legislature entirely from the congressional redistricting process.
By Gina Diorio
Guy Ciarrocchi: It’s time to vote “Yes” to protect our democracy
We are now 65 weeks into the “two-weeks to flatten the curve.” In that time, our lives have been dominated by the dictates of one man–the governor. Voting “Yes” on the amendments on the May 18 primary ballot will fix that.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Matthew J. Brouillette: Why is Gov. Wolf shielding his appointees from confirmation hearings?
Instead of transparency, Pennsylvanians have been met with secrecy by Gov. Wolf, as he shields his appointees from tough questions that deserve answers.
By Matthew J. Brouillette