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Southeast PA Dems ramp up criticisms of Wolf’s vaccine rollout

March 11, 2021March 13, 2021
Todd Shepherd

“This is the first time that I can recall our entire delegation — that means federal, state, local, Democrat and Republican — coming together all on one issue — the first time. Which should suggest to those listening: there’s a problem. And the problem is now a crisis.”
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Jared Solomon: Time to say enough to corruption

March 11, 2021March 11, 2021
Jared Solomon

Union boss John Dougherty was indicted again this week, and 12 percent of City Council is facing corruption charges. One outraged elected official is calling for an end to the scourge of Philly politics.
By Jared Solomon

State Politics

House Democratic Leadership: Coming back strong from COVID-19 needs a foundation in reality

March 3, 2021March 5, 2021
Joanna McClinton, Jordan Harris and Matt Bradford

Three House Democrats share their vision for recovery after Covid-19 — and the steps that must be taken to make it reality.
By Joanna McClinton, Jordan Harris and Matt Bradford.

State Politics

Tirzah Duren: Wolf’s budget hits Philly while it’s still down

February 9, 2021February 10, 2021
Tirzah Duren
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Among the myriad issues currently affecting small businesses in Philadelphia, Gov. Wolf’s proposed tax increases shouldn’t be one of them.
By Tirzah Duren

State Politics

Dan Bartkowiak: Why is science not Gov. Wolf’s guide for marijuana policy?

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021
Dan Bartkowiak
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The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Medical Association, American Psychological Association, Endocrine Society, American Addiction Centers, and Center for Disease Control all agree: Recreational marijuana is a bad idea.
By: Dan Bartkowiak

State Politics

Kyle Sammin: Wolf Administration abandons survivors of sexual abuse

February 5, 2021February 17, 2021
Kyle Sammin

After failing to advertise a needed change to Pennsylvania’s state constitution, Governor Wolf’s Secretary of the Commonwealth resigned — leaving victims holding the bag.
By Kyle Sammin

State Politics

Wolf’s phone log ‘raises more questions than it answers,’ transparency expert says

February 3, 2021March 8, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Gov. Wolf’s office is withholding information on untold hundreds of phone calls, many made at the height of the COVID-19 crisis, in response to a Right to Know Law request from Delaware Valley Journal.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Kyle Sammin: Pennsylvania’s pensions crisis looms — but the problems are solvable

February 2, 2021February 1, 2021
Kyle Sammin
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Pennsylvania’s leadership, like that of so many other states, has been kicking our looming pensions crisis to tomorrow’s taxpayers. Through reforms made decades ago in the private sector, our leaders can address the problem and save the Commonwealth from insolvency.
By Kyle Sammin

State Politics

Kyle Sammin: An actual stolen State Senate seat in Western PA?

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021
Kyle Sammin
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The fate of one State Senate seat in Western PA relies on whether Allegheny County counts its votes according to state statute or not — but you won’t hear that reality in the legacy media.
By Kyle Sammin

State Politics

The Editors: Governor Wolf owns the shutdown

December 16, 2020April 19, 2021
The Editors
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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says the virus spurring his latest state lockdowns is “unfair…frustrating… [and terrible].” That’s what we think about his actions.
By The Editors of Broad + Liberty

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