“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
Jared Solomon: Time to say enough to corruption
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
House Democratic Leadership: Coming back strong from COVID-19 needs a foundation in reality
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.
Tirzah Duren: Wolf’s budget hits Philly while it’s still down
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
Dan Bartkowiak: Why is science not Gov. Wolf’s guide for marijuana policy?
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
Kyle Sammin: Wolf Administration abandons survivors of sexual abuse
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
Wolf’s phone log ‘raises more questions than it answers,’ transparency expert says
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
Kyle Sammin: Pennsylvania’s pensions crisis looms — but the problems are solvable
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
Kyle Sammin: An actual stolen State Senate seat in Western PA?
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
The Editors: Governor Wolf owns the shutdown
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