Legislators, including Democratic House leadership, cannot serve the people and their private clients at the same time.
From the Editors
Parental activism and public support level the playing field as government unions block Lifelines to students in failing schools.
Big money from government employee unions helps Democrats, but money doesn’t vote — people do.
By Kevin Mooney
Sen. Gene Yaw: Moving beyond the false rhetoric of legal skill games
Legal skill games could benefit small businesses, support community groups, and increase state revenue, a state senator argues.
By Sen. Gene Yaw
Gina L. Pope: Josh Shapiro’s Department of Self-Promotion
The governor has stumbled through his first few months in office, but his Tik Tok looks great.
By Gina L. Pope
Philly lawmaker again crosses aisle to support school vouchers
Cracks begin to show in House Democrats’ fragile majority.
By Christen Smith
Terry Tracy: Matt Bradford’s dishonest op-ed shows where the Democratic leader’s real priorities lie
A pious essay about “political gamesmanship” can’t disguise the fact that the House Majority Leader’s poor leadership hurts those who need it most.
By Terry Tracy
Rosica + Sammin: Pennsylvanians expect Shapiro to lead
The governor’s abdication on PASS Scholarships is a disappointment to everyone who hoped for better from him.
By Beth Ann Rosica and Kyle Sammin
Sen. Tracy Pennycuick: It’s not too late to save the state budget agreement
Republicans’ bipartisan deal with the governor broke down. It could still be salvaged.
By Sen. Tracy Pennycuick
Rep. Seth Grove explains the Pennsylvania state budget impasse
The budget process may contain more twists and turns, says Rep. Seth Grove.
By Linda Stein
Rep. Joshua Kail: The death of a budget negotiation
Shapiro talks of independence from his party’s vested interests, but folds at the first sign of resistance.
By Rep. Joshua Kail