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Education

Pennsylvania per-student spending hits all-time high of $19,900

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022
Anthony Hennen
2

One political watcher says the increase in per-pupil spending has not provided a corresponding rise in student proficiency.
By Anthony Hennen

Justice System

R. Seth Williams: Dear Krasner, Tell the truth or keep my name out your mouth

June 14, 2022June 15, 2022
R. Seth Williams
4

An open letter to the Philadelphia District Attorney.
By R. Seth Williams

State Politics

Pa. House Republicans move to impeach Krasner

June 13, 2022June 14, 2022
Todd Shepherd
5

Although the idea of a Krasner impeachment was first floated in January, Republicans now say they are motivated to act after the mass shooting on South Street.

Culture

Gambescia + Bolno: Today’s corporate responsibility shift will bottom out

June 13, 2022June 14, 2022
Stephen F. Gambescia and Stew Bolno
4

Companies’ recent race to become the most socially responsible conflicts with the purpose of the for-profit corporate enterprise.
By Stephen F. Gambescia and Stew Bolno

In the spotlight

  • Deresiewicz in UnHerd: Escaping American tribalism March 10, 2022
  • The Editorial Board in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Four-year degrees aren’t for everyone March 6, 2022
  • Shellenberger in Common Sense: The West’s Green Delusions Empowered Putin March 3, 2022
  • Russell in Persuasion: To Reform the Police, Join It February 28, 2022
  • Cooke in National Review: What in the Hell Is Kamala Harris Doing? February 17, 2022
Manufacturing and Labor

Carl Marrara: Five Pennsylvania-made gifts for Father’s Day

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022
Carl A. Marrara
1

Here’s to hoping your Mother’s Day was a success. Now it’s time to keep it local and find the perfect gift for Dad.
By Carl A. Marrara

2A

Toomey: Gun control deal still possible

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022
Isaac Avilucea
2

U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) believes lawmakers are the closest to reaching a bipartisan agreement on gun control laws since he has been in the Senate.
By Isaac Avilucea

Crime

Ben Mannes: Was the South Street shooting preventable?

June 10, 2022June 13, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes

Video evidence has emerged showing a robust police presence before shots rang out.
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Unions

Jonathan Koehler: Why unions will fix working conditions and help businesses build back better

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022
Jonathan Koehler
5

Communities are stronger when businesses and employees, through their unions, work together rather than against each other.
By Jonathan Koehler

Government

State officials add $3.4 million to little-used student Covid testing contract

June 8, 2022June 9, 2022
Todd Shepherd

The purchase of individual test kits may mark a shift away from the “pooled testing” that has failed to catch on with a majority of K-12 schools in the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd

Education

Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars ‘unauditable’

June 8, 2022June 9, 2022
Anthony Hennen
1

A lack of documentation makes it impossible to determine how much was wasted, the Auditor General’s office said.
By Anthony Hennen

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