In a new program from public health officials, Pennsylvania’s public schools and universities will now offer vaccine clinics and classroom testing, funded through federal grants.
By Christen Smith
PA Covid-19 cases climb, hospitalizations increase
The virus continues to haunt Pennsylvania — as COVID-19 cases rise and hospitalizations increase. Stay informed about the state of the pandemic in the Commonwealth and beyond.
By Chris Comisac
Second wave of Covid-19 was more deadly for Pa. nursing homes than first wave
The “fall surge” of Covid-19 cases created more deaths in nursing homes across the nation. But data reviewed by Broad + Liberty shows the fatality rate in Pennsylvania for the second surge was nearly two times the national average.
By Todd Shepherd
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
David R. Osborne: Teachers’ unions don’t speak for all teachers
Teachers rank near the top of any list of most trusted professions—and for good reason. But, as the fight to reopen schools showed, their unions drive a wedge between public education and the community.
By David R. Osborne
Wolf administration hiding information on how it distributed PPE during pandemic
The Pennsylvania DOH is using the decades-old Disease Control and Prevention Law (DCPL) to shield information on how it purchased and distributed PPE. Transparency advocates argue that the department’s broad use of the DCPL is leaving citizens suspicious.
By Todd Shepherd
Lawmakers attempt edit of Pennsylvania’s disaster declaration
State lawmakers moved a resolution Tuesday that would edit Pennsylvania’s existing disaster declaration to prevent business closures and stay-at-home orders should COVID-19 cases rise again.
By Christen Smith
Rep. Malinowski bought, sold up to $1 million in companies with a stake in pandemic response
U.S. Rep. Tom Malinowski “bought or sold as much as $1 million of stock in medical and tech companies” with “a stake” in the COVID-19 pandemic response.
By Todd DeFeo
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.
