As small businesses collapsed and local economies took a hit amid the pandemic and stringent shutdowns, some elected Democrats have done quite well for themselves. Among these Covid profiteers, Rep. Tom Malinowski is a leader of the pack, but political repercussions are on the horizon.
By Bill Cortese
Guy Ciarrocchi: Common-sense can fix Pennsylvania’s economic troubles
It’s past time for the governor to work with legislators to embrace common-sense policies that are working in most states. It’s past time for the governor to encourage work and reopening, and reward good corporate-citizenship.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
AnnMargaret McGraw: Leverage pandemic lessons learned — less regulation facilitates better healthcare
The suspension of certain barriers and regulations allowed for innovation to help us fight Covid-19.
By AnnMargaret McGraw
Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 disaster declaration nears termination
Pennsylvania voters agreed to limit the governor’s emergency powers via two constitutional amendments approved during the May 18 primary election. Now the legislature is leading the state out of the pandemic.
By Christen Smith
Gov. Wolf and state legislators will now have to work together after PA voters approve constitutional amendments
Voters have rejected Wolf’s position that he should maintain the power he has wielded for more than a year as Pennsylvania has confronted COVID-19.
By Chris Comisac
Tirzah Duren: Uniform COVID-19 mandates caused major unforeseen consequences
The policy response to the pandemic is focused on one crisis at the expense of two others: a nationwide mental health toll and a significant economic recession. And for some, deteriorating mental health is a far greater concern than infection.
By Tirzah Duren
Pennsylvania small businesses’ need for workers “a huge issue,” industry representative says
Small businesses across Pennsylvania are grappling with a worker shortage, an industry representative said recently, leading to exacerbated financial challenges for owners trying to regain a solid footing more than a year after COVID-19’s onset.
By Dave Fidlin
Pennsylvania lifting remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Memorial Day
Pennsylvania will lift its remaining COVID-19 restrictions on May 31, state officials announced Tuesday.
By Christen Smith
Pennsylvania governor gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine amid lingering hesitancy
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf received his first dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine Monday as state officials grapple with lingering hesitancy among residents.
Beth Ann Rosica: QR codes for students? CHOP’s plan for testing your child
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Policy Lab is shopping a mass testing project to local counties and school boards. Will parents even have a say in whether their children are tested? And what happens to their personal information?
By Beth Ann Rosica, Ph.D.