Lumbering over chronic unfunded pension and retiree health care benefit costs, Pennsylvania found itself unprepared for the fiscal challenges brought on by the coronavirus, according to a recently released report.
By Dave Fidlin
Todd DeFeo: Wolf vetoes bill giving local control over high school sports decisions
Governor Wolf gives local jurisdictions more control over decisions to resume high school sports.
By Todd DeFeo
Todd DeFeo: Penn State lauds decision to play football this fall
Penn State and other Big Ten football programs will take the field this fall despite the threat of Covid-19.
By Todd DeFeo
Jesse Topper: Never remove the “people” from “we, the people”
The Wolf Administration ignored the other branches of Pennsylvania Government and failed to provide transparency and accountability, ignoring the Constitutions of the United States and Pennsylvania.
By Jesse Topper
Dave Lemery: Federal judge tosses Wolf administration’s limits on gatherings, orders closing businesses
Federal Judge William Stickman ruled that Gov. Wolf’s restrictions violated the First and 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
By Dave Lemery
Scott McClallen: Midwest Republicans urge Big Ten commissioner not to punt on fall season
Big Ten schools will lose millions in anticipated revenues if they don’t play football this fall — and student athletes stand to lose even more.
By Scott McClallen
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania renews emergency declaration for third time
As Governor Wolf renews his emergency powers for the third time, House Republicans meet to call into question the administration’s actions over the last six months.
By Christen Smith
Steve Bittenbender: Department of Justice looking into COVID-19 nursing home deaths in New York, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
The Department of Justice is currently considering whether to conduct an investigation on nursing homes in Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York.
By Steve Bittenbender
Todd Shepherd: More than 50,000 COVID complaints pour into PA’s anonymous ‘snitch’ site
The “snitch lines” in Pennsylvania are becoming more popular as the pandemic continues. They are not unique to the Commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd
The Editors: On Covid-19 and competent local governance
Let’s be honest. Over the course of Mayor Kenney’s tenure in office, Philadelphia’s municipal government consistently fails to provide even the most basic services. By The Editors