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Education

Pennsylvania funding for education up 40 percent since 2000

May 12, 2022May 16, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Far from being “notoriously underfunded,” Pennsylvania public schools receive more funding per student than most schools in the nation.
By Anthony Hennen

Election Law

Mysterious “Cities Project” appeared twice in Zuckerberg election-grants push

May 2, 2022May 2, 2022
Todd Shepherd

The Center for Secure and Modern Elections is refusing to explain what its “Cities Project” is — a project that appears to have been running parallel to the the Zuckerberg election grants.
By Todd Shepherd

B+L Investigates

Broad + Liberty investigative reporter Todd Shepherd testifies in Harrisburg on CTCL “Zuckbucks”

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022
Todd Shepherd

On April 5, investigative reporter Todd Shepherd testified to the Pennsylvania State Government Affairs Committee. The following is a transcript of his testimony.
By Todd Shepherd

State Politics

Gina Diorio: After Johnny Doc’s fall, which Pennsylvania politicians are honest?

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021
Gina Diorio
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A labor leader and Democratic kingmaker bought a seat on Philadelphia’s city council for $70,000 a year. With millions of dollars in other contributions, what else did Johnny Doc’s largesse buy in Pennsylvania?
By Gina Diorio

The Economy

Pennsylvania hospitality businesses hope for more COVID relief

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021
Victor Skinner

The Wolf administration is lauding its efforts to help Pennsylvania’s hospitality industry through the COVID-19 pandemic, though business leaders contend the state can and should do more.
By Victor Skinner

Crime

Matthew J. Brouillette: Johnny Doc’s conviction could mark a turning point for city

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021
Matthew J. Brouillette

Dougherty’s conviction has dealt a blow to the Democrat machine in the largest city in the biggest swing state in the nation. Will Philadelphia emerge from crony corruption or will someone fill Johnny Doc’s shoes?
By: Matthew J. Brouillette

The Economy

Dr. Kimberlee Josephson: Why people not profits should determine if social causes receive contributions

November 2, 2021November 2, 2021
Dr. Kimberlee Josephson
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CEOs and board members are free to use their wealth as they see fit, but shareholder wealth should not be tampered with.
By Dr. Kimberlee Josephson

Election

Pennsylvania Republicans blast Wolf administration’s role in private election grant process

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021
Natalie Kapustik
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Legislative Republicans are calling out Governor Tom Wolf for “playing favorites” in the 2020 election, after reports of a skewed private election grant system emerged.
By Natalie Kapustik

Election

State Senators Lisa Baker and Kristin Phillips-Hill: Fostering fairness in Pennsylvania’s election operations

October 28, 2021October 29, 2021
State Senators Lisa Baker and Kristin Phillips-Hill

The 2020 election grants violate every common understanding of fairness, equity, and nonpartisanship in the conduct of elections.
By State Senators Lisa Baker and Kristin Phillips-Hill

Education

Pennsylvania college system asks for ‘historic’ funding increase

October 22, 2021October 19, 2021
Christen Smith
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The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education will ask the Legislature for $550 million in funding next year.
By Christen Smith

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