The move comes less than a day after Broad + Liberty reported that former Sec. of State Kathy Boockvar and a governor’s office staffer sent invitations only to counties that have Democratic voting histories.
By Todd Shepherd
Former Sec. of State Boockvar and Gov. Wolf staffer helped selectively invite counties for election grants
Emails show that former Sec. of State Boockvar and a Wolf staffer participated in selectively inviting counties to apply for election grants — grants that would skew heavily towards Democratic-tilting counties.
By Todd Shepherd
Democratic-leaning counties selectively invited to apply for election grants, emails show
Delco Councilwoman Christine Reuther: “I will deal with the blow back.”
By Todd Shepherd
Delco’s legal costs higher than county previously reported
New information provided by the county reveals higher legal fees than previously reported. The hike comes amid overall spending growth.
By Todd Shepherd
Delco legal expenses nearly triple since 2019
In 2019, the county spent $402,113 on legal costs from outside attorneys or law firms. After the partisan control of the county changed in 2020, legal fees rose to $1.14 million, and are set to surpass $1.2 million this year.
By Todd Shepherd
‘Blue’ Southeast PA counties had head start on election grants
Despite discussing private election grants with Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester counties in August, the Pa. DOH did not make other counties aware of the grants until September, 2020.
By Todd Shepherd
PA Senator Mike Regan: “Woke” Penn State has gone too far
The “woke” movement has entered publicly-funded Penn State, argues Senator Regan. The university is embracing progressivism through a variety of ventures, and taxpayers are footing the bill.
By Pennsylvania Sen. Mike Regan
Southeast counties will explore improving campaign finance transparency
After asking each of the collar counties about their campaign finance transparency policies, Bucks, Delaware and Chester Counties have told Broad + Liberty that they are open to making their filings publicly accessible. Montgomery County already has an online database.
By Todd Shepherd