Newly revealed emails and documents show that local public health leaders consistently implored Dr. Levine to bolster support for nursing homes amid Covid’s decimation of the elderly.
By Todd Shepherd
Christen Smith: U.S. Sen. Toomey of Pennsylvania took center stage in COVID-19 relief talks over concerns about Fed lending
The junior senator managed to earn taxpayers an “unqualified victory” over the weekend by remaining steadfast in his defense of the Federal Reserve.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pandemic lockdown closed 30 percent of Pennsylvania businesses, second most in nation
Gov. Wolf’s extended lockdowns throughout the spring–and now again in the winter–have come with a steep, and often fatal, price for businesses.
By Christen Smith
The Editors: Governor Wolf owns the shutdown
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says the virus spurring his latest state lockdowns is “unfair…frustrating… [and terrible].” That’s what we think about his actions.
By The Editors of Broad + Liberty
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf vetoes COVID-19 liability protections bill
Already faced with reduced income and minimal service, business owners now worry that liability lawsuits involving COVID-19 could put them under.
By Christen Smith
Kevin Mooney: Was fracking to blame for Pa. Democrats’ ‘faceplant’?
Biden’s fossil fuel flip-flop may have saved him, but fellow Democrats took the brunt of energy voters’ ire.
By Kevin Mooney
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania Senate GOP leaders call for resignation of top election official
Pennsylvania Senate Republicans call for the resignation of Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar after giving contradictory guidance to counties about processing absentee ballots received after Nov. 3.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Unrest in Philadelphia continues after another police shooting
Philadelphia issues curfew as it braces for more protests in Walter Wallace shooting.
By Christen Smith
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania elected officials agree to yearlong pay freeze amid pandemic
Governor Wolf froze pay for government officials this past week in the face of the pandemic-induced revenue shortfall.
By Christen Smith
Todd DeFeo: ‘Significant confusion’ – Pennsylvania auditor criticizes COVID-19-mandated closure waiver request process
The Wolf administration’s unclear and changing guidelines on waivers for small business owners has put Pennsylvania’s economy in severe harm.
By Todd Defeo