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Health

Todd Shepherd: Docs reveal Montco’s fear over state’s failed Covid performance

January 19, 2021January 19, 2021
Todd Shepherd

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

Politics

Christen Smith: U.S. Sen. Toomey of Pennsylvania took center stage in COVID-19 relief talks over concerns about Fed lending

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020
Christen Smith

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

The Economy

Christen Smith: Pandemic lockdown closed 30 percent of Pennsylvania businesses, second most in nation

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020
Christen Smith

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

State Politics

The Editors: Governor Wolf owns the shutdown

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020
The Editors
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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

State Politics

Christen Smith: Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf vetoes COVID-19 liability protections bill

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020
Christen Smith
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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

B+L Investigates Energy

Kevin Mooney: Was fracking to blame for Pa. Democrats’ ‘faceplant’?

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020
Kevin Mooney

Biden’s fossil fuel flip-flop may have saved him, but fellow Democrats took the brunt of energy voters’ ire.
By Kevin Mooney

State Politics

Christen Smith: Pennsylvania Senate GOP leaders call for resignation of top election official

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020
Christen Smith

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

Crime

Christen Smith: Unrest in Philadelphia continues after another police shooting

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020
Christen Smith

Philadelphia issues curfew as it braces for more protests in Walter Wallace shooting.
By Christen Smith

State Politics

Christen Smith: Pennsylvania elected officials agree to yearlong pay freeze amid pandemic

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020
Christen Smith

Governor Wolf froze pay for government officials this past week in the face of the pandemic-induced revenue shortfall.
By Christen Smith

The Economy

Todd DeFeo: ‘Significant confusion’ – Pennsylvania auditor criticizes COVID-19-mandated closure waiver request process

October 8, 2020October 16, 2020
Todd DeFeo

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

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