A package of transportation revenue options proposed last week will not pass the General Assembly this year, legislators said, leaving questions about how the state will address its multibillion dollar infrastructure problem.
By Christen Smith
As Gov. Wolf flip-flops on voter ID, where do other Pa. Democrats stand?
Pa. Governor Tom Wolf has changed his stance on voter ID laws. Do other state Democrats view voter ID as “Jim Crow 2.0” still?
By Joe Silverstein
Gina Diorio: The many unanswered questions surrounding AG Josh Shapiro
From bungling a major drug case, to cutting a questionable deal with a local district attorney, to taking a taxpayer-funded trip to Aspen, to voting to sell open land that’s now at risk of development, it’s clear that Shapiro has a lot to answer for before Pennsylvanians should consider him as a potential governor.
By Gina Diorio
Guy Ciarrocchi: Common-sense can fix Pennsylvania’s economic troubles
It’s past time for the governor to work with legislators to embrace common-sense policies that are working in most states. It’s past time for the governor to encourage work and reopening, and reward good corporate-citizenship.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Rep. Seth Grove: Wolf failed Pennsylvanians with election reform obstinance
Gov. Wolf refused to work with anyone to form a compromise election reform bill. Any and all election issues voters face are now his responsibility.
By State Rep. Seth Grove
PA Dems join GOP in putting up roadblock to Wolf’s RGGI plans
Several Democrats in the State Senate joined Republicans to block Gov. Wolf from entering Pa. into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Second wave of Covid-19 was more deadly for Pa. nursing homes than first wave
The “fall surge” of Covid-19 cases created more deaths in nursing homes across the nation. But data reviewed by Broad + Liberty shows the fatality rate in Pennsylvania for the second surge was nearly two times the national average.
By Todd Shepherd
Wolf vetoes Pennsylvania election reform bill
Gov. Tom Wolf has officially vetoed the controversial HB 1300 election reform bill.
By Christen Smith
Guy Ciarrocchi: PA unemployment remains unacceptably high — where’s the urgency in Harrisburg?
The time is now to change our unemployment rules to match those in 40 other states, so that Pennsylvanian can truly reopen.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Governor stands firm behind revamp of Pennsylvania’s charter school law
Gov. Tom Wolf remains devoted to reforming charter schools in Pennsylvania. Proponents of online and in-person charter schools are rising up in protest.
By Christen Smith