The Pennsylvania DOH is using the decades-old Disease Control and Prevention Law (DCPL) to shield information on how it purchased and distributed PPE. Transparency advocates argue that the department’s broad use of the DCPL is leaving citizens suspicious.
By Todd Shepherd
Lawmakers attempt edit of Pennsylvania’s disaster declaration
State lawmakers moved a resolution Tuesday that would edit Pennsylvania’s existing disaster declaration to prevent business closures and stay-at-home orders should COVID-19 cases rise again.
By Christen Smith
Gov. Wolf and state legislators will now have to work together after PA voters approve constitutional amendments
Voters have rejected Wolf’s position that he should maintain the power he has wielded for more than a year as Pennsylvania has confronted COVID-19.
By Chris Comisac
PA Senate and House Leadership: COVID-19 response proves government works better together
Leadership for the Pennsylvania House and Senate share their perspectives on the state’s Covid-19 response, and how the lessons learned can shape Pennsylvania’s future for the better.
By Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman, Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler, Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff.
Senator Sharif Street: Governor Wolf exercised his constitutional powers to save lives
Governor Wolf used his constitutional authority to save lives in a time of crisis. Now, Pennsylvanians are deciding whether or not to change the use of those emergency powers.
By Senator Sharif Street
Complicated Pa. ballot language a form of ‘disenfranchisement’
A Northern Kentucky University professor specializing in ballot questions says: “That [ballot question] has a reading grade of 37, which means that it’s really complicated…with a 37, we’re talking more than a college degree to understand the question.”
By Todd Shepherd
Teachers’ unions influenced Wolf admin guidance that prolonged school closures
After Gov. Wolf’s chiefs of staff met twice with several Pa. teacher’s unions, the administration issued guidance for reopening schools that caused districts across the state to abandon plans for full, in-person education.
By Todd Shepherd
Guy Ciarrocchi: It’s time to vote “Yes” to protect our democracy
We are now 65 weeks into the “two-weeks to flatten the curve.” In that time, our lives have been dominated by the dictates of one man–the governor. Voting “Yes” on the amendments on the May 18 primary ballot will fix that.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Pennsylvania lifting remaining COVID-19 restrictions on Memorial Day
Pennsylvania will lift its remaining COVID-19 restrictions on May 31, state officials announced Tuesday.
By Christen Smith
Matthew J. Brouillette: Why is Gov. Wolf shielding his appointees from confirmation hearings?
Instead of transparency, Pennsylvanians have been met with secrecy by Gov. Wolf, as he shields his appointees from tough questions that deserve answers.
By Matthew J. Brouillette
