Pennsylvania’s leadership, like that of so many other states, has been kicking our looming pensions crisis to tomorrow’s taxpayers. Through reforms made decades ago in the private sector, our leaders can address the problem and save the Commonwealth from insolvency.
By Kyle Sammin
Colin O’Reilly: The first steps toward a flourishing post-Covid economy in Pennsylvania
Is Pennsylvania’s economy dynamic enough to adapt to the post-Covid-19 world? Some of the most compelling data available suggest that it is – as long as Pennsylvanians are given a fighting chance.
By Colin O’Reilly
Pennsylvania swears in new auditor general, treasurer, first Republicans to hold the offices in 20 years
Stacy Garrity and Tim DeFoor share new visions for the future of Pennsylvania politics as Republicans clinched two out of the three row offices.
By Christen Smith
Gabe Kaminsky: Special report — did ‘Year of GOP Women’ happen in Pennsylvania?
Was 2020 the landmark year for Republican women in the Commonwealth, as it was nationally? The results are a mixed bag.
By Gabe Kaminsky
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
Kyle Sammin: Philly ticket splitters make big impact in PA row office results
Small but impactful differences in Philadelphians’ down-ballot voter preferences propelled three very different candidates to success in Pennsylvania’s row office elections. The second in a series analyzing Philadelphians’ votes.
By Kyle Sammin
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: 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
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania renews emergency declaration for third time
As Governor Wolf renews his emergency powers for the third time, House Republicans meet to call into question the administration’s actions over the last six months.
By Christen Smith
Todd Shepherd: Rep. Murt Calls Police on Philly Rep. Sims after Curse-Filled Phone Call
State Representative Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) alleges a threatening phone call with Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) over LGBT issues — which they agree on.
By Todd Shepherd