Retiring Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., voted against Dr. Rachel Levine’s nomination based on her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic as the state’s former Secretary of Health.
By Christen Smith
Gina Diorio: The COVID-19 data that never existed
In response to a Right-to-Know request, the Pa. Department of Health (DOH) revealed that Gov. Wolf’s travel restrictions were unsupported by any data.
Levine nomination set to glide through Senate
Dr. Rachel Levine’s leadership as the Pa. DOH Secretary during the COVID-19 pandemic did not prove to be a significant hurdle at a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing regarding her nomination to be assistant secretary of health.
By Todd Shepherd
Matthew Rousu: Reflecting on Covid-19 shows the value of free markets
One clear take-away on the Covid-19 pandemic and governmental and societal response to it? Free markets matter.
By Matthew Rousu
Christen Smith: Pennsylvania ‘optimistic’ about students returning to the classroom
The Wolf administration is planning for students to return to the classroom this school year. Though with the surge in Covid-19 cases in the past few days, will Gov. Wolf keep them open?
By Christen Smith
Curt Schroder: Pennsylvania needs stronger liability protections for a smart restart
Pennsylvania’s recovery must not be squandered by lawsuits.
By Curt Schroder