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Thom Nickels: I ran for Republican Committeeperson. Here’s how it went.

May 20, 2022May 27, 2022
Thom Nickels
2

Thom Nickels was among the many who registered from Democrat to Republican in 2020. Now, he’s turning his passion into action.
By Thom Nickels

Justice System

Ben Mannes: Who is investigating Larry Krasner?

May 18, 2022May 24, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
2

Krasner’s tax delinquency raises more serious questions regarding possible criminal campaign finance activities. But are the State Attorney General or United States Attorney’s office even investigating?
By A. Benjamin Mannes

Municipal Government

No oversight for how Philadelphia sheriff spends tens of millions annually

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022
Anthony Hennen
1

City controller reports that the sheriff’s office does not maintain a comprehensive accounting system.
By Anthony Hennen

Election

Party establishment scrambles to prevent Mastriano nomination

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022
Kyle Sammin
1

Republican party leaders encourage voters to choose Barletta.
By Kyle Sammin

Election Law

Kyle Sammin: Pennsylvania needs ranked-choice voting

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Kyle Sammin
1

In Pennsylvania’s current system, only the first choice matters. But that does not capture the complete picture of each voter’s sentiments.
By Kyle Sammin

Energy

Rising natural gas prices means up to 45% increases on Pennsylvania utility bills

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Anthony Hennen
2

“It’s just been an unprecedented period of rising prices.”
By Anthony Hennen

State Politics

Terry Tracy: Who will stop Doug Mastriano from sinking the Republican ticket?

May 10, 2022May 23, 2022
Terry Tracy
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A field of twelve candidates may produce a nominee that is not representative of the majority of the party. This late in the election, only one solution is left.
by Terry Tracy

Election

Election 2022: Policy summary of Democratic candidates for Pennsylvania Senate

May 4, 2022May 13, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Fetterman leads a field of four contenders for the Democratic nomination.
By Anthony Hennen

State Politics

Philly Democrat ostracized by his party last year retakes committee role, running for re-election

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022
Todd Shepherd

After being stripped of a committee chairmanship last year, Northeast Philly State Rep. Kevin Boyle has returned to the good graces of his party without explanation.
By Todd Shepherd

Election Law

Kyle Sammin: Northeast Philly Democrats play musical chairs

April 27, 2022May 4, 2022
Kyle Sammin
1

Democrats may have been too cute by half when trying to appoint a candidate in a senate district based in Northeast Philly — cleverness that may now come back to bite them.

By Kyle Sammin

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