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Energy

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

May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
Anthony Hennen
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“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
8

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

Election

Craig Snyder: John Fetterman — socialist for senate

April 18, 2022April 20, 2022
Craig Snyder
8

Recent flap over a TV ad calling John Fetterman a “self-described democratic socialist“ speaks volumes about the state of American politics.
By Craig Snyder

B+L Investigates

Broad + Liberty investigative reporter Todd Shepherd testifies in Harrisburg on CTCL “Zuckbucks”

April 8, 2022April 11, 2022
Todd Shepherd

On April 5, investigative reporter Todd Shepherd testified to the Pennsylvania State Government Affairs Committee. The following is a transcript of his testimony.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Records request shows no communications from Krasner seeking better forensic technologies for law enforcement

March 31, 2022April 4, 2022
Todd Shepherd
2

A Broad + Liberty Right-to-Know request shows Philly D.A. Krasner’s office has yet to contact a single elected official to make the case for forensics.
By Todd Shepherd

Civic Culture

Mark Gleason: Building “A Greater Philadelphia” will take a movement of citizens.

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022
Mark Gleason

It’s our responsibility as Philadelphians to raise our voices and move our city forward in the face of failed leadership.
By Mark Gleason

Government

Matozzo + Riboni: A public bank is antithetical to Pennsylvania’s history and traditions

March 1, 2022March 7, 2022
Matozzo and Riboni

A public bank flies in the face of legal precedent.
By Christian Matozzo and Lorenzo Riboni

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