Since House Bill 1737 was shot down by Gov. Wolf, the uncertainty of whether employers will be held liable if their employees contract Covid-19 will invite an avalanche of litigation.
By Howard Lurie
Albert Eisenberg and Spencer Landis: ‘There is no specific single number’ — Philly officials cagey on metrics to ease Covid business lockdowns
Citing “worldwide best practice,” Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has locked down indoor dining, gyms, youth sports and more across Philly, but will not share the specific Covid case rate needed for the city to reopen.
By Albert Eisenberg and Spencer Landis
Todd DeFeo: Proposal would merge Pennsylvania agencies, streamline government operations
Merging these state agencies together will lead to streamline government operations and reduce the cost to taxpayers.
By Todd DeFeo
Todd DeFeo: ‘Significant confusion’ – Pennsylvania auditor criticizes COVID-19-mandated closure waiver request process
The Wolf administration’s unclear and changing guidelines on waivers for small business owners has put Pennsylvania’s economy in severe harm.
By Todd Defeo
Jesse Topper: Never remove the “people” from “we, the people”
The Wolf Administration ignored the other branches of Pennsylvania Government and failed to provide transparency and accountability, ignoring the Constitutions of the United States and Pennsylvania.
By Jesse Topper
Todd Shepherd: More than 50,000 COVID complaints pour into PA’s anonymous ‘snitch’ site
The “snitch lines” in Pennsylvania are becoming more popular as the pandemic continues. They are not unique to the Commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd
The Editors: Government should provide the basics, or step aside
The mandate for both local and statewide government seems to have been forgotten in the last six months: provide the basics for businesses and our community, or step aside.
By The Editors
Tirzah Duren: Financial recovery is as important as ending the lockdown
The Commonwealth should learn from states like Colorado to ensure financial stability for the state in the future.
By Tirzah Duren
Jonathan Goldstein: Governors crushed small businesses — then abandoned them to anarchy
The lesson is clear for anyone relying on the government to protect their future: prepare for disappointment.
By Jonathan Goldstein