Taxpayer dollars Archives - Broad + Liberty

Howard Schargel: Central Bucks taxpayers could be on the hook for $119 million due to a frequent-flier plaintiff — whose husband wants a seat on the school board

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Howard Schargel

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It’s easier to win a lawsuit when you can elect your opponent.
By Howard Schargel

Gina Diorio: Taxpayers on the hook for pensions of lawbreaking lawmakers

January 31, 2022February 7, 2022

Gina Diorio

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Pennsylvania taxpayers are guaranteeing $670,000 per year to lawmakers-turned-criminals who violated public trust.
By Gina Diorio

Pennsylvania taxpayers spend tens of millions on government lobbying

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

Victor Skinner

A new report reveals Pennsylvania taxpayers paid at least $42 million in lobbying expenses between 2007 and 2020, though the actual cost is likely substantially more.
By Victor Skinner

Delco legal expenses nearly triple since 2019

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021

Todd Shepherd

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In 2019, the county spent $402,113 on legal costs from outside attorneys or law firms. After the partisan control of the county changed in 2020, legal fees rose to $1.14 million, and are set to surpass $1.2 million this year.
By Todd Shepherd