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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
12

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

Crime

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

January 31, 2022February 7, 2022
Gina Diorio
3

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

News

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

Municipal Government

Delco legal expenses nearly triple since 2019

July 19, 2021July 19, 2021
Todd Shepherd
1

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

Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: Travels in the Steel City

Thom Nickels: Travels in the Steel City

schedule July 18 2025
ink_pen Thom Nickels

What about Pennsylvania’s other great city, the city of Pittsburgh? Is life in Pittsburgh better than life in Philadelphia? Is […]

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