Whether it’s a school board deciding on a several-hundred million dollar budget with a tax hike or the supervisors or […]
From the Editors: Current attempts to ‘modernize’ public notices fall short
Technology has drastically changed the landscape of the media industry. No longer are people awaiting a young boy on bicycle […]
Sharon Sorg: No pitchers call their own strikes — public notices require the same independence
Life is hectic. Keeping track of work, home and family commitments is challenging enough. Now imagine adding another task to […]
David Sanko: Real transparency means meeting people where they are
Every year, Pennsylvania’s townships celebrate “Sunshine Week” to highlight the vital importance of open government. But as we observe this […]
From the Editors: DOJ involvement in Greenberg case shows failure of Pennsylvania’s transparency law
There are plenty of lessons to draw from the most recent development involving the Ellen Greenberg case. One of them […]
Becky Corbin: A New Year’s resolution for opioid accountability
Pennsylvania is entering a consequential new phase in its response to the opioid epidemic. With most major opioid lawsuits now settled, […]
Ben Mannes: The cloud over Harrisburg
Ethics questions mount for Gov. Shapiro.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Rep. Abby Major: Shapiro promised transparency. Instead, Pennsylvanians got secrecy.
When Josh Shapiro ran for governor, he made a simple promise, that his administration would be the most transparent in […]
Shapiro admin stonewalls on key HR policies in sexual harassment scandal
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is refusing to provide copies of the human resources policies that would support its central defense: […]
David Sanko: Why public information must be free and accessible
As we celebrate America’s 250th, we should take a moment to reflect on the meaning of freedom today. The many […]