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Election Law

Local efforts for increased campaign finance transparency falter

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023
Todd Shepherd

County-level campaign finance reports aren’t easily accessible, but the state may soon force a change.
By Todd Shepherd

Election Law

Election advisory board agnostic on voter ID

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023
Anthony Hennen

The Pennsylvania Department of State and the Election Law Advisory Board appear uninterested in the problem.
By Anthony Hennen

The Economy

Pennsylvania may let liquor licensees cater unlimited events

May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
Anthony Hennen

The bill presents an opportunity to loosen one of Pennsylvania’s post-Prohibition drinking restrictions.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

Philly voters worry of crime, but are wary to embrace “tough” approach

May 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Anthony Hennen

Two-thirds of respondents to a recent survey said the city does not have enough police officers.
By Anthony Hennen

Education

Central Bucks superintendent rolls out systemic changes including full-day kindergarten

May 25, 2023May 29, 2023
Beth Ann Rosica

The reorganization of schools conforms to the typical model used in other districts and will address changing demographics in the region.
By Beth Ann Rosica

Community

Military enlistees honored in Bucks County

May 24, 2023May 30, 2023
Liv DeMarco

Former U.S. Senate candidate Dave McCormick was among those present to recognize the young men and women about to enter military service.
By Olivia DeMarco

Drugs

Southeastern Dems split on notion of “safe injection” sites in Philadelphia

May 24, 2023May 31, 2023
Todd Shepherd
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Democratic Senator Christine Tartaglione proposes a statewide ban. Fellow Dems in Philadelphia and Berks County support the sites.
By Todd Shepherd

Crime

Crime up double digits in all suburban counties bordering Philly from 2021 to ‘22

May 23, 2023June 1, 2023
Todd Shepherd
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Suburban crime has risen at a much steeper pace than in the rest of the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd

Education

Microschools and hybrid schools offer more options for parents

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Colleen Hroncich + Sharon Sedlar

As enrollment in traditional public schools declines, there are new options for Pennsylvania parents and students to consider.
By Colleen Hroncich and Sharon Sedlar

The Environment

What carbon pricing means — and costs — in Pennsylvania

May 22, 2023May 19, 2023
Christen Smith

Experts disagree on how much of the cost will be passed on to consumers.
By Christen Smith

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