New information provided by the county reveals higher legal fees than previously reported. The hike comes amid overall spending growth.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania legislative leaders set sights on mask mandate, regulatory waivers
Pennsylvania’s Republican members of Congress announced that their agenda will prioritize contesting the Wolf administration’s mask mandate and reviewing regulatory waivers.
By Christen Smith
New pro-business PAC could help bring about changes in the Keystone State
The Keystone Free Enterprise Fund vows to support viable pro-business candidates; time will tell how this strategy fares in today’s shifting political climate.
By Thomas Pack
Republican Bill McSwain announces candidacy for governor
Former Marine and U.S. attorney William McSwain has now announced his candidacy seeking the Republican nomination in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election.
By Todd Shepherd
Pa. teachers’ union to provide “Nice White Parents” training to teachers
The 10-hour workshop will explore “a key driver in what is blocking educational integration and equity: the actions of White families.” Critics call the training, “worse than a bad joke.”
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania lawmakers will reconvene early to deal with governor’s mask mandate
After the Wolf administration instated a statewide school mask mandate, Pennsylvania Republican legislators are now reconvening early to push back against the move.
By Christen Smith
PAC focused on in-classroom instruction finds new motivation after Wolf’s mask mandate
The Keeping Kids In School PAC has now expanded its reach and focus after Gov. Wolf’s new statewide mask mandate. Worries about a resurgence of state-level control over district operations is pushing the organization to step up.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania mandates masks in public schools
The Wolf administration has now mandated mask-wearing in Pennsylvania public schools. Congressional Republicans are pushing back, questioning the legality of the move.
By Christen Smith
Biden administration appoints second state health official under Covid-19 investigation
In the fight to “Crush Covid” the Biden administration has now appointed to leadership positions health officials from states currently under investigation for murky and deadly Covid-19 response practices.
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Bipartisan election reform bill brewing in Pennsylvania Senate
Pennsylvania legislators appear to be working on advancing another election reform bill, as Democrat leaders soften their stances on identification requirements.
By Christen Smith