Most elected officials chose not to respond to Broad + Liberty’s query on their stance on the DA and his position that he and his office “do not believe that arresting people and convicting them for illegal gun possession is a viable strategy to reduce shootings.”
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania per-student spending hits all-time high of $19,900
One political watcher says the increase in per-pupil spending has not provided a corresponding rise in student proficiency.
By Anthony Hennen
Pa. House Republicans move to impeach Krasner
Although the idea of a Krasner impeachment was first floated in January, Republicans now say they are motivated to act after the mass shooting on South Street.
Toomey: Gun control deal still possible
U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) believes lawmakers are the closest to reaching a bipartisan agreement on gun control laws since he has been in the Senate.
By Isaac Avilucea
State officials add $3.4 million to little-used student Covid testing contract
The purchase of individual test kits may mark a shift away from the “pooled testing” that has failed to catch on with a majority of K-12 schools in the commonwealth.
By Todd Shepherd
Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars ‘unauditable’
A lack of documentation makes it impossible to determine how much was wasted, the Auditor General’s office said.
By Anthony Hennen
Zeoli Show: Councilman Squilla discusses curfew options for South Street in wake of Saturday’s mass shooting
In the wake of Saturday’s shooting on South Street, radio host Rich Zeoli probes Councilman Mark Squilla for solutions to Philly’s rampant crime issue.
Transcribed by Todd Shepherd
Pro-unionization language dropped from Pennsylvania multi-billion dollar Medicaid contracts
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services cites concerns about “misinformation” and “confusion” in its decision.
By Anthony Hennen
Hedging and pipeline capacity an issue for Pennsylvania natural gas production
Prices are high, but technical barriers remain for increasing Pennsylvania natural gas production.
By Anthony Hennen
Upper Darby township council fires mayor’s top administrative officer in 6-5 vote
With one financial investigation complete and another one expected this month, a bipartisan group of councilors moved against Mayor Barbarann Keffer’s administration over financial issues.
by Todd Shepherd