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Crime

Philly Democrats remain largely silent on Krasner non-prosecution stance for illegal guns

June 15, 2022June 17, 2022
Todd Shepherd
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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

Education

Pennsylvania per-student spending hits all-time high of $19,900

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022
Anthony Hennen
2

One political watcher says the increase in per-pupil spending has not provided a corresponding rise in student proficiency.
By Anthony Hennen

State Politics

Pa. House Republicans move to impeach Krasner

June 13, 2022June 14, 2022
Todd Shepherd
5

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.

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Toomey: Gun control deal still possible

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022
Isaac Avilucea
2

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

Government

State officials add $3.4 million to little-used student Covid testing contract

June 8, 2022June 9, 2022
Todd Shepherd

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

Education

Tens of millions of Pennsylvania school dollars ‘unauditable’

June 8, 2022June 9, 2022
Anthony Hennen
1

A lack of documentation makes it impossible to determine how much was wasted, the Auditor General’s office said.
By Anthony Hennen

Crime

Zeoli Show: Councilman Squilla discusses curfew options for South Street in wake of Saturday’s mass shooting

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022
Todd Shepherd
1

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

Health

Pro-unionization language dropped from Pennsylvania multi-billion dollar Medicaid contracts

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022
Anthony Hennen
1

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services cites concerns about “misinformation” and “confusion” in its decision.
By Anthony Hennen

Energy

Hedging and pipeline capacity an issue for Pennsylvania natural gas production

June 3, 2022June 5, 2022
Anthony Hennen

Prices are high, but technical barriers remain for increasing Pennsylvania natural gas production.
By Anthony Hennen

Municipal Government

Upper Darby township council fires mayor’s top administrative officer in 6-5 vote

June 2, 2022June 5, 2022
Todd Shepherd
1

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

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