Despite multiple requests for comment, a host of state and local leaders would rather not talk about Philly DA Larry Krasner. This silence comes as Philadelphia eclipsed 100 murders in the first 74 days of 2021.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania bars, restaurants see reprieve from pandemic restrictions soon
Pennsylvania bars restaurants to see a reprieve from pandemic restrictions soon, according to Gov. Wolf.
By Christen Smith
Pennsylvania legislators push back against Wolf’s proposed personal income tax hike
Gov. Tom Wolf’s call to raise Pennsylvania’s personal income tax was scrutinized by a number of state senators t a recent budget hearing.
By Dave Fidlin
Gina Diorio: The COVID-19 data that never existed
In response to a Right-to-Know request, the Pa. Department of Health (DOH) revealed that Gov. Wolf’s travel restrictions were unsupported by any data.
Southeast PA Dems ramp up criticisms of Wolf’s vaccine rollout
“This is the first time that I can recall our entire delegation — that means federal, state, local, Democrat and Republican — coming together all on one issue — the first time. Which should suggest to those listening: there’s a problem. And the problem is now a crisis.”
By Todd Shepherd
St. Joseph’s professor suspended over tweets
A professor under investigation for social media posts won’t return to the classroom this spring. The university claims it’s necessary for “inclusion.” First Amendment rights advocates cry fowl.
By Todd Shepherd
Report: Pennsylvania set for $13 billion from American Rescue Plan
A report from the Tax Foundation concludes that Pennsylvania will receive more than $13 billion in aid from the next federal stimulus package.
By Christen Smith
Pa. union official: Parents want schools open to avoid “babysitting”
“We are not a childcare center and I fear ‘babysitting’ drove parents to demand an amount of in-person instruction,” a Hatboro-Horsham union official wrote in an email.
By Todd Shepherd
PAC focused on in-school learning takes the next step: lobbying
Today, she’s the driving force of a political action committee supporting school board candidates committed to open up schools for in-person learning.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania lost 500,000 jobs in 2020
Pennsylvania lost 500,000 jobs in 2020, the Department of Labor and Industry said, and there’s no understanding of when – or if – those positions will return.
By Christen Smith