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
Erie County school district removes “Gender Queer” book, while debate still roils in other districts
School districts deal with controversy over whether the book — and its graphic images — belongs in schools.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania moratorium loophole nets $45M in oil and gas revenue
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources determined that Wolf’s moratorium did not apply to streambeds.
By Anthony Hennen
IRS Data: Pennsylvania keeps losing population and wealth
Recently released IRS data confirmed that residents have continued keep leaving for greener pastures elsewhere.
By Anthony Hennen