A York Suburban School District School Board member created controversy when he wrote a recent op-ed to concerned parents and declared, “I don’t work for you.”
By Victor Skinner
Former St. Joe’s prof. sues university and former student over free speech fight
After Greg Manco’s teaching contract was not renewed last year in the wake of a Twitter controversy, the former visiting professor is suing St. Joe’s as well as some alumni in federal court.
By Todd Shepherd
Pennsylvania lawmaker pitches new sales tax for local purposes
State Rep. Michael Sturla, D-Lancaster, spelled out a proposal to allow counties to enact a 1% sales tax that local municipalities can use.
By Victor Skinner
A $900 Covid test? Taxpayer-funded Covid testing program failing to get off the ground in PA schools
A Covid-testing program intended to help capture outbreaks early enough for schools to remain open for in-person learning has only given 97,000 swabs since the contract was initiated six months ago.
By Todd Shepherd
Pa. Democrat Party silent on Palihapitiya donations after Uyghurs comments
Wisconsin Democrats returned $10,000 in political donations from a billionaire who said “nobody cares about what’s happening to the Uyghurs.” But Pennsylvania Dems are holding on to the money, at least for now.
By Rick Rickman
Bill to increase caps on school-choice tax credit programs clears Pennsylvania Senate committee
“You have a human factor here,” says Sen. Mike Regan. “Save a kid’s life, what’s that worth? What’s that worth to you?”
By Victor Skinner
Commonwealth Partners set to endorse Bill McSwain in governor’s race
Commonwealth Partners is one of the largest and most influential political organizations on the Right in Pennsylvania, and has backed a number of recent successful campaigns.
By Todd Shepherd
Lawmaker proposes school choice for Pennsylvania students in poor-performing districts
The Lifeline Scholarships would allow parents to use state funds for qualified expenses that would include tuition at alternative schools, textbooks, curriculum, tutoring or services for students with special needs.
By Victor Skinner
Pa. state Senator seeks impeachment of Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner
“His decision to allow more and more criminals to walk free … has created an environment in which Philadelphians are no longer safe in their own homes and communities,” says State Sen. Corman (R-Centre).
By Todd Shepherd
Act 77 that opened the floodgates for mail-in ballots remains controversial
How did an election-reform measure in Pennsylvania that was almost universally supported by Republicans become a rallying point for conservative protesters who believe the 2020 election was stolen?
By Isaac Avilucea