Government Accountability

Davidson’s alleged theft centers on one of the most maligned systems in Pennsylvania government: legislative per diems.

Pennsylvania Republicans have chafed under Wolf’s COVID-19 orders for more than a year, and have tried repeatedly to take back some measure of control.

Department of State Secretary Kathy Boockvar is resigning over a public notice error. Supporters of the amendment across the political spectrum are scrambling.

While previewing his coming budget address, Wolf noted that Philly is one of a handful of big cities that got direct federal aid for vaccines, separate from the state.

Pennsylvania Democrats are breaking rank to publicly express misgivings about the Wolf administration’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine.

The Pa. state senator is facing calls to resign after spreading misinformation about the 2020 election and orchestrating travel to D.C. on Jan 6.

Based on allegations of fraud and “unlawful practices,” found meritless by the courts, many Republicans plan to contest the results in key swing states, including Pa.

Only two other U.S. states elect judges the way Harrisburg Republicans are suggesting. The referendum could end up on the ballot in the May primary.

County officials in Pennsylvania downplayed the significance of the problem, saying the system will not allow someone to vote twice.

About 165,000 organizations have received PPP funding so far, totalling $20.7 billion — making Pennsylvania one of the top users of the loan program.

The plan will allow officials to get a clearer picture of the strain placed on Pennsylvania’s finances by efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

The lawsuit is an early test of whether the state and school districts are doing enough for special needs students in the pandemic.

Gov. Wolf’s administration faced criticism that its business waiver process during the shutdown seemed arbitrary and its decision making was opaque.

In Philadelphia, where 23% of residents speak a language besides English at home, the city has not been translating information for these communities as updates happen.

The PHRC has long been haunted by allegations that it is ineffectual and that its leadership perpetuates the same kinds of discrimination it aims to combat.