Government Accountability
For cash-strapped Johnstown, sewer system overhaul comes with hefty costs
Johnstown is not an outlier when it comes to these problems, though its situation may be more severe.
7 years ago
‘Flush and boil’ advisory in Pittsburgh speaks to statewide infrastructure need
7 years ago
Pa. House Dems spent $250,000 to settle one harassment complaint
Altogether, House Democrats have paid $600,000 in taxpayer money to settle complaints against four lawmakers over the last decade.
7 years ago
Debate over ‘wasted’ votes dominates third day of state redistricting trial
7 years ago
Day 2 testimony in gerrymandering lawsuit delves deeper into making Pa.’s congressional map
This week’s Commonwealth Court proceedings will be used to inform the state Supreme Court’s decision on the matter, which is anticipated in January.
7 years ago
Pa. probe into claims lieutenant governor abused staffers stays under wraps
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has decided not to release the findings of an investigation into his lieutenant governor, fellow Democrat Mike Stack.
7 years ago
Lawsuit challenging Pa.’s congressional map begins in state court
7 years ago
Compelling closing arguments bring federal trial over Pa. gerrymandering to an end
7 years ago
Listen 5:09200 municipalities opt out of Pa. gambling expansion
Municipalities have until January to decide whether they want to play host to a mini-casino, and more are expected to opt out this month.
7 years ago
Day three of Pa. gerrymandering trial brings insights to legislative process, but secrecy remains
On day three of the federal trial, key Republican staffers testified that partisan data was used during the 2011 redistricting process.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania voters testify in gerrymandering trial in federal court
Seven voters named as plaintiffs in the case testified that they believe their vote doesn’t count.
7 years ago
Battle over Pa.’s congressional district map begins in federal court in gerrymandering case
A group of Pennsylvania voters are calling for a new map before the 2018 midterm elections.
7 years ago
In eastern Pa. senate districts, incumbents feel safe, but many voters feel out of the loop
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers propose more transparency for state government’s rules on sexual misconduct
In light of high-profile sexual harassment allegations, state lawmakers seek to reform how state government handles allegations concerning legislators.
7 years ago
In Pennsylvania’s 16th district, urban centers grapple with dominant outside interests
7 years ago
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