Government Accountability
Shutdown fight raises questions about fate of food stamps after January
An estimated 1.8 million low-income Pennsylvanians currently receive the benefits.
6 years ago
Amid swearing-in, Pa. lawmakers add significant updates to chamber rules
Pennsylvania’s House and Senate swore in their newly-elected members on New Year’s Day and are now gearing up to start a two-year legislative session.
6 years ago
Top Pa. lawmaker reiterates prediction that budget deficit will be manageable
York County Rep. Stan Saylor, who heads the pivotal House Appropriations Committee, noted that returns are stronger than expected, and the state's on track for a surplus.
6 years ago
A new coal mine is opening in Pennsylvania. Is Trump to thank?
A new mine in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal country has not brought new jobs to the region.
6 years ago
Compared nationally, state and local tax burden on Pa. residents ranks average
Pa. residents pay a larger share of income to gambling, liquor and cigarette taxes.
6 years ago
Report: Philly schools lose more to corporate handouts than any other big city
Philly schools face an estimated $1B funding shortfall by 2022. A new national report found that the city is walking away from more school tax revenue than any of its peers.
6 years ago
What to do with a soon-to-be empty, taxpayer-funded mansion?
Pennsylvania's new lieutenant governor says it would feel "inappropriate" to move into the residence that comes with his job.
6 years ago
Listen 5:04Former Pa. Attorney General Kane loses appeal, may soon head to jail
6 years ago
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Listen 1:57Money flooded Pa. congressional races, but didn’t necessarily make the difference
6 years ago
Surge in Philly suburbs brings Democrats gains in Harrisburg, but GOP holds General Assembly
6 years ago
Casey, Barletta rooted in same region, but see vastly different worlds in U.S. Senate bid
Hailing from neighboring counties in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the two major candidates are rooted in the same challenges, but are coming up with very different solutions.
6 years ago
Listen 6:33U.S. Supreme Court rejects another GOP appeal over changes to congressional map
6 years ago
Suburban Philly congressional race more expensive than U.S. Senate contest
6 years ago
Even if a blue wave hits, Republican lawmakers favored to keep control in Harrisburg
No neutral observer thinks Democrats can retake either chamber of the state legislature this year.
6 years ago
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