
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania will allow Harrisburg to keep special taxing authority — but not forever
A Pennsylvania state agency says it’s willing to let Harrisburg keep its uncommonly high taxes through 2020 ...
7 years ago
Redistricting reformers in Pa. look outside the box for legislative options
After a year of campaigning and months of legislative debate, it’s likely too late for state lawmakers to p ...
7 years ago
Will youth voting surge in Pa.? The data is mixed
One analysis suggests a wave of youth enthusiasm. But a step-back look at the overall electorate may temper expectations.
7 years ago
Listen 3:59More parking tickets should mean more school books, activists tell PPA
Funding schools is not the PPA’s primary mission, executive director Scott Petri said.
7 years ago
State auditor broadens review of Pa.’s voter system
Eugene DePasquale says his decision comes after learning that a Russian oligarch is a primary investor in the company that manages Maryland's system.
7 years ago
How the EPA and the Pentagon downplayed a growing toxic threat
New analyses show it's likely more people than previously reported have been exposed to PFAs
7 years ago
City Controller takes aim at Parking Authority’s spending
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart announced her office would audit the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s on-street parking enforcement expenses
7 years ago
Listen 2:01Looking back over year of rulings — and ahead to new edition of Supreme Court
Panelists at the National Constitution Center Annual Supreme Court Review analyzed the court’s 2017-2018 term for hints on what to expect when the new session begins
7 years ago
Transgender people in N.J. can now alter birth certificates without doctor signing off
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law this week permitting transgender people to change the gender listed on the document by simply filling out a form.
7 years ago
Filling in some details missed in the outcry about Philly’s ‘missing’ millions
Much has been made of the mysterious “missing” millions in City Hall. Much less has been made of the treasure hunt to find it.
7 years ago
Transgender rights battle spurs Delaware GOP to seek Constitutional amendment for ‘parental rights’
Gov. John Carney’s attempts to create an anti-bias policy in Delaware schools that would protect all children, especially transgender o ...
7 years ago
A retrospective: What passed muster with City Council, and what didn’t
With the council on its summer recess, here's a rundown of all the bills PlanPhilly covered during the spring session and where each currently stands.
7 years ago
Island Beach State Park to close if N.J. government shuts down
For the second year in a row, state beaches and parks will close if New Jersey lawmakers don't pass a budget by June 30.
7 years ago
Lawmakers depart Harrisburg, leaving redistricting reform hanging
After a final Monday session to tie up loose ends, the state House of ...
7 years ago