Government Accountability

Rev. Malcolm Byrd — a public theologian who ended a 45-year career in government without scandal — writes about faith, morality and combating corruption.

“If you’re not able to speak about what has happened to you, you cannot effectively get justice.”

The Democratic Governor has pitched the same overhaul to Pennsylvania’s corporate tax structure for five years in a row.

Although Gov. Phil Murphy has not addressed allegations that his campaign was a “toxic” environment, he has outlined legislation to address workplace harassment, misconduct.

If you’re an advocate for government transparency, it would be difficult to not feel disappointed that one of the biggest supporters of Pennsylvania’s lobbying disclosure law

Proponents say tax credit programs are needed to spur investment or tackle problems that, without financial help, might never get addressed.

Atlantic City's Democratic Party is seeking to block a special election next month on whether to eliminate an elected mayor in favor of an appointed city manager

Under state law, all agencies and departments are required to publish contracts worth at least $5,000 to an online search tool for government spending.

The Justice Department said Tuesday it will take the extraordinary step of lowering the amount of prison time it will seek for Roger Stone.

The bureau says it needs around a half-million workers to carry out the national head count. Some census advocates are worried the agency isn't moving fast enough on hiring.

Common Cause Pennsylvania was fined $19,900 in January by the state Ethics Commission for filing an expense report 112 days after the deadline last year.

Wolf spoke with reporters as part of Keystone Crossroads' "Ask Governor Wolf" program, recorded live at WHYY just a few days after his 2020-21 budget address.

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman was escorted out of the White House on Friday, his lawyer said, adding Trump had "decided to exact revenge."

According to Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, the Dog Law Enforcement Bureau could be out of money by this summer.

Lobbying reports are one of the only ways the public can see how advocacy groups, special interests, and big businesses are attempting to influence lawmakers.