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Government Accountability

State Rep. Seth Grove, R-York County, takes the oath of office during swearing-in ceremonies. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives swearing-in ceremony is held in the state Capitol House Chambers, Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The ceremony marks the convening of the 201st legislative session of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. (Dan Gleiter/PennLive)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. House lawmaker wants to end ‘honor system’ that allows agencies to hide contracts

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.

6 years ago

Roger Stone, a confidant of President Trump, walks out of the federal courthouse following a hearing Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Stone's next court date is in Washington. (Lynne Sladky/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

2 lawyers quit case after DOJ decision on Stone prison time

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

6 years ago

People inquire about temporary positions available for the 2020 census during a job fair in Miami in September 2019.
(Lynne Sladky/AP Photo)
NPR
Money

Lawmakers, advocates worry bureau won’t fill half million 2020 census jobs

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.

6 years ago

(Commonwealth Media Services)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Government watchdog group apologizes for violating Pa. lobbying law

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.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf talks to Keystone Crossroads staff at WHYY in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Wolf defends charter school cuts, doubles down on opposition to supervised injection sites

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.

6 years ago

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Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, departs after testifying before the House Intelligence Committee in November 2019. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Key impeachment witness Vindman ‘escorted’ from White House, his lawyer says

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

6 years ago

Auditor General Eugene DePasquale discussing one of the many audits he has conducted over the past several years. (Marie Cusick/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Politics & Policy

State auditor says dog law enforcement needs more funding in Pa.

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

6 years ago

(Commonwealth Media Services)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Champion of Pa. lobbying disclosure law was fined $19,900 for breaking it

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.

6 years ago

Micah Sims is executive director for Common Cause PA. (Facebook/Micah Sims)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Pa. government watchdog is working questionable side job with Philly’s new sheriff

The state director for Common Cause claims his new firm’s consulting work poses no conflict of interest.

6 years ago

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk along the South Lawn as they depart from the White House for a weekend trip to Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Friday. (Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Impeachment trial heads toward finish line after witness vote fails

The key question of Trump's impeachment trial was answered: There will be no new witness testimony, including from former national security adviser John Bolton.

6 years ago

Philadelphia City Council member Kenyatta Johnson (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Why Philly can’t quit the tradition at the center of FBI’s Kenyatta Johnson case

Council continues to support councilmanic prerogative despite federal prosecutors’ explicit mention of the unofficial policy in the case against the South Philly councilman

6 years ago

Listen 1:30
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Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

The Pa. agency that looks for wasteful spending wasted $160,000 on guns and ammo it can’t use

The watchdog office spent nearly $160,000 on pistols and ammunition that its investigators are not legally allowed to carry. The weapons have been in storage for two years.

6 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson is surrounded by supporters at a press conference where he declares his innocence after the announcement on Wednesday of federal corruption charges against him and his wife. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

‘From here, for here’: Indicted Councilman Kenyatta Johnson proclaims innocence to crowd of supporters

Despite the January chill, the Wharton Square Park rec center room was stiflingly hot as longtime allies and area residents shouted their love for the council representative.

6 years ago

Listen 1:52
Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson indicted by feds on corruption charges

Prosecutors allege Universal Companies offered work to Johnson’s wife, Dawn Chavous, in return for his help on a plan to redevelop a South Street theater.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump pumps his fist after signing a new North American trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, during an event at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Washington. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Impeachment trial highlights: Senators’ questions launch pointed debate

U.S. senators are getting the first opportunity to ask questions of President Donald Trump’s attorneys and House managers on Wednesday.

6 years ago

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