Government Accountability
New Pa. House rules sought to strengthen bipartisanship. Insiders say it didn’t work
The House is now passing more bills from the minority party. But insiders say the bipartisan productivity is due to the slim partisan divide, not because of new chamber rules.
10 months ago
Senator hires an indicted and ousted representative to troll an indicted senator
"I thought my ethically-challenged colleague" should hear from former Rep. George Santos, Sen. John Fetterman said. He hired Santos to record a message for Sen. Bob Menendez.
10 months ago
House Republicans prepare for official vote to authorize impeachment inquiry
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and House Oversight Chairman James Comer argue President Biden and his family members engaged in influence peddling.
10 months ago
We tracked Josh Shapiro’s 11 biggest campaign promises through his first year. See how he did
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro has gotten a slow start on key goals like a minimum wage increase and corporate tax cuts. The GOP-controlled state Senate has been his biggest roadblock.
10 months ago
Appeals court says Trump isn’t immune from Jan. 6 riot lawsuits
The ruling stems from several lawsuits brought by Capitol Police officers and Democratic members of Congress seeking civil damages from Trump related to the events of Jan. 6.
10 months ago
George Santos expelled from Congress
Members of the House of Representatives voted 311 to 114 this morning to expel New York Republican George Santos from Congress. Santos is sixth congressman ever to be expelled
10 months ago
Pa. legislature paid $280K to settle harassment, other claims while requiring secrecy in many cases
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has come under fire for similarly agreeing to settle a claim of sexual harassment with a nondisclosure agreement.
10 months ago
Mayor Purzycki chose not to veto the measure and set up another fight in council chambers, but says the process was an ‘embarrassment to this government.’
10 months ago
Listen 1:35Philadelphia Reparations Task Force solicits members, plans to officially launch in February
The task force will create a report for City Council on how reparations can ‘atone for the legacy of slavery.’ They hope to start their work in February.
11 months ago
Listen 1:18Rep. George Santos won’t seek reelection after scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking
The committee said Thursday that Santos’ conduct warrants public condemnation, is beneath the dignity of the office, and has brought severe discredit upon the House.
11 months ago
The Supreme Court says it is adopting a code of ethics for the first time
The code leaves compliance to the justices themselves and does not create any other means of enforcement.
11 months ago
Donald Trump Jr. exuberantly lauds dad’s real estate exploits as civil fraud trial shifts to defense
Trump Jr. spent more than an hour Monday testifying almost as a character witness for Donald Trump's company, waxing exuberantly about the former president.
11 months ago
As partisan tensions thaw in Harrisburg, Pa. lawmakers eye unfunded housing, school priorities
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has recently signed several bills that chip away at Pennsylvania’s five-month-old budget impasse.
11 months ago
Philadelphia to use AI-powered cameras on SEPTA to write parking tickets
Cameras will be mounted on SEPTA buses and trolleys to detect cars parked in bus lanes and bus stops to help keep them clear.
11 months ago
Democrats postpone a subpoena vote in the Supreme Court ethics probe after a blowup with Republicans
Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin gaveled outy after Republicans on the committee made clear they would call for subpoena votes on a raft of Democratic officials and others.
11 months ago