Government Accountability

Lawyers for Tyre Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, filed the lawsuit in federal court in Memphis. The suit seeks a jury trial and financial damages.

Among the contract spending under scrutiny is $4.7 million to hire people Anne Milgram knew from her days as New Jersey’s attorney general and as an NYU law professor.

The challenge was about how lawmakers have bundled together five potential state constitutional amendments, including one regarding abortion.

Henon was found guilty of conspiracy and fraud charges in November 2021.

Council authorized hearings on Philadelphia’s emergency management practices for drinking water threats after a March chemical spill triggered a bottled water advisory.

The measure wouldn’t take effect until July 2025. Food establishments would be covered but hospitals, fire companies, and nonprofits that serve meals would not.

A Pew Charitable Trusts report shows that Philadelphians are re-engaging in city life but concerns regarding public health, housing, and safety still remain.

The justices' action comes as the high court is weighing what to do with Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student debt held by more than 40 million people.

Republicans banished Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school shooting.

Environmental groups are petitioning the EPA to take a stronger stance on chemical discharges.

The sheriff is accused of requesting a salary increase that would have made her the highest-paid elected official in the city.

If a solution to Chester’s financial woes is not implemented by the end of 2023, Chester’s receiver could look to deem the city nonviable. He’s trying to avoid that scenario.

Spotlight PA’s Stephen Caruso wants to help you understand how the sausage really gets made, how your tax dollars are spent, and how Harrisburg works (or doesn’t).

Nashville’s governing council voted Monday to send Justin Jones straight back to the Legislature. The council vote returns Jones to the Capitol after just four days.

The board is asking a court to ban continued spending, which could majorly shake up the race.