Government Accountability

Health policy experts and long-term care operators predict that federal funding cuts will ultimately affect services for “most vulnerable” patients and residents.

Gubernatorial candidates who accept public funds for themselves and their running mates are required to participate in debates largely sponsored by media outlets.

Trump has filed lawsuits against outlets whose coverage he dislikes, threatened to revoke TV broadcast licenses and sought to bend news organizations to his will.

Trump's reach has extended deep into the private sector, using the federal government apparatus to pressure companies to make changes that can reshape the public dialogue.

A long-simmering battle between Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the White House over the state’s food-stamp program is set to come to a head by the end of this week.

A judge will determine whether Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran could make a deal with ICE on his own without the county commissioner’s approval.

Demands to fire people for their opinion have ramped up after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who talked a lot about the importance of open debate.

Three town hall-style meetings called “Be the Light, Bring the Light” are planned to rally in opposition to federal intervention in Philadelphia.

Mehmet Oz, the administrator of Medicare and Medicaid, has sole discretion as to the distribution of the federal funds.

Nadine Menendez was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein after she was convicted in April of colluding with her husband, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez.

The report says Norcross’ company Conner Strong & Buckelew has improper ties with several Health Insurance Funds. Norcross and his allies deny wrongdoing.

Pennsylvania’s budget is nine weeks late. Delaware County lawmakers are urging the Senate to reach a deal on funding SEPTA and schools before it’s too late.

If enacted, the human relations commission would mediate certain complaints of discrimination in Delaware County.

The National Park Service has until Sept. 17 to provide a proposal to the Trump administration, which will decide the fate of the President’s House Site.

Gov. Josh Shapiro told reporters in Philadelphia that violent crime is down in Pennsylvania, and any attempt to direct federal forces to U.S. cities is unconstitutional.