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Billy Penn

A new tool from the controller’s office lets you break down Philly’s anti-violence spending for yourself

The web app helps sort through the bureaucracy.

4 years ago

Harrisburg, Pa. (Andre Frueh/UnSplash)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania Senate plans first step to enhance public access to expense information

For the first time, millions of taxpayer dollars that Pa. state senators and their staffs spend on travel, meals, per diems, and other expenses will be posted onlinline.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall is reflected in the windows of  the Office of the District Attorney. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

DA seeks contempt order against Philadelphia Police for failure to disclose officers’ disciplinary records

Krasner says his office sent out thousands of subpoenas asking for disciplinary records and received copies in which key information was redacted.

4 years ago

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conferenc
Politics & Policy

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment

The three-term governor’s decision was announced as momentum built in the Legislature to remove him by impeachment.

4 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Menendez, 9/11 victims push for intelligence agencies to declassify more documents

Proponents of the bill believe the information in these documents will show direct ties between the hijackers and the government of Saudi Arabia.

4 years ago

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, right, listens to a reporter's question during a news conference
Politics & Policy

Gov. Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, AG probe finds

The nearly five-month investigation, conducted by two outside lawyers who spoke to 179 people, found that the Cuomo administration was a “hostile work environment."

4 years ago

Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, center, speaks to supporters of President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Philly election commissioners deny ‘audit’ request for 2020 ballots and voting machines

Mastriano, an ally of former President Donald Trump, has repeatedly disseminated false information about the 2020 presidential election.

4 years ago

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh gives his opening statement before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Saul Loeb/Pool Image via AP)
Politics & Policy

Dems renew questions about FBI background check of Kavanaugh

The FBI revealed that it had received thousands of tips and had provided “all relevant” ones to the White House counsel's office.

4 years ago

File photo: Pennsylvania state Rep. Margo Davidson during a press conference in Media, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Delco Rep. Margo Davidson resigns after being charged with stealing from state

Davidson’s alleged theft centers on one of the most maligned systems in Pennsylvania government: legislative per diems.

4 years ago

A sign reads,
Politics & Policy

Not an ‘infamous crime’: Delaware Supreme Court lets ex-cop convicted of official misconduct take council seat

The Superior Court’s chief judge agreed with the attorney general that the ex-chief’s actions amounted to an ‘infamous crime’ that barred him from office.

4 years ago

Letter carriers load mail trucks for deliveries at a U.S. Postal Service facility
Politics & Policy

AG Shapiro back in court to ‘keep the pressure’ on DeJoy, USPS for mail delays

Shapiro spoke briefly before the press right before he was set to give oral arguments in support of his motion to block “illegal conduct” by the United States Postal Service.

4 years ago

Damon Tyner, the Atlantic County prosecutor, resigned Tuesday after facing multiple lawsuits and ethics complaints. (6ABC)
Courts & Law

Atlantic County prosecutor resigns amid ethics complaints

The Atlantic County prosecutor, Damon Tyner, resigned Tuesday after facing multiple lawsuits and ethics complaints.

4 years ago

An illustration features the Pennsylvania Capitol Building and a web of emergency contracts.
Politics & Policy

Pa. requested $340 million in emergency contracts in 2020 with little oversight

Pennsylvania agencies turned to the emergency procurement process that avoids public scrutiny 483 times last year. In years prior, they made on average 135 requests annually.

4 years ago

Councilmember Bobby Henon and Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson face separate federal indictments. (Emma Lee / WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Indicted Philly lawmakers collect legal defense cash gifts from parking magnates, strip club owners and lobbyists

Councilmembers Bobby Henon and Kenyatta Johnson are raising money to fight federal indictments. Ethics watchdogs say the funds are problematic.

4 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philly controller says Kenney administration not keeping careful watch on finances

The office tasked with keeping an eye on city finances isn’t sure the Kenney administration is doing a good job.

4 years ago

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