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