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Many Pennsylvania businesses received funding from the Paycheck Protection Program. (Christopher Dolan/The Times-Tribune via AP)
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Community

Dozens of Pa. charter schools among recipients of federal small business aid

About 165,000 organizations have received PPP funding so far, totalling $20.7 billion — making Pennsylvania one of the top users of the loan program.

5 years ago

In this file photo, Montgomery County Republican Joe Gale pictured here during his candidacy for commissioner  (Laura Benshoff/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Montco commissioner faces federal lawsuit for blocking constituents on social media

Attorneys say Montco Commissioner Joe Gale violated constituents’ free speech rights through a pattern of blocking and deleting material on social media.

5 years ago

(Dan Nott for Spotlight PA)
Community
Spotlight PA

‘Clear as mud’: How Pa.’s chaotic coronavirus waiver program hurt small businesses

The Wolf administration has faced widespread criticism for how it carried out the closures.

5 years ago

Bryan Cutler's rise comes as the state is grappling with how to best respond to a continuing public health crisis. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

After sudden Turzai resignation, GOP elevates new leadership in Pa. House

Pennsylvania lawmakers ushered in a new era of House leadership Monday, unanimously elevating Lancaster County Republican Bryan Cutler to the chamber’s top spot.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump turns virus conversation into ‘US vs. THEM’ debate

"They hate me. They hate you. They hate rallies and it’s all because they hate the idea of MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump said in a recent fundraising email.

5 years ago

President Trump has congratulated Attorney General William Barr for
Politics & Policy

Manhattan top prosecutor leaves job after standoff with Barr

The powerful prosecutor in the Southern District of New York had been overseeing investigations of Trump’s allies.

5 years ago

Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, (R-Jefferson), walks through the Pennsylvania Capitol. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Top Pa. GOP lawmaker fast-tracking a lucrative gambling expansion that would benefit a major campaign donor

The maneuvering offers a window into the raw intersection between politics and policy-making in Pennsylvania, and how campaign dollars can drive the legislative agenda.

5 years ago

Officer James Samuel turns on a body camera with a small video display. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Red tape, lack of funding limit public’s oversight of Pa. police through body cameras

In 2017, Pennsylvania lawmakers approved a bill aimed at clearing the way for widespread use of body cameras.

5 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
Eyes on the Street

Kenney’s track record doesn’t bode well for police reform. Why should we trust him now?

Given Kenney’s past record of deferring to police and FOP leadership, how seriously should Philadelphians take his new police reform plan?

5 years ago

A stack of ballots that arrived at the Berks County Office of Election Services June 4, two days after the deadline. Many thousands of ballots were late statewide, even in the seven jurisdictions covered by deadline extension orders. (Emily Previti/PA Post)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Bill requiring detailed report on presidential primary heads to governor’s desk

Democrats and non-legislative stakeholders say officials need to start working on election code changes in earnest before the document is due.

5 years ago

(Keith Srakocic/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Top Republican Mike Turzai will resign from the Pa. House on June 15

Turzai announced in January he would not seek reelection this fall and would instead pursue a job in the private sector.

5 years ago

Protesters flee a cloud of tear gas
Politics & Policy

Kenney administration authorized controversial use of tear gas on I-676 protesters

Police used tear gas to disperse protesters blocking traffic in both directions, then continued to use it as demonstrators scrambled up a steep embankment.

5 years ago

(Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. House Speaker Mike Turzai expected to resign before the end of his term, sources say

It's not clear exactly when House Speaker Mike Turzai will depart, though he’s expected to outline a timetable Wednesday.

5 years ago

A 'No to Zero' graphic protesting Mayor Kenney's budget proposal to eliminate the city's art office
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment
Eyes on the Street

Art helps democracy. Mayor Kenney’s plan to zero out Philly’s arts office hurts us all

Philly’s arts office responds to the cultural and ethnic diversity that makes up our vibrant neighborhoods.

5 years ago

The Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (Russ Walker/PA Post)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Rush to dole out billions in coronavirus relief dollars in Pa. could lead to waste, fraud

State agencies, already stretched thin responding to the coronavirus outbreak, will have to oversee new programs created virtually from scratch.

5 years ago

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