PA. Lawmaker: It’s Not Government’s Responsibility To ‘Try To Keep Us Safe’

A Republican lawmaker called for Americans to exhibit “personal responsibility” to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s Time For PA. Lawmakers To Stop Punishing Working Mothers And Their Babies | Opinion

August is National Breastfeeding Month, which is a good time to examine a simple way we can help promote breastfeeding in Pennsylvania.

Trump Is Ancient History. Kamala Harris Is America As It Is Now | John L. Micek

If there is a more authentically American story than the one of U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, you’d have to make it up.

Ask For Whom The Bell Tolls, It Tolls For Trump. Why Hasn’t He Heard It Yet? | Fletcher Mcclellan

What does a president do when he – or everyone surrounding him – realizes his presidency has failed?

With Relief Talks At A Standstill, States Look To Washington For Signals On COVID-19 Aid | Wednesday Morning Coffee

Democrats are looking for $915 billion in assistance, according to The Hill, while Republicans are drawing the line at $150 billion.

Trump’s $400 A Week Jobless Aid Could Be Just $300. It Depends On Where You Live

State leaders from both political parties remained unsure how much they’d have to contribute to receive federal funding.

Wolf Is The ‘Extremist’ — Not Me | Doug Mastriano

I am writing in response to a recent misleading op-ed by Mark Stier, of the Pennsylvania Budget & Policy Center.

When Will Sen. John DiSanto’s Actions On Redistricting Reform Match His Rhetoric? | Opinion

That’s because his actions — and inactions — are inconsistent with his publicly stated previous support.

With Classes Starting Soon, Wolf Administration Issues New Guidance For Safe School Reopening

Pennsylvania school districts should consider two weeks’ worth of data on COVID-19 cases before they think about changing the way they d ...

N.Y.’s James Is Right To Go After The NRA For Fraud And Malfeasance. Seeking To Dissolve It Is A Step Too Far | Bruce Ledewitz

James has authority to seek dissolution because the NRA is a non-profit, charitable corporation registered in New York.

The Pandemic Has Prompted People To Get Involved In Local Affairs | Jonathan C. Rothermel

The collective response to the pandemic is haphazard, decentralized, and at times, downright confusing.

This Online Poll Is Everything That’s Wrong With How The Right Has Treated COVID-19 | Monday Morning Coffee

The Commonwealth Foundation, a conservative think-tank in Harrisburg, posted the poll above to its Twitter feed.

New Poll Shows Changing Sentiment On Racism Among PA. Voters | The Numbers Racket

The July 2020 poll, which surveyed 667 Pennsylvania registered voters, including 324 Democrats, 271 Republicans, and 72 Independents fou ...

Break Quarantine, Risk Legal Action, PA. Warns People Exposed To COVID-19

Pennsylvanians who have been exposed to COVID-19 could be subject to legal action if they violate quarantine.

The Election Is A Referendum On Trump. It’s Also One On His Enablers | Opinion

Americans will have the opportunity to determine whether they want four more years of Donald Trump as their president.

PA. Casinos Lost Big In Lockdown. Here’s How That Happened | Opinion

Pennsylvania’s casinos have seen a major reduction in overall revenues during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Teachers’ Pension Fund Adopts New, More Transparent Travel Policy After Revelations Of Hidden L.A. Trip Costs

Overall, public records reveal just $1,392 in expenses from the trips.

League Of Women Voters Files Federal Lawsuit To Force PA. To Come Up With Uniform Procedure To Authenticate Mail-In Ballots

A leading voting rights group sued the state’s top election official in federal court on Friday.

The Pandemic Proves It: We Have To Reimagine Nursing Home Care From The Ground Up | Ray E. Landis

Infection and death rates for COVID-19 have climbed over the past few weeks with much of the focus on the impact on younger people.

This PA. Law On Utility Shutoffs Unfairly Impacts Black And Brown People. It Must Be Repealed | Opinion

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted Black and Brown Americans due to long-standing systemic health and social inequities.

It’s Easier Than Ever To Get A COVID-19 Test In Pennsylvania, But National Backlogs Are Still Delaying Results

In a news conference, Gov. Tom Wolf and state Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine called the persistent lag times “unacceptable.”

These Are PA.’s Most — And Least — Equitable School Districts | Thursday Morning Coffee

Some large districts, such as Philadelphia, are opting to start the school year entirely online.

On 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act, Black Lawmakers Stress Importance Of Voting In November

State Rep. Joanna McClinton’s grandmother was born in 1931. She should have had the right to vote when she turned 18 in 1949.

Three Days Of Talk In Harrisburg Yield Scant Consensus On Critical School Reopening Questions

Rich Askey is slated to start another year in the Harrisburg City School District this fall.

Pennsylvania Got $104M From The Feds To Expand Internet Access To Students. Much Of It Is Still Unspent

State officials secured $104 million in federal funding to improve internet connectivity for K-12 and college students statewide.

Can Erie Teacher Kristy Gnibus School A Tough GOP Incumbent? Signs Point To Yes | Aryanna Hunter

The sexist comments and questions I heard when I ran for Congress in the 16th Congressional District back in 2012 were many.

‘We’ve Seen The Devastating Effects Of Gentrification’: Lancaster Protest Focuses On Housing Equity

A group of about two dozen protesters marched through downtown Lancaster Wednesday at a rally organized by the group Put People First!.

Republican Senator Presses Reluctant GOP Leadership For Billions In State, Local Aid In Next Relief Deal

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is making a strong push to rescue ailing state and local governments in a fifth coronavirus relief bill.

Republican Lawmaker Calls Police After “Aggressive And Belligerent” Call With Democratic Colleague Over LGBTQ Bill

A Philadelphia suburban Republican called the police to his home.

Let All The Dreamers Dream Of A Home In America | John Fetterman And Gisele Barreto Fetterman

The Supreme Court was very clear less than two months ago: President Donald Trump broke the law.

Why Joe Biden Might Be The Warren Harding We Need Right Now | Joseph R. Powers

I’ve always been a connoisseur of campaign slogans, particularly here in Pennsylvania.

Biden Is Trying To Have It Both Ways On Fracking. That Could Cost Him In PA. | Mark O’keefe

It’s hard to overstate the importance of Pennsylvania in the upcoming Nov. 3 presidential election.

Less Than Half Of PA.’s Millennials Own A Home | The Numbers Racket

According to the new report, the national homeownership rate is 63.9 percent. For millennials, that rate is just 39.5 percent.

How Can We Combat The COVID Slide Among Pa.’s Most Vulnerable Students? | Opinion

Districts whose plans reflected greater learning opportunities served fewer economically disadvantaged students and fewer students of color.

On Anniversary Of Landmark Case, DHS Faces Allegations It Violated Law Protecting Those With Disabilities

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services was in federal court in Harrisburg defending itself against allegations that it did just that.

Study: Biden Can Lure PA., Swing State Moderates On Immigration | Tuesday Morning Coffee

Three years’ worth of hard-line rhetoric from the Republican White House on immigration has begun to cost Trump some support.

Amidst Covid Pandemic, An Education System Re-Boot Is Needed (Opinion)

COMMENTARY: Amidst enormous uncertainty, the debate about whether to reopen schools—and how—is contentious.

PA Voters Split On Party Lines When It Comes To Mask Wearing: Poll

Nearly one in three Pennsylvania voters say that COVID-19 is the biggest issue facing the state.

PA.’s African-American, Jewish-American Communities Are United In The Fight For Justice | Opinion

African-American and Jewish-American men and women worked in solidarity against a system that was hostile to their respective existences.

For Performers And Fans, Alike, Music In The Time Of Pandemic Is A Healing Sound | Opinion

These songs were orchestrated with the intent to raise awareness and money.