Government & Politics
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Former Montco District Attorney Bruce Castor Joins Former President Trump’s Impeachment Team
In the lead for Trump’s impeachment trial is former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce L. Castor Jr, writes Jeremy Roebuck for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In a statement released Sunday night, Trump said Castor will work along with a new counsel, Alabama criminal defense lawyer David Schoen, saying this new team will bring “national profiles and…
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New $900M Pandemic Recovery Aid Bill Approved By Pennsylvania Senate
Earlier this week, Pennsylvania’s Senate unanimously approved legislation to distribute more than $900 million in pandemic recovery aid to schools and hospitality-related businesses along with individuals who are struggling to pay rent or utility bills, according to a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The bill now has to receive approval from both the state…
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As Pandemic Eases, Suburbanites Working from Home Might Force Philadelphia Tax Structure Overhaul
With work from home keeping the majority of suburbanites out of the city, Philadelphia may have to retool its tax policies that include the highest-in-the-nation wage tax, write Christian Hetrick and Laura McCrystal for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pandemic has already taken a significant bite out of the city’s tax base. The future economic impact…
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After Stepping Down as Region’s Top Federal Prosecutor, William McSwain Looking for Other Opportunities to Remain in Politics
After stepping down as U.S. Attorney on Friday, West Chester resident William M. McSwain is considering his options for remaining in politics, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I hope that there will be opportunities for me in the future to continue in public service,” he said. “I don’t think you’ve heard the last…
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For Ardmore Man, Trump’s Pardon Felt Like He ‘Hit the Lottery’
Gary Hendler, of Ardmore, woke up on Wednesday to discover he was one of 73 people former President Donald Trump pardoned on his final day in office, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. Hendler applied for the pardon for a drug-related crime he committed in the 1980s. “I did a double-take,” he said.…
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Joe Biden Nominates Dr. Rachel Levine for Assistant Health Secretary Post
Pennsylvania’s health secretary, Dr. Rachel Levine, has been nominated by Joe Biden to be his next assistant health secretary, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. She would be the first openly transgender official to be confirmed by the Senate, if approved. Levine has taken on praise and criticism in her response to contain…
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Ursinus Grad Ryan Costello Prepping to Run for Senate in 2022
Former U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello, a graduate of Collegeville’s Ursinus College, is taking steps to prepare a run for Pennsylvania’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2022, writes Jonathan Tamari and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Costello, who served in the House from 2015 to 2019, decided not to seek reelection for his House seat.…
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President-elect Biden Nominates Seasoned Diplomat and La Salle Graduate William Burns to Head CIA
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated seasoned diplomat and La Salle University graduate William Burns to head the Central Intelligence Agency, writes Matthew Lee for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burns is a former ambassador to Russia and Jordan who has been at the State Department for more than three decades under both Democratic and Republican presidents. Most…
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Bloomberg: Capitol Rioter from Sellersville Has No Regrets, Plans To Return to D.C. for Inauguration
Brandon Fellows, who participated in the riot at Capitol Hill, does not regret his role in the unrest and plans to return to Washington, D.C. to protest the inauguration — if he is not previously arrested, writes William Turton for Bloomberg. Fellows did not know there was a march planned for Jan. 6 that would…
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Montco’s Dean Will Prosecute Impeachment Case Against President Trump in Senate
Montgomery County Congresswoman Madeleine Dean is getting ready to prosecute the impeachment case against President Donald Trump in Senate, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dean will be one of nine impeachment managers who have been chosen by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to present the argument made by the House on why Trump should…
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Certifying the Results of the 2020 Presidential Election
A fundamental, defining feature of a democratic republic is the right of the people to elect their own leaders. That feature was on display this week when Congress met to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. During the certification process, some lawmakers tried, but failed, to overturn the results of the election in…
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PA Chamber Statement on Violence at U.S. Capitol
PA Chamber President and CEO Gene Barr issued the following statement in regards to yesterday’s violent security breach at the U.S. Capitol Building. “Yesterday’s violence at the U.S. Capitol was completely unacceptable. It was an assault on our democracy and an affront to our ideals. Those who committed these acts should be prosecuted as soon…
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New Population Estimates Show Pennsylvania Likely to Lose One Congressional Seat
The annual state population estimates released by the Census Bureau show that Pennsylvania is likely to lose one congressional seat next year, write Janet Adamy and Paul Overberg for The Wall Street Journal. The data was gathered separately from decennial census responses which will be used by lawmakers during the first half of next year…
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Wall Street Journal: Here’s What is in the New COVID-19 Relief Bill
President Donald Trump has signed into law the new $900 billion COVID-19 aid package that will bring relief to many individuals and businesses that are the most affected by the pandemic, according to a staff report from The Wall Street Journal. The three main components of the bill will benefit households and workers. The legislation…
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Montco Shifts From Being Republican Stronghold to Powerful Democratic Bastion
The latest election showed just how starkly political sentiment has shifted in Montgomery County, turning it from a Republican stronghold into a powerful Democratic bastion, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a general shift left by the Philadelphia suburbs, Montgomery County turned out with the biggest and bluest support. “The numbers were just…
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Public Service Truly Pays; Check Out Pennsylvania’s Highest-Paid State Employees
The highest-paid state employees in Pennsylvania are either managing the retirement fund for public school workers or heading institutions of higher education, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 25 highest-paid state employees together earn more than $7.88 million annually or an average of $315,000. Some of these salaries are not covered just…
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Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District Proved To Be Competitive Among Philadelphia Suburbs
Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, which includes the entire of Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County, turned out to be the most competitive among Philadelphia’s suburbs in the latest election, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The district recorded the highest number of so-called ticket-splitters – people who chose to cast their vote for…
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Hard Numbers Convey Sobering Realities for Conspiracy Theorists
While conspiracy theorists still continue to question the election results, the cold, hard numbers convey sobering realities and show that it was the suburban counties – especially in Pennsylvania – that swung the pendulum in favor of the Democratic candidate, writes Gerald F. Seib for The Wall Street Journal. A new analysis from the American…
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