Tom Wolf
Gov. Wolf Requests Federal Disaster Money for January Snowstorm
January’s snowstorm was so bad, Tom Wolf wants federal money to help recover from it. Pennsylvania’s governor announced today he has requested federal disaster assistance […]
Wolf’s Policy Director, John Hanger, Resigns
Governor Tom Wolf’s secretary of policy and planning, John Hanger, is leaving the administration. In a statement, Hanger explained that he wants to spend more time with […]
Misdemeanor Crimes Are Now Easier to Get Sealed in Pennsylvania
Today, Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law a bill that makes it easier for people to have their criminal records sealed in Pennsylvania. The law […]
Gov. Tom Wolf to Lawmakers on Budget: “The Time for Games Is Over”
Gov. Tom Wolf talked doom and gloom at today’s annual budget address. “Pennsylvania now faces a $2 billion budget deficit,” Wolf told a joint session […]
Pa. Opts Out of Standardized Testing — For Now
Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday signed a bill that delays implementation of statewide standardized testing as a graduation requirement until the 2018-2019 school year. The […]
Wolf Administration Defends Response to Storm That Left Hundreds Stranded
The administration of Gov. Tom Wolf is defending its response to the storm that left hundreds of travelers stranded overnight on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. More […]
This Report May Make You Look at the SRC Differently
Gov. Tom Wolf wants to shut down the School Reform Commission and return Philadelphia’s public schools to local control. Former Mayor Michael Nutter is also on board with the […]
Johnny Doc: “I’m Getting Out of Politics a Little Bit”
John Dougherty is such a big deal that he doesn’t need the Democratic City Committee anymore. The electricians union boss tells Citified he has stepped down as leader […]
This Winter You’ll Be Able to Track PennDOT Snow Plows
If we ever get snow this winter — a big “if” — techies and good government types have a special treat waiting for them: They’ll […]
Supermarket, Shopping Center to Northeast Philly After $12.5 Million in Tax Credits
The Wissinoming neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia is getting a new $29 million shopping center that will include a ShopRite supermarket and space for retail stores and restaurants, […]
A Modest Proposal to End State Budget Impasse: Fire Half the Pa. Legislature
I’ve got a solution to the ongoing budget crisis in Harrisburg — let’s tear down the General Assembly and start over again. Let’s abolish the […]
Wolf Calls Republican Budget “Ridiculous” “Garbage.” Promises Line-Item Veto
Last week, in a pre-Christmas shocker, the state’s Senate — contrary to reports that they’d reached an agreement with Gov. Tom Wolf on his “framework” budget — reversed […]
Pa. Waits for Wolf Budget Decision
Gov. Tom Wolf could decide today whether to end the state’s months-old budget impasse — or whether to extend it into the New Year, AP reports.
Senate Approves “House Version” of State Budget
[UPDATE] In an 11th-hour move, the Pennsylvania Senate has passed a $30.3 billion dollar budget package with a 33-17 vote. The legislators had previously been in favor of a […]
“Winter Is Coming,” Gov. Tom Wolf Says on 60 Degree Day
Today is the first day of winter. Brr! Only, no. It‘s nearly 60 degrees in Philadelphia. The rest of the state is similar: It’s almost […]