Dave Mann
Dave Mann has been with the Observer since 2003. Before that, he worked as a reporter in Fort Worth and Washington, D.C. He was born and raised in Philadelphia. He thinks border collies are the world’s greatest dogs, and believes in the nourishing powers of pickup basketball.
Articles by Dave Mann
A Gamble, a Threat and a Tradition: Take-Aways from Tuesday’s Senate Budget Fight
A three hour debate on the budget highlights the tense relation between the House and Senate, the risky new method of financing and the possible loss of the two-thirds rule.
John Bradley’s Last Stand
Forensic Science Commission meets today to finalize Willingham-arson inquiry
Disabling Reforms at State Institutions
Budget cuts to state-supported living centers could lead to federal lawsuit.
Inside the House’s Brutal Budget
Latest budget bill still contains harsh cuts to education, health care and the environment.