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SARAH ANNE HUGHES / SPOTLIGHT PA
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Gov. Shapiro wanted to regulate skill games in this year’s budget, but talks aren’t going well

Pennsylvania's governor supports regulating the games as a way to boost state revenue. But lawmakers are caught between the powerful skill games and casino interests.

1 year ago

Pennsylvania legislature
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania to begin new fiscal year without budget, as Shapiro, lawmakers express optimism

Shapiro in February floated what he called an “ambitious” $48.3 billion budget plan that relied on about $3 billion in reserve cash to balance it.

1 year ago

Phil Murphy
Politics & Policy

A closer look at what’s in New Jersey’s proposed $56.6 billion budget, from taxes to spending

The annual spending plan is expected to get enough votes in the Democrat-led Legislature on Friday to reach Murphy's desk.

1 year ago

Inside the Delaware legislature
Politics & Policy

Delaware lawmakers approve bill requiring Medicaid to cover abortion procedures

The legislation expands access to abortion and the use of state funding to cover the procedures. It now goes to Gov. John Carney.

1 year ago

Fake pill bottle for Oxycontin
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

After deliberating more than six months, the justices in a 5-4 vote blocked an agreement hammered out with state and local governments and victims.

1 year ago

Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Here’s a look at the false claims you might hear during tonight’s presidential debate

There’s no comparing the volume of false and misleading claims Trump has deployed throughout his campaigns and presidency with Biden, who tends to lean more on exaggerations.

1 year ago

Transformer substation
Science
Spotlight PA

Power grid concerns complicate talks about incentivizing green energy in Pa.

Republicans say being too aggressive on clean energy could make Pa.’s electric grid unstable. Environmentalists say that’s an excuse.

1 year ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium
Education

Mayor Parker says 25 Philadelphia schools will pilot ‘extended day, extended year’ program

The voluntary program is designed to give students additional help and tutoring when an extended break results in educational regression.

1 year ago

(Left) President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
Politics & Policy

How the Biden-Trump debate could change the trajectory of the 2024 campaign

Trump and Biden haven't been on the same stage or even spoken since their last debate weeks before the 2020 presidential election.

1 year ago

Bill Kurtis and Peter Sagal at a taping of 'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!'
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Fourth of July concerts, Bucks-Mont Pride Fest, ‘Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!’ and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 27–30: First Person Arts Festival in Philly, Will Downing in New Jersey and the Super '70s Concert Experience in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden debate during the first presidential debate Sept. 29, 2020, at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland
Politics & Policy

What Pa. voters can expect from Biden and Trump’s historic presidential debate

A national poll found Trump has a slight lead over Biden. The same goes for polling focused on Pennsylvania, where the lead is often within the margin of error.

1 year ago

Listen 1:05
A sign near a road reads Welcome to historic Salem
Community

New Jersey American Water finalizes acquisition of Salem city water and sewer systems

New Jersey American Water said its top priority is addressing the toxic PFAS in Salem's water system.

1 year ago

Listen 1:14
A person walks past Planned Parenthood
Community

‘It’s devastating’: As Planned Parenthood’s Warminster location closes, Bucks County Dems express concern for abortion access

Pa. state Rep. Brian Munroe said the closure is a “symptom” of an “ongoing onslaught” on abortion rights.

1 year ago

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Poth Brewery Lofts in Brewerytown. The $42 million project was completed with historic preservation tax credits. (Aaron Moselle/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘Woefully behind’: Pa. advocates hope more support for historic revitalization is part of the state’s budget

Pennsylvania’s historic preservation tax credit program has an annual cap of $5 million. Legislation moving through Harrisburg would change that.

1 year ago

Listen 3:43
Sign says 'Presidential Debate'
Politics & Policy

Most Americans plan to watch the Biden-Trump debate, and many see high stakes, an AP-NORC poll finds

Both Biden and Trump supporters view the debate as a major test for their candidate — or just a spectacle not to miss.

1 year ago

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