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Supreme Court: Biden properly ended Trump-era asylum policy
The justices' 5-4 decision for the administration came in a case about the “Remain in Mexico” policy under President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania to begin fiscal year without a budget
Without new budget legislation signed into law by Friday, the state will lose the authority to make some payments.
3 years ago
Supreme Court limits EPA in curbing power plant emissions
The court’s ruling could complicate the administration’s plans to combat climate change. Its proposal to regulate power plant emissions is expected by the end of the year.
3 years ago
Biden backs filibuster exception to protect abortion access
Biden has been reluctant to support changes to the filibuster, which allows any member of the 100-member chamber to block action on legislation unless it receives 60 votes.
3 years ago
Last-minute deal averts casino strike in Atlantic City
A Sunday strike deadline remains against the Hard Rock casino, but the new pacts appear to greatly increase the likelihood of a deal getting done with Hard Rock as well.
3 years ago
‘Things to Do’ this holiday: Longwood’s latest, Philly Balloon, Music Fest, and more
The weekend’s events include 4th of July celebrations all around the Philly area, the Parkway concert, Philly Balloon and Music Fest, and Pops on the Mall.
3 years ago
The Atlantic surfclam industry generates ~$30M in yearly revenue. But a study shows offshore wind development planned for the Jersey coast could cut that income up to 25%.
3 years ago
Phillies: Harper surgery went well, but no timetable for return
Philadelphia remains hopeful the 2021 NL MVP can play again this season.
3 years ago
Toll now at 53 in San Antonio as families wait for answers
The driver and two other men from Mexico remained in custody Wednesday.
3 years ago
Refunds to PGW customers for high May bills could cost $12 million — and counting
The high bills were due to a weather “adjustment,” criticized for insulating the utility from the risks of climate change, while customers foot the expense.
3 years ago
AP source: Harden declines $47M option with Sixers
A person familiar with the situation said Harden chose not to exercise his $47.4 million option for next season and will become a free agent — but with no designs on leaving.
3 years ago
Jan. 6 committee subpoenas Pat Cipollone, former WH counsel
Previous witnesses have testified Cipollone was in meetings in which lawyers debated strategies to overturn former President Donald Trump’s election loss.
3 years ago
Bills limiting LGBTQ instruction, trans athletes pass Pa. Senate
The bills passed nearly along party lines Wednesday and Democrats warned that Gov. Tom Wolf will veto them.
3 years ago
House sets up committee to consider Philly DA Krasner’s impeachment
The divided House of Representatives voted Wednesday to establish the five-member Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order.
3 years ago
High court noon: Jackson to be sworn in as Breyer retires Thursday
The first Black woman confirmed for the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, is officially becoming a justice.
3 years ago