
Politics & Policy
Advocates say most people don’t realize what it’s like inside a dispensary, citing false narratives about “drug dens.”
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The measure was introduced by first-term legislator Eric Buckson, who says it’s good policy to “let fresh ideas and fresh blood present themselves.”
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Shutdown’s shadow, Biden’s speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearing
House lawmakers are facing a resistance in the Senate from Republicans who are worried about the political ramifications of another impeachment.
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Menendez tells Senate colleagues he won’t resign, remains defiant amid bribery charges
Speaking at a closed-door caucus luncheon on Thursday in the Capitol, Menendez echoed his previous public statements in response to last week’s indictment.
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Top Shapiro staffer was accused of sexual harassment before resigning
Mike Vereb, an aide to Pennsylvania’s governor, was accused months ago by a fellow staffer of sexual harassment.
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Feds offer students new protections against programs that lead to high debt, low pay
The Biden administration is cracking down on for-profit college programs that don't adequately prepare graduates for gainful employment and leave them with unaffordable loans.
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Pa. lawmakers are still trying to finish the budget 3 months after the deadline
Hundreds of millions of dollars for the poorest schools, student mental health grants, and more are in limbo.
15 hours ago
Suit yourselves: The Senate formalizes a dress code just days after ditching it
On Wednesday, lawmakers voted unanimously to codify business casual on the Senate floor.
16 hours ago
A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?
Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks.
19 hours ago
House Republicans make their case for Biden impeachment inquiry at first hearing
The impeachment inquiry hearing is taking place as the federal government is days away from what is likely to be a damaging government shutdown.
22 hours ago
6 takeaways from the second GOP debate
The second Republican debate wrapped up with seven candidates attempting to break away from the front-runner, former President Donald Trump.
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Philadelphia Crime Summit to lay out gun violence prevention blueprint
Activists, lawmakers, and business leaders will spend Saturday discussing gun violence action items. They plan to send a “white paper” to the next mayor.
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Trump bets big on Michigan with rally on GOP debate night as UAW strike continues
Seven Republicans will join the second GOP debate Wednesday but the front-runner, former President Donald Trump won't be one of them. Instead, Trump will head to Michigan to c
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Democrat sees abortion, extremism as wedge issues in bid to unseat GOP Pa. state treasurer
Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, 37, announced his primary candidacy for the seat held by incumbent Stacy Garrity.
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The bill creates a zoning law that would prohibit sites across most of Philadelphia. City Council is expected to override the mayor’s veto.
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