Politics & Policy
Delaware lawmakers support new inspector general’s office to increase transparency
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Laura Sturgeon would create an inspector general’s office, which has been discussed as far back as 2007.
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Listen 1:10The New Republic magazine gathered local and national figures to discuss concerns about a second Trump administration.
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Member of Israel’s War Cabinet says he’ll quit the government June 8 unless there’s a new war plan
The move would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more reliant on his far-right allies.
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Noncitizen voting, already illegal in federal elections, becomes a centerpiece of 2024 GOP messaging
The specter of people who aren't American citizens and are voting in the United States has become a rallying cry for Republicans.
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Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, and former state environmental chief Collin O’Mara face off in the Sept. 10 primary.
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Parker’s Clean and Green cabinet will start major Philly cleanup in June
The 13-week effort will include fixing potholes, addressing abandoned properties and removing abandoned cars.
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With the presidential election just six months away, WHYY News’ Carmen Russell-Sluchansky discussed Biden-Harris campaign strategy with Buttigieg.
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Listen 7:36DePasquale, Sunday are vying to become Pa.’s next AG. National political themes are at the forefront
DePasquale says his top two priorities reflect the concerns he heard from Democratic primary voters: protecting elections and abortion rights.
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Since Pennsylvania introduced no-excuse mail voting in 2020, thousands of ballots have been rejected over missing dates, signatures, or other mistakes.
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Education funding boost, tax cuts on table as Pa. budget talks begin
Pennsylvania lawmakers are entering budget negotiations with a roughly $14 billion surplus. So far, they have different priorities for using it.
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Xavier Becerra spends time with a Pa. home health care aide to promote higher wages for caregivers
The secretary of Health and Human Services visited a home health care worker in North Philly. The White House wants more Medicaid funds to go directly to caregivers.
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Listen 3:57Biden and Trump confirm June and September debates in social media back and forth
President Biden and former President Donald Trump aren't on board with the Commission on Presidential Debates. They've agreed to network-hosted events on June 27.
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The vaguely worded update is raising alarm among First Amendment advocates concerned that it could be used to unconstitutionally curtail free speech.
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What to know about Trump fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen’s pivotal testimony in the hush money trial
Cohen tied Trump directly to the hush money scheme, recounting meetings and conversations with him about stifling negative stories in the waning weeks of the 2016 campaign.
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New Jersey’s recreational marijuana industry is booming. Here’s what you need to know
Recreational cannabis is now widely available in New Jersey, and sales are booming. Here’s what you should know, from who is eligible to buy to how much cannabis is taxed.
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