Politics & Policy
Delaware lawmakers OK bill enabling board of political appointees to oversee hospital budgets
The legislation passed the House on a 24-16 vote Tuesday after the medical community dropped its opposition when the bill was amended.
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New Jersey State Police ‘never meaningfully grappled’ with discriminatory practices, official finds
According to a report by the state’s comptroller office, leaders never tackled data trends indicating "persistent, adverse treatment of racial and ethnic minority motorists."
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“He attacks his opponents as vermin,” Biden said. “He says immigrants are poisoning the blood of America. That’s a line used in Hitler’s Germany, not an American president.”
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What you need to know ahead of the 2024 Pa. general election
Pennsylvania’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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No more work from home: Mayor Parker issues return-to-office order for thousands of city employees
It’s the end of the pandemic-era policy that allowed thousands of Philadelphia city employees to work from home for at least part of their workweek.
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Listen 1:04Iran’s president has died in a helicopter crash, state media reports
Iranian state media reported Monday that no survivors had been found at the site of a helicopter crash and that an acting president has been named.
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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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