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New tax breaks, grants and assistance: Pa. task force makes recommendations on flood insurance

With less than 2% of insured Pennsylvania properties carrying flood insurance, a task force has made recommendations to make it more affordable.

2 years ago

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Legislation legalizing medical-aid-in-dying in Delaware awaits governor’s action

Gov. Carney said his position on the issue has been public since the bill was introduced. He has 10 days to act after his office gets the legislation.

2 years ago

City Council hearing
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City workers union files a lawsuit to stop Mayor Parker’s return-to-office mandate

AFSCME filed a lawsuit against the city of Philadelphia to halt the return-to-office policy that would require employees in the office five days a week.

2 years ago

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More funding could be coming to a Pa. affordable housing program

New money for an affordable housing program was one of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s asks in this year’s budget. Success seems to be in reach.

2 years ago

John Carney signing the budget
Delaware
Economy
Government
Law

Delaware legislature wraps with over 50 bills acted on in final day as abortion and death penalty bills go to Gov. Carney

Legislation passed by the General Assembly includes creating a new hospital tax and a procurement process for offshore wind projects.

2 years ago

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Elections
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Law
Pennsylvania

Lawsuit says Pennsylvania county deliberately hid decisions to invalidate some mail-in ballots

Seven disqualified primary voters, the local NAACP branch and the Center for Coalfield Justice sued Washington County’s election board on Monday.

2 years ago

Rue Landau
Elections
LGBTQ
Philadelphia

Philly City Councilmember Rue Landau pushing to register more LGBTQ voters

Landau said the city's LGBTQ+ community is growing rapidly.

2 years ago

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to reporters in Philadelphia, Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Elections
NPR

Meet the Democrats seen as up-and-comers for 2028 — or maybe sooner

President Biden says he's staying in the 2024 race. But if he were to change his mind, here are some of the Democrats viewed as potential candidates.

2 years ago

Joan Levy Specter
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Philadelphia
6abc

Former Philadelphia City Councilmember Joan Levy Specter, known for championing human rights, dies at 90

Some of her notable achievements include championing non-partisan issues such as daycare, housing, child nutrition, and anti-discrimination.

2 years ago

Joe and Jill Biden step off a plame
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New Jersey
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After poor debate performance, Pres. Biden appeals to donors at N.J. Gov. Murphy’s home

On Saturday, Biden told attendees at Gov. Phil Murphy's Red Bank, New Jersey home that he didn’t have a great debate night, “but I’m going to be fighting harder.”

2 years ago

John Fetterman posing inside his home.
Government Accountability
International
Pennsylvania

Fetterman traveled to Israel and met with Netanyahu despite blowback on the left

Fetterman said progressives who refuse to vote for President Biden over his handling of the war in Gaza could cost Democrats the election.

2 years ago

Donald Trump on the debate stage
Elections
Government Accountability
Media

Jan. 6 shadows the 2024 campaign, but not on the debate stage. That alarms democracy advocates

The Supreme Court is weighing cases involving Jan. 6, including a decision Friday that makes it easier for some rioters to contest their charges and convictions.

2 years ago

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New Jersey

N.J. approves the largest spending plan in state history. Here are the key takeaways

New Jersey has a new spending plan in place. It’s the largest budget ever approved, and Gov. Phil Murphy says there’s good reason.

2 years ago

Joe Biden speaking on stage
Elections

Biden bounces back from bad debate with energetic Raleigh rally

Speaking to a crowd of roughly 2,000 supporters in Raleigh, Biden reiterated his belief that Trump is bad for the country on issues like abortion and the economy.

2 years ago

Donna Reed Miller
Government
Philadelphia

Former Philly Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77

The former council member worked to improve the quality of life in Philadelphia, especially in the 8th Councilmanic District, where she lived.

2 years ago

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