Politics & Policy

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has recently signed several bills that chip away at Pennsylvania’s five-month-old budget impasse.

President Biden spoke on Veterans Day about the country's "obligation" to provide veterans with adequate care, describing it a nonpartisan issue.

The Central Bucks school board has made national headlines for its heated meetings and book banning policy. On Tuesday, voters flipped the board.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was already under pressure for other problems. Now, a recent poll says 76% of Israelis want him to resign.

There was record-breaking spending, national media coverage and the highest turnout for an odd-year election in at least a quarter-century.

N.J. Democrats say affordability issues helped them win the election — but Republicans disagree.

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker joined current Mayor Kenney to unveil her plans to shift from campaign mode to running the city.

Cameras will be mounted on SEPTA buses and trolleys to detect cars parked in bus lanes and bus stops to help keep them clear.

Manchin's decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the coal-country seat.

WHYY News’ election special recaps the highlights Philadelphians need to know about their newly elected mayor and other city leaders.

Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin gaveled outy after Republicans on the committee made clear they would call for subpoena votes on a raft of Democratic officials and others.

At the GOP debate in Miami, five Republicans sparred over top issues including the Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine, China, and abortion. Here's what you need to know.

CBSD attracted attention for book bans, anti-LGBTQ sentiments, and treatment of its students and staff. Democrats completed a clean sweep of all five board races.

Voters mobilized for abortion rights, from approving an amendment in Ohio to reelecting Kentucky's Democratic governor.

Philly’s soon-to-be first woman mayor described her vision for a city that’s “safer, cleaner, greener, with economic opportunity for all.”