
Politics & Policy
Pennsylvania House proposes April 2 for presidential primary, 2 weeks later than Senate wants
The bill passed narrowly, 13-12, and goes to the full House for a floor vote.
2 years ago
Speaker McCarthy ousted in historic House vote, as scramble begins for a Republican leader
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina was named speaker pro tempore in the interim.
2 years ago
Diane Feinstein, the ‘Year of the Woman,’ and the evolving landscape of Pa. politics
From Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer to Lynn Yeakel and Madeline Dean, Dave Davies casts a throughline from 1992 to the present.
2 years ago
Listen 6:12Rep. Matt Gaetz launches effort to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., launched the process for holding a vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as House speaker but the road ahead is still unclear.
2 years ago
Cherelle Parker on the Sixers arena, the next police commissioner, and the situation in Kensington
The likely next mayor chatted with NBC Philadelphia about a wide range of issues affecting the city.
2 years ago
Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight
The threat of a federal government shutdown ended late Saturday night after Congress approved a temporary funding bill to keep federal agencies open until Nov. 17.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania governor’s voter registration change draws Trump’s ire in echo of 2020 election clashes
Shapiro’s recent executive order has drawn complaints from Republicans. They're concerned about non-US citizens and minors being able to register.
2 years ago
Gaetz says he will seek to oust McCarthy as speaker this week. ‘Bring it on,’ McCarthy says
Gaetz's announcement Sunday comes after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation on Saturday that avoided a government shutdown.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania governor noncommittal on greenhouse gas strategy as climate task force finishes work
Shapiro appointed the task force to consider former Gov. Wolf's regulation to make Pa. the first major fossil fuel state to adopt carbon pricing over power plant emissions.
2 years ago
Some states pick up the tab to keep national parks open during federal shutdown
Utah, Arizona, and Colorado state governments will foot the bill to keep some national parks open — and tourist dollars flowing — during a federal shutdown.
2 years ago
A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?
A look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Sunday.
2 years ago
Threat of government shutdown ends as Congress passes a temporary funding plan and sends it to Biden
The rushed package drops aid to Ukraine, a White House priority opposed by a growing number of GOP lawmakers, but increases federal disaster assistance by $16 billion.
2 years ago
Philly considering drones for community policing
Philadelphia already uses drones on a limited basis. Officials heard testimony from cops from other cities on how they are using drones to fight crime.
2 years ago
Pa. budget chips away at $1.4B backlog for parks, forests
Pennsylvania’s latest budget gives $112 million to parks and forests, but the infrastructure backlog is $1.4 billion.
2 years ago
What closes and what keeps running in a federal government shutdown
Although most major federal agencies have not announced their plans for what would stay open and closed during a potential shutdown, here's what we see could be affected.
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