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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.

2 years ago

Bethany Hall-Long, Collin O'Mara and Matt Meyer sit at a table.
Delaware
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‘Trying to get 1 vote, 2 votes’: Delaware gubernatorial candidates woo fellow Democrats, 1 small group at a time

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.

2 years ago

Mayor Parker signing an order
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Philadelphia
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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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Pete Buttigieg talks with WHYY News about presidential election as Pa. polling leans in favor of Trump

With the presidential election just six months away, WHYY News’ Carmen Russell-Sluchansky discussed Biden-Harris campaign strategy with Buttigieg.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania

DePasquale, 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.

2 years ago

Sorting mail ballots
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Lawsuit, records requests signal ACLU effort to target ‘notice and cure’ policies for flawed mail ballots

Since Pennsylvania introduced no-excuse mail voting in 2020, thousands of ballots have been rejected over missing dates, signatures, or other mistakes.

2 years ago

Inside the Capitol building
Economy
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

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.

2 years ago

Xavier Becerra and Lolita Owens sit at a kitchen table
Health Care
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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.

2 years ago

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NPR
Elections
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Biden 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.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Protests
Spotlight PA

Shapiro orders state employees to avoid ‘scandalous’ conduct amid Gaza protests, raising free speech concerns

The vaguely worded update is raising alarm among First Amendment advocates concerned that it could be used to unconstitutionally curtail free speech.

2 years ago

Left to right: Former President Donald Trump, Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels.
Elections
Explainers
National

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.

2 years ago

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New Jersey

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.

2 years ago

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Aging
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Philadelphia consumers could soon get more protections from the city

The legislation would provide a means to hold repeat offenders of fraud accountable on the local level.

2 years ago

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NPR
Elections
Government Accountability

What did Trump say? Explaining the former president’s favorite talking points

His words, at times, have been his greatest weapons but also his biggest vulnerability.

2 years ago

Capitol building
Government
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Super Bowl tickets, luxury resort stay among perks Pa. lawmakers accepted in 2023

Lawmakers accepted trips bankrolled by campaign groups, organizations pushing alternatives to public education, and more.

2 years ago

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