Politics & Policy
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
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
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.
2 years ago
With the presidential election just six months away, WHYY News’ Carmen Russell-Sluchansky discussed Biden-Harris campaign strategy with Buttigieg.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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
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 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
Listen 3:57Biden 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
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
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
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
Listen 1:05Philadelphia 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
Listen 0:55What 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
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.
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