Politics & Policy

The likely next mayor chatted with NBC Philadelphia about a wide range of issues affecting the city.

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.

Shapiro’s recent executive order has drawn complaints from Republicans. They're concerned about non-US citizens and minors being able to register.

Gaetz's announcement Sunday comes after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation on Saturday that avoided a government shutdown.

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.

Utah, Arizona, and Colorado state governments will foot the bill to keep some national parks open — and tourist dollars flowing — during a federal shutdown.

A look at what's ahead if the government shuts down on Sunday.

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.

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.

Pennsylvania’s latest budget gives $112 million to parks and forests, but the infrastructure backlog is $1.4 billion.

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.

At Pennsylvania airports, more than 35,000 passengers a day could be affected by potential TSA delays.

The $150k position is temporary, she said.

Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal priorities important to her state.

Advocates say most people don’t realize what it’s like inside a dispensary, citing false narratives about “drug dens.”