Politics & Policy
Mayor Parker enacts long recommended split for L&I
Parker said a recent task force report found that “mission creep” at the department has sapped its ability to do its job properly.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, who is facing reelection this year, bought $20 million in Israel Bonds to show support. Her Democratic opponents question her motives.
2 years ago
Russia is working on a weapon to destroy satellites but has not deployed one yet
The White House says there's no immediate threat to safety. National security adviser Jake Sullivan is briefing a small group of lawmakers on Thursday.
2 years ago
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas impeached by House Republicans
Mayorkas becomes the first cabinet secretary to be impeached since 1876. The Democratic-controlled Senate is expected to leave Mayorkas in office.
2 years ago
City of Newark moves to tax University of Delaware per student
State Rep. Cyndie Romer (D) is considering sponsoring legislation that would allow the city of Newark to levy this new tax.
2 years ago
Listen 0:57Most Pa. workers can’t take paid leave to care for sick loved ones. State law could change that
A coalition of women is trying to get paid family medical leave on the books in Pennsylvania, which would expand sick time benefits for all workers.
2 years ago
Listen 1:07Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 in ‘event tickets’ from powerful Pa. lobbyist
The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.
2 years ago
Pa. special election 2024: Bucks County race results
See results as they come in Tuesday for the latest special election in the Pennsylvania state House.
2 years ago
An investigation found Heather Honey’s flawed claims have been cited by ex-President Trump and fueled GOP backlash against a tool intended to make voter rolls more accurate.
2 years ago
Democrat Jim Prokopiak defeats Republican Candace Cabanas in Bucks special election
The win for the 140th District cements Democrats' narrow control over the Pennsylvania House.
2 years ago
Listen 3:45Senate advances military aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The measure, which would provide $95 billion in military aid, has little hope of seeing a vote in the House where hard-line Republicans oppose the measure.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election features contests for attorney general and Congress
Here is what will be on the ballot in Pennsylvania this year.
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Jenkintown considers dissolving its police force
Jenkintown spends more than half its annual budget on policing. Officials believe contracting out the services with neighbors Abington and Cheltenham makes sense.
2 years ago
Listen 0:49Meyer outpaces Hall-Long in fundraising for Delaware Democratic gubernatorial primary
The two announced candidates and one other possible contender had $3.3 million total to spend at year’s end. Nearly half of it came from personal loans.
2 years ago
Listen 2:12RFK Jr. apologizes to his family for Super Bowl ad invoking JFK
The longshot candidate's super PAC ran an ad repurposing one from former President John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign.
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