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International

Iran moves American prisoners to house arrest as a step in a swap for their release

The move comes amid the outlines of a deal after diplomacy between U.S. and Iran via mediators — but nothing is final.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Government
Housing
Pennsylvania

Pa.’s Whole-Home Repairs money is in limbo despite Shapiro’s budget signature

The popular home repairs program is on a list of spending initiatives a state budget official has said need additional legislation.

2 years ago

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President Joe Biden speaks at the Arcosa Wind Towers, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Belen, N.M. Biden is making the case that his policies of financial and tax incentives have revived U.S. manufacturing
Business
International
Politics

Biden issues an executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology

Senior administration officials say the effort stemmed from national security goals, rather than economic interests.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Arcosa Wind Towers, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Belen, N.M.
Crime
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Utah man suspected of threatening President Joe Biden shot and killed as FBI served warrant

The shooting is under review by the FBI.

2 years ago

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Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Pennsylvania’s ‘fake electors’ are unlikely to face consequences. Here’s what they’re up to.

Some serve as leaders of Pa.’s Republican party, or have influence in local and national politics.

2 years ago

Ohio residents line up to vote early in-person on Issue 1 in front of the Franklin County Board of Elections in Columbus, Ohio, on Thursday. Samantha Hendrickson/AP
NPR
Elections
Government
Health Care

How many voters does it take to make a majority? Why Ohio’s Issue 1 is controversial

Issue 1 would make it harder to pass future constitutional amendments and will make it next to impossible for citizens and groups to get amendments to the ballot at all.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris speaking at a podium
Employment
Infrastructure

Harris says new rule means ‘thousands of dollars’ for workers on federal construction projects

Harris' office says 1 million construction workers with jobs on $200 billion worth of federally supported projects will benefit.

2 years ago

Residents of Brooklyn's Flatbush neighborhood register to vote at a voter registration event on Sept. 29, 2021
NPR
Elections
Government
National

Some states are trying to boost youth voter registration. Here’s what they’re doing

States are adopting policies to increase voter registration, including for young people. Those policies include automatic voter registration and pre-registration before 18.

2 years ago

Sheila Oliver speaking into a microphone
Government
New Jersey
6abc

3-day celebration of life planned to honor late N.J. Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver

"Sheila was not only a distinguished public servant, but also our cherished daughter," her family said.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania state Capitol building
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Governor signs Pennsylvania’s main budget, leaving work ahead for some programs’ funding

Pennsylvania's state budget moved closer to completion on Thursday.

2 years ago

Dustyn Thompson
Delaware
Energy
Environment
Technology
Transportation

‘All about accessibility’: Delaware offers $2,500 rebates for electric vehicle buyers and requires charging capability in new homes

The two new laws pave the way for more EVs on Delaware roads as advocates hope the state environmental secretary takes an even stronger step.

2 years ago

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A view of the Upper Darby Township building
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Upper Darby parking enforcement director resigns after theft charges

The former parking chief was placed on administrative leave after theft allegations surfaced. Sekela Coles’ attorney said she officially resigned on Wednesday.

2 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Crime
Pennsylvania
Social Justice
Spotlight PA

Proposed relief for child sex abuse survivors won’t reach Pa. ballot in 2023

A measure that would give thousands of survivors a two-year window to seek monetary damages against their abusers is caught up in a politicized battle.

2 years ago

President Biden waves to onlookers as he rides his bike through Gordons Pond State Park in Rehoboth Beach, Del., on Tuesday.
NPR
Delaware
Government
National

What a Rehoboth Beach beach vacation looks like for President Biden

When you're the president, vacation involves secret service, coordination with police, crowds of people watching you on the beach and the possibility that at any moment the jo

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his budget address to a joint session of the Legislature at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J., Feb. 28, 2023.
Government
International
New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy leaving Italy vacation early after death of lieutenant governor

Lt. Gov. Oliver died after a short stay at a hospital for an undisclosed medical issue. Senate President Nicholas Scutari is serving as acting governor until Murphy returns.

2 years ago

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