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Philly considering drones for community policing

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.

2 years ago

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Environment
Government
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces
Spotlight PA

Pa. budget chips away at $1.4B backlog for parks, forests

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

2 years ago

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NPR
Economy
Government
Government Accountability

What closes and what keeps running in a federal government shutdown

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.

2 years ago

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Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Possible government shutdown draws closer. Here’s how millions of Pennsylvanians could be impacted

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

2 years ago

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Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Ex-Philly mayoral candidate Maria Quiñones Sánchez lands new gig at City Hall

The $150k position is temporary, she said.

2 years ago

Sen. Dianne Feinstein
Government
National

Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

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

2 years ago

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Government
Public Health

Philly Councilmember Curtis Jones voted to ban adult-use marijuana. Then he walked into a cannabis conference

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

2 years ago

Sen. Eric Buckson (left) poses for a photo, while Sen. Dave Sokola (right) poses for a photo.
Delaware
Government
Government Accountability
Politics

A Delaware state senator wants term limits. But his bill to institute them remains stuck in committee run by longest-serving lawmaker

The measure was introduced by first-term legislator Eric Buckson, who says it’s good policy to “let fresh ideas and fresh blood present themselves.”

2 years ago

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President Joe Biden speaks at a podium
Government
Government Accountability
National
Politics

Shutdown’s shadow, Biden’s speech and arguing the case: Takeaways from the House impeachment hearing

House lawmakers are facing a resistance in the Senate from Republicans who are worried about the political ramifications of another impeachment.

2 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., enters a closed-door meeting of the Senate Democratic Caucus to address his colleagues for the first time since he was indicted on federal bribery charges at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023
Criminal Justice
Government Accountability
New Jersey

Menendez tells Senate colleagues he won’t resign, remains defiant amid bribery charges

Speaking at a closed-door caucus luncheon on Thursday in the Capitol, Menendez echoed his previous public statements in response to last week’s indictment.

2 years ago

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Government
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

Top Shapiro staffer was accused of sexual harassment before resigning

Mike Vereb, an aide to Pennsylvania’s governor, was accused months ago by a fellow staffer of sexual harassment.

2 years ago

NPR
Government
Higher Education
Personal Finance

Feds offer students new protections against programs that lead to high debt, low pay

The Biden administration is cracking down on for-profit college programs that don't adequately prepare graduates for gainful employment and leave them with unaffordable loans.

2 years ago

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Economy
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. lawmakers are still trying to finish the budget 3 months after the deadline

Hundreds of millions of dollars for the poorest schools, student mental health grants, and more are in limbo.

2 years ago

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., walks on Capitol Hill on Thursday. He says he will continue to wear a suit on the Senate floor in compliance with the newly codified dress code. Mark Schiefelbein/AP
NPR
Government
National
Pennsylvania

Suit yourselves: The Senate formalizes a dress code just days after ditching it

On Wednesday, lawmakers voted unanimously to codify business casual on the Senate floor.

2 years ago

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Economy
Government
Government Accountability

A government shutdown is nearing this weekend. What does it mean, who’s hit and what’s next?

Federal agencies will stop all actions deemed non-essential, and millions of federal employees, including members of the military, won't receive paychecks.

2 years ago

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