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Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally
Government Accountability
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

How Trump’s attacks on prosecutors build on history of using racist language and stereotypes

The rhetoric is a reminder of Trump's tendency to use coded racial messaging as a signal to supporters, an approach he has deployed over several decades.

2 years ago

David Oh at a mayoral candidates forum in March; Cherelle Parker at a mayoral candidates forum in January
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Cherelle Parker is declining to debate David Oh. That’s not the norm

The city hasn’t seen a close race since 1999, but non-incumbent Democratic and Republican nominees still met in a public forum.

2 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Employment
Government
Philadelphia

Philly has hundreds of city job vacancies. Kenney joins union leaders to call for applicants

From 911 operators and water department employees to sanitation workers and airport employees, the city is desperately seeking workers.

2 years ago

election worker fixing a voting machine
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Technology
Spotlight PA

Pa. will track voting machine malfunctions under new settlement with election security groups

The Pa. Department of State has reached an agreement with advocates after they raised concerns in 2019 about a voting machine that glitched in its first year.

2 years ago

Debra Bogen at a podium
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Why some of Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s cabinet picks still have ‘acting’ next to their title

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s pick for Pennsylvania health secretary didn’t have the vote to be confirmed by the state Senate, but she’s still leading the agency.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks to supporters
Government
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has to pick a new ‘partner-in-government’ in less than a month

Murphy is looking for someone with a record, but is keeping diversity in the forefront.

2 years ago

Pa. State Trooper car
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Policing
Spotlight PA

A plan to stop diverting road dollars to Pa. State Police could be a final piece of this year’s budget

Pennsylvania gives millions of dollars meant for road and bridge repairs to the State Police each year. Lawmakers are weighing how to end those transfers.

2 years ago

Offshore wind mills are seen in Denmark
Delaware
Energy
Environment

‘The process is rolling’: Delaware takes 3rd look at procuring offshore wind power

A 2008 contract that would have made Delaware a pioneer in offshore wind evaporated. A 2018 study cited high costs, but a new law has the state pursuing the notion again.

2 years ago

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Three panelists at a table.
Government
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania

Pa.’s Democratic-controlled House passed 2 gun safety laws. Now it’s in the Senate’s hands

A panel of experts led by Pa. House Majority Leader Matthew Bradford discussed gun policies at Villanova University Monday.

2 years ago

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Government
New Jersey

Ask Governor Murphy: Oliver’s successor, wind energy, and tacos?

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy will answer your questions at 7 p.m. Tuesday during “Ask Governor Murphy.”

2 years ago

Dave McCormick
Elections
Pennsylvania

David McCormick is gearing up for a Senate run in Pennsylvania. But he lives in Connecticut

As Republicans aim to gain the one seat they need to retake the Senate in next year’s elections, McCormick is a top recruit.

2 years ago

Pa. State Sen. Sharif Street addresses the media at a press conference
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Politics
Public Safety

Pa. state senator would like to see a page taken from his father’s playbook on crime prevention

State Senator Sharif Street would like to see his father, Mayor John Street’s, Safe Streets initiative come back to town.

2 years ago

Sheila Oliver
Government
New Jersey
Politics

As Assembly speaker, Sheila Oliver helped Steve Sweeney become Senate president

A political turf war created an “odd couple situation” between the South Jersey conservative and Essex County liberal, but they got things done for the state.

2 years ago

Homes on an empty street
Economic Development
Government
Pennsylvania

Abington Township approves Economic Development Corporation to revitalize business districts

Officials said the new Economic Development Corporation will revitalize run-down main streets, attract new employers, and support existing small businesses.

2 years ago

An aerial view of mourners paying respects to Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver as she lies in state
Government
New Jersey

New Jerseyans remember Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver as a ‘passionate’ and ‘genuine’ leader

Mourners pay respects to a trailblazing politician at the State House in Trenton. Thursday was day one of a three-day celebration of life.

2 years ago

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