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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.

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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

Siamak Namazi, shown in this photo before his 2015 imprisonment
NPR
Criminal Justice
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

home repairs happening
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
Government
National

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

Protesters outside of the convention center
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

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