Politics & Policy

While that's great news for the almost 10 million workers affected, 20 other states still pay minimum-wage workers the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.

Local artist Maisha Sullivan-Ongoza created the kinara and says she’s elated that the city has finally added the symbol central to Kwanzaa.

As Christmas Eve fell, smoke rose over the besieged territory, while in the West Bank Bethlehem was hushed, its holiday celebrations called off.

The new laws cover a wide range of topics including a minimum wage increase, raises for teachers, new gun laws and legalized marijuana.

The measure allows 17-year-old voters to participate in June primaries if they turn 18 by the general election.

A New Jersey legislator is calling to reimburse the travel costs of state residents who had to evacuate from Israel.

Legal challenges to Donald Trump's eligibility on the 2024 Republican primary ballots are underway in more than a dozen states.

This initiative comes in response to a growing recognition of the importance of addressing mental health issues, including grief, among students.

Trump's team vowed to appeal the decision. If it's in front of SCOTUS by Jan. 5, Trump's name will stay on the ballot. Experts say the question is likely to keep coming up.

The candidate calls current and past issues revolving around spouse Dana Long an irrelevant distraction, but questions abound about her transparency.

Ismail Haniyeh’s visit Wednesday is part of a flurry of diplomacy aimed at securing another cease-fire and swap of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

Election experts, as well as the Pa. Department of State, agree the increase is linked to turnover and loss of experience at local voting offices.

“They’re already assuming he’s toast,” said one polling expert.

In 2023, the General Assembly got off to a slow start, weathered a long budget impasse, and saw deep partisan divides. They say 2024 may improve.

Party leaders, from Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy to local officials, have called on Menendez to resign, and his home county party has dropped its endorsement.