Politics & Policy
Gov. Murphy signs laws targeting car thieves
The law approved unanimously by the Legislature responds to a spike in auto thefts. Law enforcement officials raised the issue last year.
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Bad blood, technicalities, and complicated code bills keep the Pa. budget in limbo
The PA budget is still at an impasse due to process technicalities and tension between Gov. Shapiro, the House, and the Senate.
2 years ago
Women running the House: Glass ceiling ‘shattered’ in Delaware General Assembly
Valerie Longhurst is Delaware’s first female speaker of the House. Two Black women — Melissa Minor-Brown and Kerri Evelyn Harris — hold the other top posts.
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Gov. Shapiro calls on divided Legislature to finalize budget past deadline
On Thursday, Shapiro disputed Republican’s accusations that he went back on his word on the $45 billion spending plan.
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Wisconsin governor’s 400-year veto angers opponents in state with long history of creative cuts
Wisconsin governors have the most powerful partial veto power in the country because, unlike in other states, they can strike nearly any part of a budget bill.
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New Jersey governor signs tax break for Orsted’s offshore wind farm
The bill allows Orsted to keep federal tax credits that it otherwise would have been required to pass along to New Jersey utility ratepayers.
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Philly council member wants apology from Camden leader for ‘thugs,’ ‘freaks’ comment
After a Camden official said, "We just want to send a message to the thugs and criminals and gun-bearing freaks over in Philadelphia...," a council member wants an apology.
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U.S. gives go-ahead for Orsted’s New Jersey offshore wind farm to start construction
The wind farm would power 500,000 homes. Other approvals remain to be granted, but Orsted plans to start construction this fall.
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Rocky governance persists in tiny Pa. borough that hired Tamir Rice’s killer
A year after Tioga hired the police officer who killed Tamir Rice, borough officials who promised changes struggle with persisting issues.
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After an alarming number of traffic deaths, Delaware strengthens highway safety laws
The new laws include increased penalties for speeding and reckless driving, but lawmakers were unable to get a ban on open containers of alcohol approved.
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PGA Tour is sending 2 executives to a Senate hearing as LIV cites conflicts
The July 11 hearing is before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.
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New Jersey is among 10 states planning to sue EPA over standards for residential wood-burning stoves
They say EPA's failure to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves has allowed the continued sale of appliances that could worsen pollution.
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7 people arrested during protests at Moms for Liberty Summit, Philadelphia Police say
ACT UP Philadelphia said Sunday’s “civil disobedience action” was “organized by an autonomous group of activists in solidarity.”
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Listen 1:18Organizers gave out free books and served food and drink as they filled the streets with music, art, and celebration of LGBTQ love.
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Some attendees said transgender children should not partake in gender-affirming healthcare. “No child is born in the wrong body,” said Gays against Groomers founder.
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