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House opens impeachment probe of Biden after GOP leaders head off push to vote now

The House of Representatives approved a resolution referring articles of impeachment against President Biden to two committees — slowing down a push from House conservatives.

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House lawmakers in Delaware approve $5.6 billion budget for fiscal year starting July 1

House members voted 32-8 for the operating budget and 33-7 for the supplemental bill.

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Pennsylvania Senate votes to expand ban on using cell phones while driving

The Pa. state Senate wants to expand a ban on texting while driving and is advancing legislation that increases the penalties for motorists who are handling their cell phones.

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Pennsylvania House lawmakers pass bill to recruit more educators by offering $10K stipends

A measure that would give student teachers a stipend while they’re in the classroom for their degree passed the Pa. House of Representatives on Thursday.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia unveils Racial Equity Strategy Dashboard; city departments required to complete racial equity plans by end of year

So far, 23 departments have completed their initial racial equity action plans. All departments will need to complete theirs by the end of the year.

2 years ago

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands with President Joe Biden during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Washington
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India’s Modi is getting a state visit with Biden, but the glitz is shadowed by human rights concerns

The leaders of the world’s two biggest democracies are looking to strengthen the crucial but complicated relationship between their countries.

2 years ago

Then-Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, participates in a hearing before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in November 2019. Hurd said Thursday he is running for president. Samuel Corum/Pool/Getty Images
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Former Texas Rep. Will Hurd is running for president

Hurd, who considers himself a "common sense" candidate, joins the list of Republicans seeking the party's nomination.

2 years ago

Evan Gershkovich, the U.S. reporter detained on espionage charges in Russia, stands inside a defendants' cage before a hearing to consider an appeal of his extended detention at the Moscow City Court. His appeal was rejected.
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WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich loses appeal, will remain in Russian detention

The journalist's parents traveled to Russia to hear the pretrial decision, and they were able to briefly see their son and talk.

2 years ago

Governor Murphy held a press conference with Assembly Speaker Coughlin and Senate President Scutari to announce an agreement on senior property tax relief in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, on June 21, 2023 in Trenton
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Gov. Murphy and N.J. lawmakers announce deal on property tax break for seniors

Murphy, Assembly Speaker Coughlin and Senate President Scutari say homeowners 65 and older who make $500,000 or less will qualify for up to $6,500 in property tax relief.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania lawmakers eye liberalization of medical marijuana rules

The three-bill package passed the Senate Law and Justice Committee almost unanimously.

2 years ago

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N.J. Senate passes bill upping penalties for fentanyl-related crimes

New Jersey lawmakers are going after fentanyl manufacturers and distributors to solve the state’s opioid crisis.

2 years ago

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Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it would reinstate a decades-old regulation that mandates blanket protections for species newly classified as threatened.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania congressional delegation divided over Donald Trump indictment

Some of Trump’s most loyal supporters in the House have remained silent on the indictment.

2 years ago

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Tax credits for Pa. families worth billions of dollars are on the table this budget season

The Pennsylvania legislature may expand the state’s child care tax credit and create a new program for working families based on the federal earned income tax credit.

2 years ago

U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
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Delaware’s 1st female and 1st Black member of Congress is now running for U.S. Senate

Outgoing U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has already endorsed U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester to replace him in the seat he has held since 2001.

2 years ago

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