Politics & Policy
Pence ends White House campaign after struggling to gain traction. ‘This is not my time,’ he says
Pence did not immediately endorse any of his rivals, but continued to echo language he has used to criticize Trump.
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Procrastinator’s guide to the 2023 November election in Philadelphia
Here's a brief intro to what’s on the Philly ballot in November.
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The Tree of Life synagogue massacre led to little action by the Pa. legislature
After the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, lawmakers enacted a grant program for nonprofit security. Five years later, bills on guns and hate crimes are still stalled.
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Gov. Phil Murphy vetoes N.J. Turnpike Authority budget, delaying planned toll increase
Murphy said he wants more information on why the 3% hike is needed.
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Cherelle Parker and David Oh square off in Philly mayoral race’s only debate
The candidates squared off in their only face-to-face contest at the studios of KYW Newsradio.
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New U.S. House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next one
The House that Rep. Mike Johnson now leads also will have to certify the winner of the 2024 presidential election.
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Rep. Scott Perry ‘central to planning of Jan. 6,’ says former Trump White House aide
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson said Pa. Rep. Scott Perry played a key role in helping former President Trump craft his plan to stay in office after losing in 2020.
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Pa.’s Election Code is badly outdated. That could have serious consequences in 2024
Pa.'s voting law contains conflicting sections, provisions that don’t address legal precedents, and language that doesn’t reflect how elections are run in 2023.
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Pennsylvania program helps residents, businesses convert lawns to meadows
Environmentalists say lawn conversions prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.
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Pennsylvania Senate passes bill opponents worry targets books about LGBTQ+ and marginalized people
The move is part of a larger nationwide effort of expanding parental oversight of schools, which saw a swell of energy in Florida last year.
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Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative from Louisiana, is elected House speaker with broad GOP support
Johnson picked up an important nod of support ahead of the vote from Donald Trump.
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UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise
The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip.
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House to enter 22nd day without a speaker, but with a new nominee for the job
House Republicans selected Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana to be their latest candidate for speaker.
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Candidate for Pennsylvania appeals court in November election struck by car while placing yard signs
Maria Battista's campaign said she was released Monday after being treated for minor injuries, including a hairline fracture of her collarbone.
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Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination
He reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House denied him the votes he would need.
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