Politics & Policy
Councilmember Derek Green resigns, enters race for Philly mayor
Democratic Councilmember Derek Green has decided to run for mayor, saying he wants to run on his record.
2 years ago
In new gun law, a quiet breakthrough for victims of abuse
A new bipartisan gun safety law makes it more difficult for intimate partners convicted of domestic abuse to obtain firearms.
2 years ago
Liz Truss becomes Britain’s new prime minister
Liz Truss became U.K. prime minister on Tuesday and immediately confronted the enormous task ahead of her.
2 years ago
New climate law has a hidden benefit for coal miners: Permanent funding for black lung
Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrats’ large climate and health care bill, included one provision aimed at helping miners afflicted by black lung disease.
2 years ago
Maria Quiñones Sánchez is running for mayor: What to know about the Democratic party insurgent
The four-term council member on Tuesday resigned her seat and announced her candidacy.
2 years ago
Maria Quiñones Sánchez resigns from Philly council, launches bid for mayor
Another member of Philadelphia City Council has resigned, and she’s leaving no doubt that she’s running for mayor.
2 years ago
Liz Truss is the U.K.’s next prime minister
Britain's Conservative Party has announced its new leader is Liz Truss, who has served as foreign minister for the past 12 months.
2 years ago
Fetterman says the “union way of life is sacred,” Oz wants to cut regulations. Here’s how the Pa. Senate candidates compare on jobs and labor.
2 years ago
Chile votes on proposed constitution with big changes
Chileans are voting in a plebiscite to decide whether to adopt a far-reaching new constitution that would fundamentally change the South American country.
2 years ago
Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief
But in some states, the tax man may demand a cut of that relief. That’s because some states tax forgiven debt as income.
2 years ago
A lawsuit window for Pa. survivors of childhood sexual abuse could open as early as next May
State legislative leaders say they’ll take a procedural vote on the proposal early next year. 2023 primary voters would then get to weigh in.
2 years ago
Ya Fav Trashman is running for Philadelphia City Council
“I’m not doing this as a gimmick for the brand,” said Terrill Haigler, who is centering his platform around cleaning up Philly.
2 years ago
Trump rallies for Oz, Mastriano in Pa. amid midterm worries
While the former president's endorsed picks won many primaries this summer, many of the candidates he backed were inexperienced and now struggling in their November races.
2 years ago
Delaware offers cash to owners of newly illegal large-capacity gun magazines
Legislators banned magazines that can hold more than 17 rounds in June. There’s a looming lawsuit challenging the new law.
2 years ago
As New Jersey examines wealth disparities, advocates say reparations should be on the table
The median wealth for white families in New Jersey was $352,000 in 2021. It was only $6,100 for Black families and $7,300 for Latino families.
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