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Government Accountability
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Social Justice

Pennsylvania governor’s office settles for $295K a former staffer’s claim senior aide harassed her

The settlement stems from allegations made by the woman against Mike Vereb, who served as Shapiro’s secretary of legislative affairs until his resignation last month.

3 years ago

Jim Jordan in congress
Government
Government Accountability

House Republicans reject Jim Jordan a third time for the speaker’s gavel as opposition deepens

In all, Jordan lost 25 Republican colleagues, leaving him far from the majority needed.

3 years ago

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Delaware
Employment
Government Accountability
Policing

Wilmington still has five-year residency rule for city employees, but Mayor Purzycki not enforcing the law

City Council members say the decision is legally theirs to make. But a bill to lift the rule is on hold after vocal foes descended on chambers Thursday.

3 years ago

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Employment
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. tax credits result in ‘mixed bag’ for job creation

A recent state analysis of 20 state tax credit programs found seven accomplished their legislative intent.

3 years ago

Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip
International
Public Safety

Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released

The pair, who also hold Israeli citizenship, were the first hostages to be released, and more than 200 are still being held.

3 years ago

File photo: Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm speaks at McKinstry Aug. 15, 2023, in Seattle.
Energy
Government
Infrastructure

Millions of federal dollars could help Pa. build a climate-ready electric grid

PECO, PPL Electric, and Duquesne Light’s plans include floodproofing, adding battery storage, and increasing grid capacity.

3 years ago

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Government
International
Military
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Biden declares support for Israel and Ukraine is ‘vital’ for U.S. security

Biden said he would send an urgent funding request to Congress, which is expected to be roughly $100 billion over the next year.

3 years ago

Pro-Palestine demonstrators protest outside Philadelphia City Hall on Thursday Oct. 19.
Government
International
Military
Philadelphia
Protests

Philadelphia City Council halts public comment after shouting over Hamas resolution

People against the war came to City Council to express their sides in the conflict.

3 years ago

Rep. Jim Jordan
Government Accountability

GOP’s Jordan will back a temporary House speaker as he tries to shore up support, lawmakers say

The hard-fighting ally of Donald Trump has been unable to win, but he and his far-right allies won't step aside for a more viable GOP nominee.

3 years ago

Capitol building
Economy
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers chip away at stalemate, pass bill to boost hospital and ambulance subsidies

Shapiro's office said he would sign the bill to deliver “critical funding” for emergency management services, hospitals, and nursing homes.

3 years ago

Las boletas
Elections
Law
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Elecciones Pa. 2023: Todo lo que necesita saber para solicitar, llenar y devolver su voto por correo

Cada votante registrado en Pensilvania tiene la opción de votar por correo. Aprenda todo lo que necesita saber sobre el proceso antes de las elecciones del 7 de noviembre.

3 years ago

Palestinians evacuate wounded civilians from a building destroyed in Israeli bombardment in Khan Younis
International
Public Safety

Palestinians trapped in Gaza find nowhere is safe during Israel’s relentless bombing

The deal to get aid into Gaza remains fragile, while hospitals in the sealed territory say they are on the verge of collapse.

3 years ago

Close-up of election workers' hands handling ballots.
Elections
Pennsylvania

Proposals would end Pennsylvania’s closed primary system by opening it up to unaffiliated voters

The measures would allow independent voters to choose which political party primary they want to vote in. 

3 years ago

(Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

List of candidate forums and debates in Philadelphia leading up to the November election

Meet the people running for office on Nov. 7, or at least hear from them live. We’ll keep this list updated with the latest.

3 years ago

Temporary House leader Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., talks with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, as Republicans try to elect Jordan in a second ballot to be the new House speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Government
National

GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker as colleagues seek options

Next steps are uncertain as lawmakers float other options.

3 years ago

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