Politics & Policy
As debt ceiling talks progress, Biden and lawmakers are postponing their meeting
White House and congressional staff will continue to meet, but President Biden and congressional leaders will hold off on their plan to gather on Friday.
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EPA: New pollution limits proposed for US coal, gas power plants reflect ‘urgency’ of climate crisis
A rule announced Thursday could force power plants to capture smokestack emissions using technology that isn't in widespread use in the U.S.
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Republicans continue push to restrict teachings on race in South Carolina
South Carolina Republicans are one step closer to restricting how race gets taught in K-12 classrooms.
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Here’s what to expect in the U.S. as Title 42 ends for asylum-seekers
The pandemic restrictions allowed for the quick expulsion of migrants at the border. Now that it's being lifted some officials are expecting a record influx and an impending h
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Pennsylvania GOP puts clout back on line in primary after losing ’22 Senate, governor races
In 2022, riven by loyalties to candidates, party committee members stepped aside without endorsing in a nine-person field for governor and seven-person field for U.S. Senate.
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Trump continues lies about election and lashes out after N.Y. verdict in town hall
Trump was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation. But Trump, to be expected, dismissed all that in a CNN town hall and continued his conspiracy about the 2020 election h
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The PACs spending big money in the 2023 Philadelphia primary
A look at who’s behind these groups, which candidates they’re supporting, and why.
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An effort to change the constitution failed in 2021. Last year, courts struck down a new law allowing mail-in balloting for anybody who wanted it.
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Listen 1:43Biden pressures House Republicans on debt limit in campaign-style speech
He made his case in a campaign-style speech to voters in Valhalla, New York, on Wednesday.
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Candidates running for key Pa. election posts wrongly believe 2020 presidential race was stolen
Votebeat & Spotlight PA looked into more than 400 county commissioner and council candidates to see which ones have alleged fraud or expressed doubts about election security.
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The report analyzed 342 calls for service between December 2021 and January 2023.
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Who is running for Upper Darby mayor on the Democratic ticket?
Mayor Barbarann Keffer is finishing her term but isn’t seeking re-election. Here’s what you need to know about the Democratic candidates running to replace her.
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Listen 2:28Who’s running for Montgomery County Commissioner? A procrastinator’s guide to the candidates
All three county commissioner seats are open in a crowded race. Here’s a look at the eight candidates and their priorities.
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Listen 1:43Gov. Shapiro touts corporate tax cuts to Philly business chamber, promises investment in education
Dozens of business leaders gathered to hear about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plans for the statewide economy and his vision to collaborate with the next leader of Philadelphia.
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WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’ went 1-on-1 with Philly’s mayoral candidates. Here’s what they had to say
Hear directly from candidates Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart.
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