Politics & Policy
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies from undisclosed medical issue
Oliver was the first Black lieutenant governor in the state’s history. She was hospitalized Monday for undisclosed medical issues.
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Listen 6:06Why Trump’s ‘fake electors’ in Pennsylvania are likely to avoid prosecution
In seven states, Trump allies sent electoral votes for him to Congress despite his loss. Some are facing investigations and criminal charges, but the saga has a twist in Pa.
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Upper Darby parking director faces theft charges related to funds collected from parking meters
The Delco DA’s Office alleges the official used a portion of parking meter funds to pay for “food, birthday cakes, office parties, and restaurant trips” for herself and staff.
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Pa. begins to miss education, human services payments as budget impasse continues
A dispute over private school vouchers has left Pennsylvania’s budget undone. The consequences for schools and counties are starting to emerge.
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N.J. Lt. Gov. Oliver hospitalized, Sen. Pres. Scutari now acting governor
Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver was serving as acting governor while Gov. Phil Murphy travels out of state, but she’s been taken to the hospital.
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One medical provider says dispensaries already have the infrastructure and know-how to provide safe, legal products. Some say that would be an unfair advantage.
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Listen 1:52Members of Congress break for August with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall
Lawmakers broke for their August recess this week with many worried about whether they can avoid a partial government shutdown upon their return.
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Presidential primaries have seen dramatic comebacks. Could DeSantis ’24 be next?
Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign seems to be losing steam. However, there have been campaigns from past presidential candidates that have bounced back from the brink.
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Climate adaptation carries a $15 billion price tag for Pa. towns, study says
The analysis was created by the Center for Climate Integrity, an advocacy group that aims to hold polluters accountable.
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Democrats say stalled Pa. budget leaves behind adult mental health patients
In 2022, Pennsylvania lawmakers promised to spend $100 million on adult mental health services. This year’s budget uses the money for a different purpose.
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The deal was reached in June between manufacturer 3M and attorneys representing hundreds of communities that have sued the company.
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Biden announces an advanced cancer research initiative as part of his ‘moonshot’ effort
Biden's administration said Thursday its Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health is seeking ideas from the public and private sectors.
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Biden rolled out some new measures to respond to extreme heat as temperatures soar
On a very hot day in Washington, President Biden met with mayors from two cities grappling with extreme heat, and announcing some new measures to try to help workers.
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Here’s why Niger’s coup matters to the U.S.
The U.S. is calling for the president of Niger to be released after soldiers say they have seized power in a coup in the West African country.
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U.S. recovered non-human ‘biologics’ from UFO crash sites, former intel official says
Lawmakers heard first-hand accounts of craft that are "beyond our current understanding of our technology," and allegations that the U.S. recovered non-human "bio remains."
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