Politics & Policy
Steve Scalise says he has been diagnosed with a ‘very treatable blood cancer’
Scalise said he expects to return to Washington to continue work as majority leader while he undergoes treatment.
3 years ago
Scandals, power struggles and policy: 3 new state reps weather a wild 1st session
A large class of new lawmakers joined the Pa. legislature this year. Spotlight PA followed 3 of them as they navigated a freshman year full of power struggle and scandal.
3 years ago
Parker campaign calls Latino town hall ‘fake’ after last-minute GOP invite and no clear host
A Republican ward leader and community media orgs are adamant the event is happening, but there’s no clear host.
3 years ago
Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama’s tax policies during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49
He went from toiling as a plumber in suburban Toledo, Ohio, to life as a media sensation when his comments made the rounds on cable news.
3 years ago
‘You’re not welcome here!’ DeSantis booed at vigil for Jacksonville shooting victims
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited Jacksonville on Sunday to mourn the three victims killed in a racially motivated shooting at a local Dollar General.
3 years ago
Biden will observe 9/11 in Alaska instead of the traditional NYC, Virginia or Pennsylvania events
Vice President Harris will participate in the New York City observance and first lady Jill Biden will lay a wreath at the Pentagon.
3 years ago
Russia says it confirmed Wagner leader Prigozhin died in a plane crash
Russia’s Investigative Committee has confirmed Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a plane crash.
3 years ago
AI is biased. The White House is working with hackers to try to fix that
The White House is concerned that AI can perpetuate discrimination.
3 years ago
Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns the fight against inflation is far from over
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said interest rates could stay elevated for an extended period to bring inflation to the central bank's 2% target.
3 years ago
Obstacles abound as Pa. plans for surge of federal broadband funding
More than $1 billion in federal funds are coming to Pa. to expand rural broadband but hurdles remain.
3 years ago
It’s official: Central Jersey exists!
The new law defines the region as Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties.
3 years ago
5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate
Imagine a world in which Donald Trump decided not to run again for reelection. That's what the audience experienced for about the first 50 minutes of the first GOP debate.
3 years ago
An increase in concealed carry permits is leading to an increase in total homicides, according to a new study from Rutgers University Camden.
3 years ago
Wave of prohibition against recreational weed stores rolls across Delaware beach towns
The beach towns of Rehoboth, Bethany, and Dewey won’t allow marijuana establishments — and South Bethany, Lewes, and Ocean View could be next.
3 years ago
Listen 1:59Big Pennsylvania state employee unions ratify new 4-year agreements with Shapiro administration
The cost of salaries and benefits are projected to rise by more than 20%.
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