
Politics & Policy
N.J. lawmakers tout bill to combat ‘discriminatory’ car insurance policies
Advocates push for legislation that would ban insurance companies from asking about credit score, education level, or occupation when determining a customer’s premium.
3 years ago
REAL ID enforcement is delayed again to 2025
The original deadline for the Transportation Security Administration and other federal agencies to only accept REAL ID-compliant cards was back in 2008.
3 years ago
First runoff election for Trenton City Council seats set for next week
Runoff election dates have been scheduled for five city council seats, including three at-large ones – but it wasn’t without legal drama.
3 years ago
In tussle for Pennsylvania House leadership, parties clash over math and precedent
With a temporary even split in the PA House, Republicans and Democrats both argue they have a claim to control.
3 years ago
Trump rebuked for call to suspend Constitution over election
Former President Donald Trump is facing rebuke from both parties after calling for the “termination” of parts of the Constitution over his lie that the 2020 election was stole
3 years ago
Russia rejects $60-a-barrel cap on its oil, warns of cutoffs
Russian authorities rejected a price cap on the country's oil set by Ukraine’s Western supporters and threatened Saturday to stop supplying the nations that endorsed it.
3 years ago
Non-religious voters wield clout, tilt heavily Democratic
Voters with no religious affiliation supported Democratic candidates and abortion rights by staggering percentages in the 2022 midterm elections.
3 years ago
In the race for Philly mayor, Derek Green is coming out swinging
The former councilmember put out a biting statement about the latest entrant into the crowded Democratic field.
3 years ago
Philly DA Krasner sues to stop lawmakers from removing him
Philadelphia, not the state House or Senate, has oversight over potential impeachment and removal of its district attorney, the lawsuit claims.
3 years ago
N.J. domestic workers’ bill of rights moves ahead in the Senate despite GOP pushback
The legislation would provide privacy rights to domestic workers, and require employers and domestic employees to enter into a written contract.
3 years ago
Jan. 6 panel meets to mull potential criminal referrals for Trump, others
A subcommittee is expected to present their recommendations to the full panel on next steps to consider for Trump and other targets of the more than yearlong probe.
3 years ago
Pandemic curfew soon to be permanent fixture in Philly
City lawmakers say the goal is to keep young people safe inside at a time when city violence is high.
3 years ago
Senate passes railroad legislation to prevent a strike
The Senate has approved a measure meant to avert a railroad strike in eight days — without the paid sick days rail workers have been asking for.
3 years ago
The teams helping Josh Shapiro prepare to become Pa.’s governor include wealthy donors, Republicans
During Pennsylvania’s 2022 midterm election, members of Shapiro’s transition teams gave $805,000 to his campaign.
3 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy doubles down on black bear hunt after judge issues temporary hold
A New Jersey appellate court judge issued an emergency stay Wednesday temporarily halting the hunt which was set to begin Monday.
3 years ago