Politics & Policy
After tying record for highway deaths, Delaware moves to add penalties for speeds over 90 mph
After tying 1988’s record for highway deaths, Delaware lawmakers unveil a package of bills to crackdown on most common causes of crashes.
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Listen 1:14U.S. investigating whether Ukraine war documents were leaked
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into the possible release of Pentagon documents that were posted on several social media sites.
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Republican lawmakers want to put the authority in the hands of the General Assembly. They have drafted but not introduced legislation to accomplish that.
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Biden vetoes bill that sought to toss EPA water protections
President Joe Biden vetoed a congressional resolution that would have overturned protections for the nation’s waterways that Republicans have criticized as overly intrusive.
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U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports.
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Elecciones primarias Pa. 2023: Guía completa de los candidatos a la Corte Suprema del Estado
Pensilvania elige a sus magistrados de la Corte Suprema en contiendas partidistas a nivel estatal. Aquí va su guía completa de los candidatos.
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Justice Thomas reportedly took undisclosed luxury trips
The organization says a 2019 trip to Indonesia the story detailed could have cost more than $500,000 had Thomas chartered the plane and yacht himself.
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Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest
The vote to oust Rep. Justin Pearson on Thursday came after fellow Democratic Rep. Justin Jones was expelled but a vote to oust Rep. Gloria Johnson failed.
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Meet your Philly City Council at-large candidates face-to-face
WHYY News, Committee of 70, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and League of Women Voters of Philadelphia are co-hosting the City Council At-Large Candidate Convention on April 11.
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Listen 5:09If the rule is adopted, 35% of new cars and light trucks delivered to dealers in 2026 would have to be electric. By 2035, that figure would be 100%.
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Listen 1:53N.J. Gov. Murphy prioritizes transgender rights as conservative states enact restrictions
The order requires all state departments and agencies to protect patients and health care workers who provide or seek gender-affirming health care services.
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Listen 1:13Gun violence, opioid crisis dominate Philly mayoral debate on public health
Most candidates are making public health issues like gun violence a campaign priority. How they plan to solve those problems is another story.
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Shapiro’s proposed Pa. State Police fund saves road dollars but raises accountability concerns
Shapiro would end those transfers by creating a new restricted bank account for State Police.
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Former Philly superintendent loses Chicago mayoral race
With backing from Chicago's Teachers Union, Brandon Johnson's win is a major victory for progressives.
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New IRS leader promises faster, easier tax filing process
“This is our moment in history to transform the IRS,” said Daniel Werfel, who was ceremoniously sworn into his new role at the IRS headquarters, Tuesday.
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