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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.

3 years ago

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U.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.

3 years ago

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‘Nobody voted this guy in’: Delaware GOP seeks to strip environmental chief of power to mandate electric vehicles by 2035

Republican lawmakers want to put the authority in the hands of the General Assembly. They have drafted but not introduced legislation to accomplish that.

3 years ago

birds in a wetland
Environment
Government Accountability

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.

3 years ago

People attend a rally as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility, Friday, March 31, 2023, by the Capitol in Washington
Government
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LGBTQ
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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.

3 years ago

Se ve Deborah Kunselman, Daniel McCaffery, Patricia McCullough, and Carolyn Carluccio en cuatro fotos distintas.
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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.

3 years ago

Justice Clarence Thomas
Government
Government Accountability
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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.

3 years ago

Gun reform and ''Tennessee Three'' supporters raise signs in the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville
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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.

3 years ago

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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.

3 years ago

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Delaware
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‘War without guns’ or protecting ‘health and our climate’? Del. debates proposed electric vehicle mandate for new cars in 2035

If 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%.

3 years ago

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A close-up of a transgender rights flag.
Health Care
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New Jersey

N.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.

3 years ago

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Maiken Scott speaks into a microphone, addressing seven mayoral candidates seated onstage.
Elections
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Philadelphia
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Gun 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.

3 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Policing
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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.

3 years ago

Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas speaks at his election night event in Chicago
Elections
National

Former Philly superintendent loses Chicago mayoral race

With backing from Chicago's Teachers Union, Brandon Johnson's win is a major victory for progressives.

3 years ago

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen congratulates new IRS commissioner Danny Werfel after the swearing-in at the IRS headquarters in Washington
Government
National
Personal Finance
Taxes

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.

3 years ago

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