Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council members want to ban ski masks in public places following a new SEPTA policy. Experts say it could have harmful consequences for Black youth.

Analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority.

The beach town’s council voted unanimously to prohibit marijuana dispensaries or production facilities from being built within town limits.

The head of the private Russian military company Wagner says he has ordered his mercenaries to halt their march on Moscow and retreat to their field camps in Ukraine.

Pennsylvania is reaching for billions in federal dollars to build hydrogen hubs. Lawmakers and environmentalists fear the state isn’t prepared to take on oversight duties.

The House of Representatives approved a resolution referring articles of impeachment against President Biden to two committees — slowing down a push from House conservatives.

House members voted 32-8 for the operating budget and 33-7 for the supplemental bill.

The Pa. state Senate wants to expand a ban on texting while driving and is advancing legislation that increases the penalties for motorists who are handling their cell phones.

A measure that would give student teachers a stipend while they’re in the classroom for their degree passed the Pa. House of Representatives on Thursday.

So far, 23 departments have completed their initial racial equity action plans. All departments will need to complete theirs by the end of the year.

The leaders of the world’s two biggest democracies are looking to strengthen the crucial but complicated relationship between their countries.

Hurd, who considers himself a "common sense" candidate, joins the list of Republicans seeking the party's nomination.

The journalist's parents traveled to Russia to hear the pretrial decision, and they were able to briefly see their son and talk.

Murphy, Assembly Speaker Coughlin and Senate President Scutari say homeowners 65 and older who make $500,000 or less will qualify for up to $6,500 in property tax relief.

The three-bill package passed the Senate Law and Justice Committee almost unanimously.