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The EPA says Americans could save $1 trillion on gas under its auto emissions plan

The agency's projection, included in the 758-page report detailing its proposed regulations, calculates savings of up to $1.1 trillion in consumer gas pricing.

3 years ago

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Elecciones primarias Pa. 2023: Una guía completa de los candidatos a la Corte de la Commonwealth y Cortes Superiores

Pensilvania es uno de los pocos estados que eligen a los jueces en concursos partidistas. Aquí va su guía de los candidatos a la Corte de la Commonwealth y Cortes Superiores.

3 years ago

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Joe O’Biden? President feels he’s ‘coming home’ in Ireland

Biden walked along a street of shops and restaurants in Dundalk, shaking hands, posing for photos, and greeting local people who are proud that he shares their Irish heritage.

3 years ago

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Government Accountability
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Expelled Black lawmaker Pearson to return to Tennessee House

Republicans banished Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school shooting.

3 years ago

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Ex-firefighter from Pa. gets prison for Jan. 6 extinguisher attack

Robert Sanford struck two police officers in the head with the fire extinguisher that he threw as he stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, with a mob of Trump supporters.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia’s City Council candidates get face-to-face time with voters at WHYY

WHYY News, Committee of 70, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and the League of Women Voters of Philadelphia co-hosted the City Council At-Large Candidate Convention.

3 years ago

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Government
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Pennsylvania

‘Absolute worst case scenario’: City of Chester’s finances so bad it could be disincorporated and cease to exist as a city

If a solution to Chester’s financial woes is not implemented by the end of 2023, Chester’s receiver could look to deem the city nonviable. He’s trying to avoid that scenario.

3 years ago

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Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Basketball star Brittney Griner working on a memoir scheduled for spring 2024. Griner’s memoir is currently untitled and will eventually be published in a young adult edition.

3 years ago

Steve Fulop
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New Jersey
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Jersey City mayor seeking Democratic bid for N.J. governor

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop says he’s running to be New Jersey’s next governor, aiming to succeed term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy.

3 years ago

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Government
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

How Harrisburg Works: Pa. House majority, rules vs. bills, and taxpayer money for Twitter Blue

Spotlight PA’s Stephen Caruso wants to help you understand how the sausage really gets made, how your tax dollars are spent, and how Harrisburg works (or doesn’t).

3 years ago

(From left) Expelled Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, expelled Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville
Government Accountability
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Black lawmaker who was expelled to return to Tennessee House

Nashville’s governing council voted Monday to send Justin Jones straight back to the Legislature. The council vote returns Jones to the Capitol after just four days.

3 years ago

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Employment
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New Jersey

N.J. Gov. Murphy signs order prioritizing job experience and skills over college degrees for state employment

It comes as state and local governments across the country struggle to fill vacant roles.

3 years ago

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Elections
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Philadelphia
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Philly Ethics Board alleges illegal coordination between mayoral candidate Jeff Brown and super PACs

The board is asking a court to ban continued spending, which could majorly shake up the race.

3 years ago

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Elections
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Pennsylvania

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania to seek 4th term

Casey is the longest-serving Democratic U.S. senator in Pennsylvania history.

3 years ago

Mayoral candidate Maria Quiñones Sánchez participates in the Restoring Safety Forum at WHYY.
Elections
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Maria Quiñones Sánchez drops out of mayor’s race, calls on other candidates to address Latino community

The former four-term Council member said she “intends to remain in public life and have community impact.”

3 years ago

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