Politics & Policy

"We think that everybody wants to work together," said Jacque Liu, "but they're just not quite sure how."

The Federal Trade Commission says Facebook misrepresented the access it provided to app developers to private user data.

It was the tenth rate hike in 14 months, and possibly the last for a while.

“The committee needs to be abolished and redone right, with greater community representation,” a former member said.

Two outsider Democrats, Stefan Roots and Pat Worrell, are running to unseat incumbent Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland in a race with unprecedented stakes.

The bill passed 102-98 on Tuesday where Democrats have a razor-thin majority, becoming the first of its kind to see a floor vote.

The legislative package includes a measure to reduce net emissions in the state by 50% by 2030 and by 100% reaching net zero by 2050.

Philadelphia City Council leaders are proposing a small cut to business taxes, but a coalition of business chambers of commerce are pushing to slash taxes in the next decade.

School district leaders made their annual appearance at Philadelphia City Council, giving members a chance to question officials about education.

State bar association president says governor should try same strategy he used to halt strike at Rutgers University.

Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, said efforts to ban the centers are based on misconceptions that they provide drugs or contribute to crime.

The Treasury Secretary warned lawmakers that unless the debt ceiling is raised soon, the federal government may not have enough money to pay its bills as early as June 1.

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a law that requires health insurers to cover breast cancer screenings for high-risk patients.

Lawmakers have passed millions of dollars worth of corporate tax credits in recent years, but Republicans say they’re wary of Gv. Shapiro’s plan to offer a new one to workers.

Voters must register by today in order to participate in the May 16 primary, which will likely determine Philly’s next mayor.