Politics & Policy
Perry has tried to prevent the DOJ from reviewing his communications as part of the investigation into Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election.
3 years ago
Mayor Kenney’s final budget plan designed to make the city more equitable for all its residents
Mayor Kenney’s budget proposal doesn’t increase taxes and calls for a wage tax cut.
3 years ago
Listen 1:13New Pa. House rules expand who can file a sexual harassment complaint against lawmakers
Previous chamber rules had allowed only state House members and employees to file harassment complaints with the chamber’s ethics committee.
3 years ago
Lobbyist says she was sexually harassed by Delco lawmaker Mike Zabel, calls on him to resign
A lobbyist for one of Pennsylvania’s most influential unions says state Rep. Mike Zabel (D., Delaware) sexually harassed her, and is calling for him to resign.
3 years ago
Pa. judges offer conflicting opinions on whether fraud evidence is needed for recount requests
The confusion stems from two seemingly contradictory sections of the state law.
3 years ago
5 things to know about Joanna McClinton, Pa.’s first Black woman House speaker
The former public defender and criminal justice champion is the first rep from Philly to hold the seat in over a decade — and the first Philly Democrat since the 90s.
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WHYY and the CeasefirePA Education Fund are teaming up to host a mayoral candidate forum on public safety. Here are five policy issues likely to come up.
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The Democrat’s record $53 billion budget plan also calls for the renewal of the ANCHOR property tax relief program and the expansion of the Senior Freeze property tax program.
3 years ago
Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.
3 years ago
Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year.
3 years ago
A USDA commission issues recommendations on racial equity for farmers
Recommendations include making it easier for farmers to qualify for conservation programs to making the language in Farm Service Agency loans more accessible.
3 years ago
Joanna McClinton elected first female speaker of the Pa. House as Mark Rozzi steps down
The leadership reshuffling came nearly two months after Rep. Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat, became the surprise choice for speaker.
3 years ago
Rupert Murdoch says Fox stars ‘endorsed’ lies about 2020. He chose not to stop them
In the heat of the moment, right after Election Day 2020, media magnate Rupert Murdoch knew that the hosts on his prized Fox News Channel were endorsing lies.
3 years ago
New Jersey lawmakers pass dozens of bills as budget season kicks off
The Legislature sprinted through several issues, passing bills that address sexual extortion, high school dropout rates, youth suicide, and more.
3 years ago
White House: No more TikTok on gov’t devices within 30 days
The Office of Management and Budget calls the guidance, issued Monday, a “critical step forward in addressing the risks presented by the app to sensitive government data.”
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