Politics & Policy
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.”
3 years ago
Fetterman ‘on path to recovery,’ will be out for more weeks
Fetterman communications director Joe Calvello said in a statement Monday that the senator's recovery will be a "weeks-long process.”
3 years ago
Why Brexit’s back in the news: Britain and the EU struck a Northern Ireland trade deal
The United Kingdom and the European Union have signed a new agreement intended to solve one of the thorniest challenges created by Brexit.
3 years ago
Delaware reports a record number of vacancies for state health, social service positions
More than 20 percent of jobs in the largest department in Delaware government are unfilled. State leaders hope better pay and funds for job training will help.
3 years ago
As Republicans start investigating Biden, the White House war room is ready to fight
Polls indicate many Americans are skeptical of these investigations. The White House strategy is to reinforce that whenever possible.
3 years ago
The Pa. House is getting ready to consider critical chamber rules. Here’s what you need to know
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D., Berks) says he will introduce chamber rules this week that would give Republicans more power to set the legislative agenda.
3 years ago
Brittney Griner urges the return of U.S. detainees abroad at NAACP Image Awards
Griner took the stage to thank everyone for their support and to remind the audience of those still detained abroad.
3 years ago
Jill Biden sees East Africa drought up close, seeks more aid
The first lady appealed for more countries to join in, saying “we cannot be the only ones” helping.
3 years ago
New Jersey advocates brace for further erosion of the federal Voting Rights Act
A case currently before the Supreme Court could decide whether election rules should be “race-blind,” even if they disenfranchise communities of color.
3 years ago
Child sex abuse lawsuit window again gets Pa. lawmakers’ OK
The chamber voted 161-to-40 to send the Senate a constitutional amendment. If senators go along with it, the amendment could go before voters for approval as soon as November.
3 years ago
Shapiro admin can do more as rollbacks to food and health benefits loom in Pa., experts say
Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their health insurance and nearly two million could face more food insecurity in the coming months.
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