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Politics & Policy

Marijuana plants display buds as they are in the flowering stage at the indoor growing facility of Mockingbird Cannabis in Raymond, Miss.
Delaware
Government
Law

Delaware House approves marijuana marketplace framework

State representatives approved a bill to create the framework for the state’s marijuana marketplace and tax structure.

3 years ago

A person has a cigarette in their mouth while playing a slot machine.
Government
Health Care
New Jersey
Public Health

Dealers with cancer beg for Atlantic City casino smoking ban

Several Atlantic City casino dealers with cancer, and others who fear they may develop it, are asking New Jersey lawmakers to ban smoking in the state's casinos.

3 years ago

Pa. State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (left), running for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, greets voters as they arrive at the polling place at Elkins Park School.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta enters 2024 race for Pennsylvania auditor general

“I think that it is time that we have an underdog to be the watchdog for working Pennsylvanians,” Kenyatta told reporters at a news conference outside the state Capitol.

3 years ago

File photo: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters following a closed-door policy meeting, at the Capitol in Washington
Government
National

GOP Leader McConnell remains in hospital after concussion

Spokesman Doug Andres says the 81-year-old Kentucky Republican was attending a private dinner at a Washington hotel Wednesday when he tripped.

3 years ago

File photo: This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Feb. 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, are still on fire on Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Government
National
Personal Finance
Public Safety
Transportation

Norfolk Southern brings apology, aid to derailment hearing

In remarks prepared for Thursday's hearing, CEO Alan Shaw says he is “deeply sorry” for the impact of the derailment.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia
Government
Pennsylvania

Pa. Senate OKs Shapiro picks for attorney general, police chief

Michelle Henry, a career prosecutor from Bucks County before becoming Shapiro's top deputy at the attorney general's office, will fill the last two years of Shapiro's elected

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks about his 2024 budget proposal at the Finishing Trades Institute, Thursday, March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia
Economy
Government
Philadelphia
Politics

Biden lays out his budget plan, challenges GOP to follow suit

Biden chose a union training center in Philadelphia to lay out his new 10-year budget proposal and challenge congressional Republicans to release their own spending blueprint.

3 years ago

Several trash bags are in the foreground on the side of a road.
PlanPhilly
Environment
Government
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

Kenney’s budget proposal is just a ‘Band-Aid’ for illegal dumping, advocates say

The proposal includes a new crew to clean up illegal dumping and more street sweeping. But advocates say this doesn’t get to the root of the problem.

3 years ago

A headshot of Brian Hughes
Elections
Government
New Jersey
Politics

Mercer County Executive Hughes ends reelection campaign

The five-term incumbent ends his reelection bid after not securing his place on “the line.”

3 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Politics
6abc

“Meet The Next Mayor: Connect with the Candidates” event showcases mayoral candidates

Philadelphia mayoral candidates are participating in the "Meet The Next Mayor: Connect with the Candidates" forum on Wednesday.

3 years ago

Mike Zabel speaks into a microphone.
Government
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

Pa. House lawmaker accused of sexual harassment says he will resign

Democrat Mike Zabel announced his decision in a letter to leadership hours after a fellow lawmaker publicly accused him of sexual harassment.

3 years ago

January 6th insurrectionists at the Capitol.
Government Accountability
Media
National

Tucker Carlson amplifies Jan. 6 lies with GOP-provided video

Fox News’ Tucker Carlson has launched an impassioned new effort to explain away the deadly Capitol attack.

3 years ago

wind farm in Atlantic City
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

New Jersey seeks more offshore wind projects; foes want halt

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved a third solicitation of offshore wind projects Monday; three wind farms have already been approved.

3 years ago

A Voting station is visible in an empty room in Pennsylvania.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Who’s on the ballot in Pa.’s 2023 primary elections?

It’s clear those vying for a seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court or a term as Philadelphia’s mayor will face contested races in the primaries.

3 years ago

Michael Untermeyer appears with a sign behind him that says ''Help wanted: Sheriff who will keep us safe''
Crime
Elections
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Michael Untermeyer throws his hat into Philly sheriff’s race, pledges to only serve one term

Untermeyer will be running as a Democrat, and pledges to serve only one term if he’s elected.

3 years ago

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