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Politics & Policy
Pa. lawmakers prepare for a month of intense redistricting negotiations
Lawmakers are already working against the clock. Pandemic-induced census delays meant they received the data to draw maps much later than usual.
3 years ago
N.J. state senator’s bill would make daylight saving time year-round
State Sen. Shirley Turner called the practice of changing clocks “archaic,” citing negative impacts on the local economy, and people’s physical and mental health.
3 years ago
Some states dropping ‘dehumanizing’ terms for immigrants
California and Colorado this year banned state agencies from using the word “alien” to refer to immigrants who entered the U.S. without permission.
3 years ago
Chris Christie aims to shape future for GOP and for himself
In “Republican Rescue," Christie says Republicans should stop talking about 2020 and focus on the future or risk losing elections.
3 years ago
N.J. bill would create a new heritage trail celebrating Black history
A bill to establish a trail of Black historical sites in New Jersey unanimously passed the Assembly and is awaiting a Senate vote.
3 years ago
Montgomery County is offering its employees a $150 incentive to get fully vaccinated
The county hopes to raise vaccination rates among county employees, under a mandate enacted Oct. 18. The incentive expires Dec. 31.
3 years ago
U.S. lawmakers visit Taiwan; China conducts military patrols
The visit comes as tensions between Taiwan and China have risen to their highest level in decades.
3 years ago
Biden picks women of color to lead White House budget office
If the Senate confirms the nominations, it will be the first time that the agency will be led by two women of color. Young is Black and Coloretti is Filipino American.
3 years ago
White House: 92% of federal workers under mandate are vaccinated
The administration’s vaccine mandate seems to be working, with no apparent disruption to law enforcement, intelligence-gathering or holiday travel.
3 years ago
Questions remain about Pa. GOP’s election ‘investigation’
Senate Republicans last week hired Envoy Sage onto a $270,000 contract to help carry out the undertaking, fueled by pressure from former President Trump and his allies.
3 years ago
PGW emails show involvement in drafting bill that runs counter to climate goals
The city opposes the measure, now making its way through Harrisburg, that would tie the hands of Pennsylvania municipalities regarding electrification.
3 years ago
Listen 2:22With incumbent’s concession, Dems have flipped a Pa. Commonwealth Court seat
Dumas will become the sole person of color on the 10-member court. That makes her just the second out of 31 judges on all three Pennsylvania appellate courts.
3 years ago
U.S. to release 50 million barrels of oil to ease energy costs
The move is aimed at global energy markets, but also at U.S. voters who are coping with higher inflation and rising prices ahead of Thanksgiving and winter holiday travel.
3 years ago
New Jersey towns join push to block ‘bomb trains’
Critics say that transport of the fuel in tank cars — dubbed “bomb trains” — through densely populated areas exposes populations to a risk of catastrophic explosions.
3 years ago
Rev. Sharpton pushes for Delaware police accountability bill in Dover rally
Efforts to make police misconduct records more available to the public in Delaware got a boost from civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton Monday afternoon.
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