Politics & Policy
Top donors for each Philly mayoral candidate, from charter school PACs to the Inquirer board chair
We pulled the lists of top contributors, and also noted when several employees from the same company all gave large amounts.
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5 ways Pa.’s marijuana laws could change in 2023
As the legislative session picks up, Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a host of changes to the state’s cannabis laws.
3 years ago
New Jersey will nearly double minimum monthly SNAP benefits payment
Gov. Phil Murphy said a new program will tackle food insecurity by offsetting the rising cost of food and groceries since the beginning of the pandemic.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania voting officials are still fighting election deniers
The 2020 election continues to haunt officials in Delaware County, who are still dealing with lawsuits alleging election fraud, despite no substantial evidence.
3 years ago
Election deadlines and dates to watch for Pa., Philly, and N.J. in 2023
Voters will head to the polls this November to weigh in on races for mayor, city council, state Supreme Court, and beyond.
3 years ago
Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after feeling lightheaded
Initial tests at George Washington University Hospital did not show evidence of a new stroke, per Fetterman's communications director.
3 years ago
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey reintroduced the Keep Americans Safe Act, a bill that would largely ban high-capacity gun magazines.
3 years ago
48 Pa. elected officials say U.S. Supreme Court should be expanded with four new justices
Half of Philadelphia City Council and every state Senator representing the city signed onto the new letter.
3 years ago
5 takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address
The president drew a clear distinction with House Republicans, baiting them into several moments of hectoring, while seemingly getting them to agree to not cut SS or Medicare.
3 years ago
Democrats win control of Pennsylvania House, end GOP rule
Democrats won all three vacant Pittsburgh-area House seats to claim a slim edge over Republicans, finally securing a majority they first appeared to have won in November.
3 years ago
Tired of filling vacancies — 5 since 2019 — Wilmington Council wants special elections instead
Wilmington’s charter can only be amended by the General Assembly. But so far, state lawmakers haven’t shown any interest in making the change.
3 years ago
Listen 1:27Who’s running Upper Darby? The answer depends on who you ask
Following Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer’s DUI, Council President Brian Burke is declaring himself interim mayor. But other officials beg to differ.
3 years ago
Read President Biden’s State of the Union speech
Read President Biden's State of the Union speech delivered on Feb. 7, 2023, as prepared for delivery.
3 years ago
Black caucus sees State of the Union as an important chance to push for police reform
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus invited families that have lost loved ones at the hands of police to be their guests at the State of the Union.
3 years ago
A new Pennsylvania state government report suggests making secrecy envelopes optional, standardizing the use of drop boxes across the state, and more.
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