
Politics & Policy
Republicans crowd key primary races in New Jersey
N.J. sees several packed House primary contests as GOP looks to regain seats in November.
3 years ago
With veto, path to marijuana legalization in Delaware still open but fraught with unpredictability
The key question is whether lawmakers who appeared to constitute a veto-proof majority in favor of legalization will hold their votes, or bow to pressure to switch.
3 years ago
Listen 1:38Philly budget could have bigger surplus than expected
The Quarterly City Managers Report shows Philadelphia could potentially have a year-end fund balance of $389.9 million.
3 years ago
Governors diverge on gun control, school security efforts
The nation's governors are diverging over how to respond to mass shootings such as the one that killed 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school.
3 years ago
Recount begins in Pa.’s GOP primary for Senate between McCormick and Oz
McCormick’s campaign has also been waging a fight in court to scrounge for votes that might help him close the gap with Oz.
3 years ago
‘Relentless’: Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east
Ukraine’s foreign minister warned that without a new injection of foreign weapons, Ukrainian forces would not be able to stop Russia's advance in the Donbas.
3 years ago
Council mulling package of bills to ease impact of new Philly property assessments
Introduced by Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, the seven-point plan is backed by a veto-proof supermajority.
3 years ago
Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism bill, gun policy debate
Republicans blocked a domestic terrorism bill that would have opened debate on difficult questions surrounding hate crimes and gun safety.
3 years ago
We should know the results by June 8.
3 years ago
N.J. governor wants a vote on ‘every gun bill’ to get legislators on record
While reintroducing his own legislation to control guns and ammunition, Gov. Murphy calls out G.O.P. efforts to unravel the state’s current gun restrictions.
3 years ago
Pa. House votes against taking up gun bill after Texas school shooting
The bill has spent more than a year in the Judiciary Committee, where the Republican chairman has bottled up most proposals to regulate or restrict firearms.
3 years ago
Oz, McCormick race heads into recount in Pa. Senate primary
The state’s acting secretary of state, Leigh Chapman, said that the vote totals for the top two finishers fall within the margin in state law for a mandatory recount.
3 years ago
No pressure: Pa.’s Josh Shapiro is being painted as the potential savior of democracy
National voices say Pennsylvania’s next executive could wield great influence over the 2024 presidential election, and the country’s future.
3 years ago
Chester officials and the state-appointed receiver responsible for saving the city’s worsening finances discussed the few remaining options for Chester.
3 years ago
Biden to sign policing order on Floyd anniversary: AP source
The executive order includes changes to policies on use of force and restrictions on the flow of surplus military hardware to local police.
3 years ago