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Politics & Policy

Eight of the Democratic contenders for Philadelphia mayor. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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.

3 years ago

FILE - The THC percentages of recreational marijuana are visible on the product packaging sitting on a countertop, April 19, 2021, in Mamaroneck, N.Y. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
Government
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Spotlight PA

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

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Government
Income Inequality
New Jersey

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

Voter waiting in line at a polling place.
NPR
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

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

An election worker holds I Voted stickers
Delaware
Elections
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

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

A closeup of John Fetterman
Government
Pennsylvania

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

Sen. Menendez speaks at a podium.
Gun Violence
Law
National
New Jersey
Public Safety

Newly-formed Gun Violence Prevention Caucus reintroduces legislation targeting high-capacity gun magazines

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

File photo: The Supreme Court is seen at sundown in Washington, on Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Law
National
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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

Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy of Calif., listen as President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol
NPR
Government
National

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

The Pa. State Capitol building is visible.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

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

At-Large Council Member Latisha Bracy is sworn in on December 1, 2022
Delaware
Elections
Government

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 1:27
A building is seen from the sidewalk on a cloudy day.
Government
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Who’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

Biden speaks to Congress during the State of the Union
NPR
Government
National
Politics

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

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus meet with President Biden and Vice President Harris in the Oval Office
NPR
Government
National
Policing
Race & Ethnicity

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

The Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
WITF

Pennsylvania should have longer voter registration period, optional mail-in ballot secrecy envelopes, agency recommends

A new Pennsylvania state government report suggests making secrecy envelopes optional, standardizing the use of drop boxes across the state, and more.

3 years ago

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