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Politics & Policy

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Law
Pennsylvania
Politics

Child sex abuse lawsuit window again gets Pa. lawmakers’ OK

The chamber voted 161-to-40 to send the Senate a constitutional amendment. If senators go along with it, the amendment could go before voters for approval as soon as November.

3 years ago

Cassie Hill relies both on Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP.  (Heather Khalifa/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Government
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Shapiro admin can do more as rollbacks to food and health benefits loom in Pa., experts say

Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their health insurance and nearly two million could face more food insecurity in the coming months.

3 years ago

Germany's foreign minister Annalena Baerbock address the United Nations General Assembly before a vote for a U.N. resolution upholding Ukraine's territorial integrity and calling for a cessation of hostilities after Russia's invasion, Thursday Feb. 23, 2023 at U.N. headquarters
International
Military

UN approves resolution calling for Russia to leave Ukraine

Diplomats from Ukraine’s allies sought to win over more nations that have been ambivalent toward the war, including China.

3 years ago

An up-close photo of Darrell Clarke speaking into a microphone in City Council chambers.
Elections
Government
Philadelphia
Politics

Philly City Council President Clarke opts not to run for re-election

Clarke has been head of council for more than a decade. He plans to stay active until his replacement is inaugurated.

3 years ago

A Ukrainian soldier helps a wounded comrade on the road in reclaimed territory in the Kharkiv region
International
Military

In Russia-Ukraine war, more disastrous path could lie ahead

Experts warn that Europe’s largest conflict since World War II could drag on for years, and some fear it could lead to a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO.

3 years ago

The Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed Cherelle Parker in the Philadelphia mayoral race
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Parker gets her first endorsement in Philly mayoral race from Building Trades union

The union’s endorsement of Parker comes without support of the powerful electricians union, who abstained from the vote as they ponder who to support.

3 years ago

Josh Shapiro waving to the crowd
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Sports
Spotlight PA

Shapiro admin contends taking Super Bowl tickets from group that gets state money didn’t violate governor’s own gift ban

Team Pennsylvania paid for Shapiro and his staff’s flights, lodging, and tickets to the game.

3 years ago

Tucker Carlson speaking with Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr.
Government Accountability
Media

McCarthy gives Carlson access to Jan. 6 footage, raising alarms

The hard-right political commentator said his team is spending the week at the Capitol pouring through the video and preparing to reveal their findings to his viewers.

3 years ago

Marian Moskowitz (left) and Josh Maxwell
Elections
Pennsylvania

Chester County’s first Democratic majority declares reelection bid for commissioners board

Commissioners Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz secured the first Democratic majority on Chester County’s Board of Commissioners in 2019. They’re looking to repeat.

3 years ago

illustration of filling out a ballott
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Unequal election policies disenfranchised Pennsylvania voters in 2022

The differences in election administration often come down to the makeup of the boards of election.

3 years ago

A close-up of Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking. The U.S. flag is visible behind him.
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Social Justice

Pa. Gov. Shapiro joins other Democratic governors to form alliance on abortion rights

Democratic governors in 20 states are launching a network intended to strengthen abortion access.

3 years ago

President Biden speaking at a podium
International
Military

Biden in Poland says U.S. and allies ‘have Ukraine’s back’

He warned that there were “hard and bitter days ahead,” but pledged that the United States and its allies would “have Ukraine’s back” as the war enters its second year.

3 years ago

Melanie Price reads a book with a child in a classroom.
Delaware
Government
Home & Family
Income Inequality
Kids

Gov. Carney proposes financial lifeline for Delaware child care centers. Can the cash keep them afloat?

The budget includes $10 million to reimburse providers caring for children from low-income families, and $12 million to make more families eligible for subsidized care.

3 years ago

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The Pennsylvania state Capitol
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

The Pa. House is coming back with a Democratic majority. Will it finally be able to move forward?

The speaker of the Pennsylvania House is calling lawmakers back this week to address one topic and one topic only: giving childhood survivors of sexual abuse a chance to sue.

3 years ago

Fox News host Maria Bartiromo invited Trump campaign attorney Sidney Powell on her show to discuss allegations of election fraud based on an email laying out claims even the writer called
NPR
Elections
Government
Government Accountability

The ‘wackadoodle’ foundation of Fox News’ election-fraud claims

A woman who said the wind talks to her put forth claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential race that she admitted were "pretty wackadoodle."

3 years ago

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