Politics & Policy
Hopes of bipartisan cooperation give way to complete deadlock in the Pa. House
The Pa. state House will likely stay deadlocked until next month — which means voters won’t see constitutional amendments on the May ballot.
4 years ago
Gov. Carney outlines $7.2 billion spending plan in Delaware
The proposal for fiscal 2024 stresses new investments in education, housing, and the environment, plus significant pay raises for many state employees.
4 years ago
Meta allows Donald Trump back on Facebook and Instagram
The social media company is letting a two-year ban, imposed after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, expire.
4 years ago
‘Now everybody can move forward’: Upper Darby CAO steps down
Upper Darby Chief Administrative Officer Vincent Rongione is stepping down from his position. He said the ARPA controversy did not play a role in his decision.
4 years ago
After going up in smoke in 2022, a renewed effort to legalize marijuana in Delaware
The two-pronged measure got derailed last year by the governor’s veto. Supporters say there’s even more support this session.
4 years ago
Pa. Sen. Hughes makes decision on race for Philly Mayor
The state senator had been considering a run for mayor in a crowded race, but opted against it.
4 years ago
Photos: Philly gives DeSantis the bird amid calls for Union League boycott
On the eve of the dinner honoring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, organizations including the local NAACP chapter and the Black Clergy of Philadelphia called for a protest.
4 years ago
D.C. statehood effort gets renewed push from Delaware senator
Supporters of the D.C. statehood effort say it’s an injustice for more than 700,000 residents living there to not have voting representation in Congress
4 years ago
Listen 1:12DeSantis critics staging protest outside the Union League as it honors the Florida gov
Members of City Council, the local NAACP, and Philly’s Black clergy are hoping to draw a crowd of hundreds to the storied Republican bastion.
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The county’s chief financial officer “did not hold, or even apply for” a required certification during his entire tenure, per the report.
4 years ago
Classified documents found at Mike Pence’s home, lawyer says
Pence told the Associated Press in August that he did not take any classified information with him when he left office.
4 years ago
Former Philly Mayor John Street endorses Rebecca Rhynhart
Rhynhart is among several former city officials, such as former City Council members Domb, Green, Gym, Parker and Quiñones Sánchez, who resigned to run for mayor.
4 years ago
Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker
From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race.
4 years ago
Refusal to release inaugural donors exposes gap in Pa. law
Many other states have no such disclosure laws, and millions of dollars can be given secretly by donors who seek favorable treatment under state regulations.
4 years ago
Helen Gym gets a big endorsement, with API PA pledging $400k and advocacy in a dozen languages
The org plans to make half a million calls, knock on more than 20,000 doors, and send up to 100,000 mailers on behalf of their chosen candidate.
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