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President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, to travel to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Criminal Justice
Government
Incarceration
Law

Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana

He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast majority of marijuana possession cases.

3 years ago

Bloomsburg University (Jose F. Moreno/Philadelphia Inquirer via Spotlight PA)
Elections
Government
Higher Education
Pennsylvania

Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on college funding, transparency, and debt forgiveness

Here is where the top two candidates for governor stand on issues related to higher education in Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

John Fetterman, (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar0; Mehmet Oz (AP Photo/Matt Rourke); Doug Mastriano (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer); Josh  Shapiro (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Radio Times
Elections

Pa.’s closely watched midterm elections

With just a month away from the midterms, we discuss Pennsylvania's consequential U.S. Senate and Governor races -- the campaigns, polls, money, ads, and issues.

Air Date: October 6, 2022 10:00 am

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New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
Government
Kids
Law
New Jersey
Taxes

New Jersey child tax credit signed into law, GOP wants more tax reform

Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris) suggested that lawmakers index tax brackets to account for historic inflation rates.

3 years ago

The reason the rules vary, and the reason why there might be lawsuits, is that elections have become highly political, and Pennsylvania’s election law has some gray areas. (Fred Adams for Spotlight PA)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Unresolved gray areas in Pa. mail voting law likely to spur fresh confusion, legal challenges

As millions of Pennsylvanians once again go to the polls this November, some key questions on mail ballots remain unsettled, opening the door for more legal action.

3 years ago

Union League of Philadelphia on South Broad Street.
National
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

All about the Union League — and why a Philly institution is honoring Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

The fancy club was founded in 1862 to support President Lincoln’s efforts in the Civil War.

3 years ago

West Sadsbury Township in Chester County.  (West Sadsbury Township)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces
Taxes

West Sadsbury Township is looking to axe open space tax at the ballot

While some townships are looking to save open space through ballot referendums, one Chester County township says that the process is complete.

3 years ago

From top left clockwise: Doug Mastriano, Josh Shapiro, Mehmet Oz, John Fetterman (AP Photos)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Elecciones de Pa. 2022: Una guía básica para investigar a los candidatos al Senado, a gobernador y a otros cargos

Todas las miradas estarán puestas en Pensylvania en las elecciones de noviembre, ya que una serie de pugnas electorales contenciosas determinarán el futuro político del estado

3 years ago

In this 2018 file photo, Energy Transfer, the parent company of Mariner East 2 pipeline builder, Sunoco, works at Snitz Creek in West Cornwall Township, Lebanon County after a drilling mud spill during the summer. (Marie Cusick/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Elections
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on energy and the environment

Polling shows that voters in the state are increasingly concerned about climate change driven by the burning of fossil fuels and the industry’s impacts on the environment.

3 years ago

Loretta Walsh is stepping down midway through her eighth term on Wilmington City Council. (City of Wilmington)
Delaware
Government

After 30 years, a ‘champion of our seniors’ steps down from Wilmington City Council

City voters elected Loretta Walsh to an at-large Council seat eight times over nearly four decades. She urges council members to “remember why they ran.”

3 years ago

Rowhouses line North 29th Street in Philadelphia
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Philly’s eviction diversion effort closer to extension

The effort is designed to keep harmful evictions off the tenants’ records and prevent landlords from having to find another tenant.

3 years ago

N.J. Capitol building
Business
Employment
Government
New Jersey

‘Bill of rights’ for temporary workers back in play after Murphy’s veto

The measure would require temporary work agencies to provide contracted temporary workers with pertinent information such as job location, terms, and compensation.

3 years ago

A person holds a mail ballot in their hand.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

Elecciones de Pa. 2022: Todo lo que necesita saber para solicitar, llenar y devolver su voto por correo

Si desea votar por correo en las elecciones generales de 2022 en Pensilvania, debe presentar su solicitud antes de las 5 p.m. del 1 de noviembre.

3 years ago

A person holds a mail ballot in their hand.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2022: Everything you need to know about requesting, filling out, and returning your mail ballot

The mail voting process can be confusing and has been made even more so by legal challenges and disinformation undermining faith in elections. Here's what you need to know.

3 years ago

Dos personas están al lado de una mesa donde están sentados dos personas con computadoras.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics
Spotlight PA

Elecciones de Pa. 2022: Cómo trabajar como trabajador electoral el 8 de noviembre

El estado está reclutando personas para montar los colegios electorales, ayudar a los votantes y más en el día de las elecciones.

3 years ago

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