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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the United Nations Security Council by video
International
Military

After staged referendums, Russia prepares to annex occupied Ukraine

The European Commission president urged the European Union’s 27 member countries to slap more sanctions on Russian officials and trade over the “sham referendums.”

3 years ago

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Energy
Environment
New Jersey

Gov. Murphy addresses opposition to offshore wind energy in New Jersey

New Jersey is committed to producing 11,000 megawatts of wind energy by 2040.

3 years ago

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Elections
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Pennsylvania
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Race to watch: Pa. state Rep. Todd Stephens faces off against challenger Melissa Cerrato

Abortion has become a huge issue in the race for 151st District in Montgomery County. Stephens sent Cerrato a cease-and-desist if she doesn’t stop talking about his record.

3 years ago

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 21: The U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Capitol Dome is seen as Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) prepares to speak during a press conference on September 21, 2022 in Washington, DC. Speaker Pelosi, along with other lawmakers, is celebrating the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act and the steps it takes to lower healthcare costs. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
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Employment
Government
Government Accountability

This congressional staff became the first in U.S. history to form a union

The Congressional Workers Union announced on Monday via Twitter that the office of Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., won its union election — the first one to do so on the Hill.

3 years ago

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Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

‘The devil is in the details’: Councilmember Thomas issues Philly gun violence prevention recommendations

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas releases a list of recommendations for alleviating gun violence in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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Government
Income Inequality
National
Public Health

Biden’s strategy to end hunger in U.S. includes more benefits

The Biden administration has an ambitious goal for America: ending hunger in the U.S. by 2030.

3 years ago

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Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philly mayor bans guns at city recreation facilities

The executive order is similar to a measure passed by Philadelphia City Council in 2019.

3 years ago

People vote at a polling place.
Elections
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Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2022: There will be no constitutional amendments on the Nov. 8 ballot, but big ones are looming

Voters could face at least six proposed referendums in spring 2023, including one that could pave the way to banning abortion access.

3 years ago

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Environment
Government
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania spending $45M to establish 3 new state parks

The parks will be at a nature preserve in Tunkhannock, on Big Elk Creek in the Philadelphia suburbs, and along the Susquehanna River near Wrightsville.

3 years ago

FILE - People wait in a TSA line at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Tuesday, June 28, 2022. With summer vacations winding down, airlines are counting on the return of more business travelers to keep their pandemic recovery going into fall 2022. Air travel in the United States, bolstered by huge numbers of tourists, has nearly recovered to pre-pandemic levels. Business travel, however, remains about 25% to 30% below 2019 levels, according to airlines and outfits that track sales. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
Business
Economy
Transportation
Travel

White House: New rule will show ‘true cost’ of plane tickets

The proposed rule would help consumers save money up front and encourage more competition among airlines to offer better fares.

3 years ago

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Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2022: How to serve as a poll worker on Nov. 8

With the 2022 Pennsylvania election less than two months away, the state is recruiting people to set up polling places, assist voters, and more on Election Day.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia
Protests

Protest calls for an end to carriage horses on Philly streets

The effort is designed to end a Philly tradition which animal activists say is unsafe and unhealthy for the horses.

3 years ago

Fewer and fewer older Pennsylvanians are receiving property tax rebates from a popular state program because lawmakers haven't updated the income limits to qualify in over a decade. (Daniel Fishel for Spotlight PA)
Aging
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Taxes
Spotlight PA

Thousands of older Pennsylvanians at risk of losing property tax rebates because of legislative inaction

No one likes paying taxes, but local property taxes in Pennsylvania are especially loathed.

3 years ago

An up-close photo of James Florio.
Government
New Jersey

Lawmakers honor former N.J. Gov. and U.S. Rep. James Florio

Gov. Jim Florio passed away Sunday of heart failure. Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle honor the eight-term congressman.

3 years ago

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Elections
Government
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania

To stop their sewer system sale, Towamencin residents want to change local law

Towamencin residents are trying an innovative approach to stop the sale of their sewer system, and voters have a chance to weigh in.

3 years ago

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