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Politics & Policy

Mail-in election ballot. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Elections
New Jersey

Run-off elections delayed in New Jersey as Mercer County counts all emergency and mail ballots

Two days after an executive order delayed municipal run-off elections by a week, Mercer County announced it had counted all emergency and mail-in ballots.

3 years ago

view of the New Jersey Capitol building
Elections
Government
Health Care
New Jersey

N.J. abortion amendment off the table after Democrats say it’s ‘not the appropriate time’

State leaders already codified abortion access earlier this year, but a constitutional amendment would mean that the right cannot be repealed without voter approval.

3 years ago

United States men's national soccer tem head coach Gregg Berhalter (left) and President Joe Biden.
Government
International
National
Sports

Biden urges U.S. World Cup team to `let’s go shock ’em all’

The team opens against Wales on Monday, then meets England on Friday and closes group play against Iran on Nov. 29.

3 years ago

The COP27 summit went late into overtime, with Sameh Shoukry, president of the climate summit, speaking during a closing session on Sunday. (Peter Dejong/AP)
NPR
Environment
International
Sustainability

Did the world make progress on climate change? Here’s what was decided at global talks

Delegates reached a last-minute deal to pay vulnerable countries for damages caused by climate change.

3 years ago

The U.S. Capitol at sundown.
NPR
Elections
National
Politics

The midterm elections dust has settled in Washington. Here are 5 key takeaways

Overall, the electorate delivered a warning against going too far, against extremes, but we're likely headed for a messy, partisan two years.

3 years ago

On the left, Mark Moffa poses. On the right, Joe Hogan poses.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Moffa concedes, Hogan takes 142nd state House district in Bucks County with 53-vote difference

After a tight race, Moffa conceded on Thursday evening. He said there weren’t enough challenged provisional ballots for him to gain the majority.

3 years ago

Rep. McClinton, wearing a bright blue suit, smiles in the midst of other legislators on a sunny day.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

The Democratic takeover of the Pa. House will be a little messy to start. Here’s why.

Democrats won control of the Pennsylvania House in the 2022 midterms, but at least one seat will be vacant when the new session starts in January.

3 years ago

File photo: In this April 10, 2013, file photo, a stag arms AR-15 rifle with 30 round, left, and 10 round magazines is displayed in New Britain, Conn. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Delaware
Gun Violence
Public Safety

Gun rights advocates target Delaware’s high-capacity magazine buyback in latest court filing

After suing the state over gun laws, the Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association’s latest challenge targets a high-capacity magazine buyback program.

3 years ago

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

Democrats win control of Pennsylvania state House after picking up 12 seats

State Rep. Todd Stephens (R., Montgomery) conceded his race in the 151st District on Thursday.

3 years ago

A closeup of City Hall
Employment
Government
Philadelphia

Proposal to rollback residency requirement for Philly city workers aims to reduce vacancies

The change would require applicants become residents within 6 months of being hired instead of living in the city for a year before applying.

3 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks on the House floor at the Capitol in Washington Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Elections
Government

Pelosi won’t seek leadership role, plans to stay in Congress

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she will not seek a leadership position in the new Congress, a pivotal realignment making way for a new generation of leaders.

3 years ago

A close-up of Josh Shapiro speaking.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

Pa. Gov-elect Shapiro opens transition, to stay AG until January

Shapiro appeared Wednesday with outgoing Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov.-elect Austin Davis at a news conference and voiced confidence in a smooth transition.

3 years ago

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, of Calif., talks the media, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, after voting on top House Republican leadership positions, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is at right. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Elections
Government
National

GOP wins slim U.S. House majority, complicating ambitious agenda

More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House.

3 years ago

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters following a closed-door policy meeting on the Democrats' lame duck agenda, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Government
Law
LGBTQ
National

Same-sex marriage legislation clears key Senate hurdle

Twelve Republicans voted with all Democrats to move forward on the legislation, meaning a final vote could come as soon as this week, or later this month.

3 years ago

Rep. Todd Stephens and Melissa Cerrato
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

Democratic challenger Cerrato takes 37-vote lead over incumbent state Rep. Stephens

If Cerrato wins, Democrats will win control of the state House of Representatives.

3 years ago

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