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already codified abortion access earlier this year, but a constitutional amendment would mean that the right cannot be repealed without voter approval.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