Politics & Policy
Krasner supporters pack Philly church after Pa. House contempt vote: ‘We are supporting democracy’
The Pennsylvania state House voted to hold Philadelphia’s DA in contempt for failing to cooperate with a review of his practices as part of a GOP-led impeachment effort.
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Dispute with Philly City Council member stalls redevelopment of Germantown Y
A Friends group says the city broke its promise to issue a new request for proposal by the end of August, putting the redevelopment of the Germantown Y in limbo.
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The baseless election fraud claims are requiring Pennsylvania to retain more lawyers — subsequently exhausting much needed resources and costing taxpayers millions.
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Fetterman, Oz agree to Oct. 25 debate, but feud over terms
The debate, coming two weeks before the general election, follows weeks of cajoling by Oz.
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Primary voters send two prominent Delaware lawmakers into involuntary retirement
Colin Bonini had been in the state Senate since 1995 and was the GOP’s nominee for governor in 2016. Larry Mitchell was a 16-year veteran and House Majority Whip.
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How do these efforts compare to other U.S. cities? Some ideas are unique, while others are becoming common.
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‘A theft of taxpayer resources’: Delco still paying to fend off election fraud lawsuits from 2020
In Pennsylvania, Delaware County is 15-0 fighting off election-related lawsuits from 2020 — some of which are still active. All of that winning has come at a cost.
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Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on LGBTQ rights
The top two candidates for Pennsylvania governor have extremely different views on LGBTQ discrimination protections, inclusive curriculum, and same-sex marriage.
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The facts about the animal abuse allegations surrounding Senate candidate Mehmet Oz
A 2004 USDA settlement with Columbia University describes inhumane treatment of puppies that were part of an Oz-led study.
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Sentencing reform, or getting tough on crime? Oz and Fetterman on criminal justice
John Fetterman wants sentencing reform and second chances. Oz opposes attempts to reduce incarceration, and believes it leads to crime.
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Pennsylvania House votes to hold Philly DA in contempt
The resolution accuses DA Krasner of showing “willful refusal” on multiple occasions to comply with the subpoena for materials relating to Philadelphia's rising gun crisis.
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Bill Richardson visits Moscow as Griner, Whelan remain jailed
Richardson is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations.
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Ken Starr, the prosecutor on the Clinton Whitewater investigation, has died at 76
His 1998 report about Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky helped lead to the president's impeachment.
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Convicted Delaware auditor McGuiness trounced by newcomer York in Democratic primary
McGuiness, who faces sentencing and removal from office for official misconduct and conflict of interest, lost to York, a lawyer and first-time candidate.
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New Jersey commission, unions agree to ‘more affordable’ health benefits premium hike
The statehouse demonstration came one day before a N.J. commission is expected to vote on a proposal to increase health benefit premiums for thousands of state workers.
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