
Politics & Policy
Mask opt-out legislation clears Pa. Senate committee
The bill would hand the ultimate decision on masking at school to parents and guardians.
4 years ago
Joint Chiefs chairman calls war in Afghanistan a ‘strategic failure’
The Biden administration faces criticism on multiple fronts for its handling of the final months of the war.
4 years ago
Murphy and Ciattarelli to face off in first debate in Newark
After trading barbs in news conferences and television ads, Democratic incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli will debate each other.
4 years ago
What you need to know about Pennsylvania’s 2022 race for U.S. Senate
Cook Political Report, which is tracking Senate races around the country, says the outcome in Pennsylvania is genuinely unpredictable — but critically important.
4 years ago
Wolf calls on Rep. Boyle to resign following arrest and reports of mental health struggles
Gov. Tom Wolf said Boyle needs to resign and receive mental health treatment, following his arrest on charges of violating a protection from abuse order and harassment.
4 years ago
Measure on masking in youth sports clears Pa. House committee
The legislation gives school districts the authority to decide whether student athletes must wear masks while playing sports.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania Republicans aim to make big election changes in constitution
It's the latest turn in a partisan power struggle over elections in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about election fraud.
4 years ago
Biden, Congress face big week for agenda, government funding
The Senate has a test vote set Monday to keep the government funded and avert a federal debt default before Thursday's fiscal year-end deadline.
4 years ago
New machines, new times to vote. Major changes for New Jersey voters this November
New Jersey’s general election is just five weeks away. Here's what you need to know.
4 years ago
Was your N.J. weed conviction expunged? The state’s court system wants you to find out
The New Jersey Courts are trying to alert people who benefitted from automatic expungement when the state’s new decriminalization law took effect in July.
4 years ago
Philly neighborhoods plagued by illegal auto work could find relief in City Council bills
The legislation comes as a reaction to the proliferation of vehicle repair work and sales on city streets and sidewalks.
4 years ago
State Rep. Kevin Boyle arrested for violating protection from abuse order
The arrest comes days after his caucus leaders quietly stripped Boyle of his committee chairmanship and curtailed his access to the Capitol.
4 years ago
New Jersey and federal officials answer questions on how to get relief from Ida
Gov. Phil Murphy said this month’s storms were the worst natural disaster to hit the Garden State since Superstorm Sandy.
4 years ago
State presses Philadelphia agency over elder abuse, neglect
Philadelphia has been one of the lowest-rated agencies in the department’s stoplight-colored rating system for grading county-based agencies.
4 years ago
Unemployment refunds going out to those Pa. overcharged five years after issue discovered
In all, the agency estimates it owes $19.4 million to tens of thousands of people who were erroneously charged an inflated interest rate between 2006 and 2016.
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