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Pennsylvania

2 Philly-area Democrats voted against the bipartisan ‘compromise’ state budget. Here’s why

The two state senators criticized the budget for failing to address “critical” issues such as public transit, affordable energy and rising energy costs.

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New panels on the wall at the President's House.
History
Philadelphia

Trump administration replaces Philly President’s House slavery exhibit ‘under the cover of darkness’ after monthslong legal battle

The city and activists have vowed to continue the legal fight to restore the original panels that focused on the nine enslaved people held by George Washington at the site.

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Delaware
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Los legisladores de Delaware aprueban una enmienda constitucional sobre el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo tras un fracaso inicial en la Cámara de Representantes

Las enmiendas a la Constitución de Delaware deben ser aprobadas por ambas cámaras en dos sesiones legislativas consecutivas

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Neighborhoods
Pennsylvania

Cheltenham will appoint Jonathan Altshul as township manager

Jonathan Altshul most recently served as the town manager of Newington, Connecticut.

1 month ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks with members of the media outside his polling place in Rydal, Pa., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Government
Pennsylvania

Pa. Gov. Shapiro signs ‘compromise’ state budget shortly after passage on Sunday

Both sides called it a compromise with $2.4 billion less in spending than Shapiro’s proposal, no new revenues and leaving the rainy day fund alone.

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

As small businesses beg for tax relief, Philadelphia sees a $100 million windfall

Mayor Parker’s push for Uber and Amazon taxes failed, but local businesses are paying more nonetheless.

1 month ago

Sanitation workers load bags of trash into the back of the truck.
Employment
Environment
Government Accountability
Philadelphia

Philadelphia plans to renew controversial contract with Reworld trash incinerators

The company runs a facility in Chester that burns household trash, releasing unhealthy air pollution.

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Caesar Rodney's statue is now in Washington, D.C.'s Freedom Plaza
Delaware
History
Social Justice

‘Directly enslaving at least 26 people’: New report details Caesar Rodney’s slaveholding amid debate over statue’s fate

Wilmington took down the bronze memorial to the long-revered signer of the Declaration of Independence during racial unrest in 2020.

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Mikie Sherrill speaks
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs data center legislation that aims to protect ratepayers

Sherrill signed a package of legislation this week that aims to prevent data centers and utility companies from passing costs onto ratepayers.

1 month ago

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Delaware

‘Irresponsible and dangerous’: Bond bill chair blasts Delaware governor’s veto of funding for Legislative Hall expansion

Gov. Matt Meyer said he cannot justify the expense when Delawareans are struggling to afford rising prices.

1 month ago

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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. being asked a question by a reporter as he walks in the U.S. Capitol building.
Government Accountability
Mental Health
New Jersey

New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr. disappeared from work for 4 months without notice. Will he face consequences?

The U.S. Constitution does not require Congressional representatives to attend a specified number of voting sessions or explain absences.

1 month ago

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Delaware
LGBTQ

Delaware lawmakers pass same-sex marriage constitutional amendment after initial failure in the House

Amendments to the Delaware Constitution must pass both chambers in two consecutive legislative sessions.

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Philadelphia politicians pay tribute to trailblazing legislator Shirley Kitchen: ‘She never forgot who she was fighting for’

Kitchen, who became the second Black woman elected to the Pennsylvania state Senate, leaves behind a legacy of public service, mentorship and advocacy.

1 month ago

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Can democratic socialists go mainstream?

Democratic socialists are on a winning streak in Pennsylvania, New York and Colorado but will the movement help or hurt Democrats chances in November?

Air Date: July 6, 2026 12:00 pm

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Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware.
Delaware
Law

‘Arbitrary caps’: Critics accuse Delaware Senate of gutting bill removing time limits on lawsuits from childhood sexual assault victims

The state Senate amendment capped monetary damages, prompting criticism that it was helping insurance companies, not victims.

1 month ago

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