Politics & Policy
Candidates of color say they need more party support, financial backing to be successful in Pa.
The party machines still reigned supreme in districts designed to give candidates of color the opportunity to win, results from Pennsylvania's May 2022 primary showed.
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A big 32-hour workweek test is underway. Supporters think it could help productivity
A pilot in the U.K. is testing a theory about work. Can people in various industries remain as productive if they just work 32 hours a week with the same pay as 40 hours?
4 years ago
Pa. Senate passes bill against trans girls playing girls’ sports
More than a dozen other states have enacted legislation that bans transgender athletes from participating in sports consistent with their gender identity.
4 years ago
Trust fund kid, carpetbagger, radical: Campaigns draw battle lines in Pa. Senate race
The lines of attack are on display, including in a big media buy Fetterman has placed on Fox News and local stations in Pittsburgh, Scranton and Johnstown.
4 years ago
Incumbents win in N.J. Congressional primary races
Incumbents seeking to return to Congress were able to cruise to the general election in November.
4 years ago
Marijuana remains illegal in Delaware as House fails to override Gov. Carney’s veto
Four Democrats and two Republicans changed their vote on legalization. That left the override attempt five votes short of the needed three-fifths majority.
4 years ago
McConaughey calls for gun legislation in White House speech
The Uvalde, Texas, native, offered a full-throated exhortation for a gridlocked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives while not infringing on Second Amendment right
4 years ago
Pa. Republicans face decision on constitutional changes package
The comparatively large number of proposals pending in the General Assembly address topics that range from voting rights to abortion and real estate taxes.
4 years ago
U.S. sees heightened extremist threat heading into midterms
Domestic violent extremists present the most pressing and potentially violent threat, the Department of Homeland Security said.
4 years ago
Jan. 6 insurrection hearings: How to watch and what to know
The series of hearings that will take place over the next several weeks begin with a prime-time session Thursday night. Here's what you need to know ahead of the hearing.
4 years ago
Slow start for voting in New Jersey primary
With only a few contested races, and mail-in balloting available, few turned out to do traditional voting in the South Jersey area.
4 years ago
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf tests positive for coronavirus
Wolf tested positive for the virus in December 2020 as well. He was asymptomatic at the time, according to his office.
4 years ago
Pa. Senate Republicans revive election bill over 2020 complaints
The bill passed, 30-19, with every Republican and one Democrat backing it.
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Second House Jan. 6 hearing scheduled for the morning of June 13
This hearing will take place just days after the first one scheduled for Thursday, which will be in prime time at 8 p.m. EDT.
4 years ago
U.S. general: Ukraine will keep getting ‘significant’ support
Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says the United States and allied countries will keep providing “significant” support to Ukraine.
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