Politics & Policy
One of the country’s strictest plastic bag bans is officially in effect in N.J.
Here’s everything you should know about New Jersey’s single-use bag and container ban, from what’s covered under the law and what’s exempt to which businesses are impacted.
4 years ago
After Trump’s endorsement, J.D. Vance wins a crowded Ohio GOP Senate race, the AP says
Author J.D. Vance emerged from a crowded Republican primary in Ohio, and now becomes the favorite in the general election in the GOP-leaning state.
4 years ago
If Roe v. Wade falls, Pennsylvania’s pro-life Sen. Bob Casey becomes a linchpin in abortion rights
He was one of two Dems who didn’t join 48 other senators in co-sponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act.
4 years ago
Biden blasts ‘radical’ Roe draft, warns other rights at risk
The court confirmed the authenticity of the leaked draft and Chief Justice John Roberts said he had ordered an investigation into what he called an “egregious breach of trust.
4 years ago
Here’s what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If Roe is overturned, it will have a major impact on states across the country that have already signaled their intention to further restrict or ban abortion.
4 years ago
Pennsylvanians have 1 year before federal REAL ID requirement begins
Pennsylvanians may still travel domestically after May 3, 2023, but they will need to pack another form of identification, such as a valid U.S. passport or military ID.
4 years ago
‘A truly dark day’: Murphy, Wolf react to Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe v. Wade
Kitty Kolbert, a public-interest attorney who was part of the team that argued Planned Parenthood v. Casey, spokes to the ramifications of the draft opinion.
4 years ago
Jan. 6 panel asks three new House Republicans to testify voluntarily
The House select Jan. 6 committee wants to talk to House Republican Reps. Mo Brooks of Alabama, Andy Biggs of Arizona, and Ronny Jackson of Texas.
4 years ago
Pa. among states to receive millions in federal funding to restore the Chesapeake Bay
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $40 million to help restore the Chesapeake Bay. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
4 years ago
Monday is the last day to register to vote in Pa.’s primary election
Pennsylvania’s primary election is on Tuesday, May 17. Voters will choose their parties’ nominees for governor and the U.S. Senate, among other races.
4 years ago
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
Testimony released by the House Jan. 6 panel shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
4 years ago
Angelina Jolie makes surprise Ukraine visit, meets children
The area's regional governor said Jolie had come to speak Saturday with displaced Ukrainians who had found refuge in Lviv.
4 years ago
Late Del. Gov. du Pont remembered for bipartisanship, humor
Friday’s memorial service at a Wilmington theater had been delayed due to COVID-19 safety concerns.
4 years ago
Ukrainians plead for Mariupol rescue; Russian advance crawls
Ukrainian forces are fighting to hold off a Russian advance aimed at capturing an eastern industrial region along with Ukraine’s last holdout in the southern city of Mairupol.
4 years ago
PGW has requested changes to public participation in budgetary processes calling them “overburdensome” and “inefficient.”
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