Politics & Policy
City Council passes bill to end ‘prison gerrymandering’ in Philly
New bike lanes and builder notifications for residential construction are also part of a flurry of legislation passed before council breaks for the summer.
4 years ago
The bipartisan push to cut corporate taxes in Pennsylvania, explained
Pennsylvania levies a 9.99% tax on corporate net income, the second-highest rate in the country.
4 years ago
The Jan. 6 committee says the Trump campaign ripped off donors. But was it illegal?
Rep. Zoe Lofgren said Monday the Trump campaign took $250 million in donations but didn't use it for the legal defense funding it claimed to need it for.
4 years ago
Who’s running for Philly mayor in 2023? Candidates are getting ready to declare
At least seven city officials and one grocery store magnate are making plans to run. Announcements could start in the coming weeks.
4 years ago
Jan. 6 panel: Plan for Pence to reject electors ‘nuts,’ ‘crazy’
The Jan. 6 committee is plunging into Donald Trump’s last-ditch effort to salvage the 2020 election by pressuring Vice President Mike Pence to reject the electoral count.
4 years ago
Philly City Council reaches deal on budget with property and wage tax relief
Budget negotiations were fraught with concerns over steep increases in property valuations that threatened big tax hikes for many Philly homeowners.
4 years ago
Biden seeks to counter ‘legislative attacks’ on LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to stymie what the White House says are discriminatory legislative attacks on the LGBTQ community by Republican-controlled states
4 years ago
John Hinckley Jr., who tried to assassinate President Reagan, is granted full release
Hinckley, who was confined to a mental hospital for decades, has been inching his way toward freedom for years.
4 years ago
Dr. Andrew R. Best Jr. worked in various capacities for the city’s Department of Behavior Health and Intellectual Disability Services.
4 years ago
N.J. Democrats announce property tax relief, GOP to seek vote on rebate
Homeowners making less than $150,000 will receive a tax credit of $1,500, while those making $150,000 to $250,000 will receive a tax credit of $1,000.
4 years ago
New Jersey touts abortion protections to lure businesses
Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to nearly 60 businesses suggesting they could expand into New Jersey because the state protects abortion rights.
4 years ago
Lawmakers slash proposal to nearly double property tax credit for Delaware seniors
GOP Rep. Kevin Hensley said the state’s nearly $700 million budget surplus warranted a larger credit. Dems who control the budget-writing panel thought otherwise.
4 years ago
U.S. House passes a major wildlife conservation spending bill
The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would create a permanent fund of more than $1.3 billion, given to states, territories, and tribal nations.
4 years ago
McConnell says he’ll support a gun reform bill if it matches the proposed framework
A bill would include incentives for states to pass red-flag laws, funding for school safety and mental health resources, expanded background checks and more.
4 years ago
What the 2022 primaries say about the state of politics in N.J.
According to the state’s Division of Elections, more than 657,000 people voted in Congressional primaries last week, compared to more than 632,000 in 2018.
4 years ago














