Politics & Policy
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
Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric could galvanize extremists, experts say
Experts warn that extremist groups may see anti-LGBTQ rhetoric by influencers as a call to action.
4 years ago
These tax relief bills must pass amid Philly property reassessments
Community Legal Services breaks down a package of bills that aim to lessen the burden for Philly homeowners after residential property values went up by an average of 31%.
4 years ago
Activists bring climate clock to Pa. capitol to urge lawmaker action
Unveiling the clock was the final piece of a three-day event called the Pennsylvania Climate Convergence.
4 years ago
Tentative Senate gun deal has surprises, and loose ends
The proposal's potency — and perhaps whether some parts survive — remains undetermined as it's translated into legislation. Here's what's in and out of the agreement.
4 years ago
Pa. is considering a ban on trans athletes. Experts say it’s discriminatory and ‘anti-evidence’
Pa. legislation that would ban transgender student-athletes from participating on teams corresponding with their gender lean on shoddy science and discriminatory ideas.
4 years ago
Mastriano brings election denier onto Pa. governor campaign
Ellis, speaking on her podcast last month, said, “I like to say that Doug Mastriano is the Donald Trump of Pennsylvania.”
4 years ago
In Philly speech to AFL-CIO, Biden decries D.C. gridlock and urges Pa. to elect Fetterman
Biden told the labor leaders there is “no bigger, stronger voice for working people” than Fetterman, whose election could give Dems control of the Senate.
4 years ago
Pa. Republicans respond to gun violence by trying to impeach Philly’s DA
Republicans in Harrisburg are moving to impeach Philly’s DA, with little input from the city residents who re-elected him last year.
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