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Philly redistricting 101: What to know about the city’s fast-tracked political mapmaking

The process will set boundaries used for the next decade.

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Human chain formed to help after Pittsburgh bridge collapse

The collapse early Friday came hours before President Joe Biden was to visit the city to press for his $1 trillion infrastructure bill, which includes bridge maintenance.

4 years ago

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Aging
Delaware
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Should Delaware allow terminally ill patients to be prescribed medication to end their life?

State Rep. Baumbach has been trying to get his bill passed since 2015. The Medical Society of Delaware has dropped its opposition, but plenty of foes remain.

4 years ago

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Immigration
Income Inequality
New Jersey

Report: N.J. COVID relief fund for excluded workers didn’t go far enough

While a report from New Jersey Policy Perspective said the state did not set aside enough aid, the state argues the program did not see as much demand as expected.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia
Public Health
Taxes

Philly Councilmember David Oh introduces bill to repeal city’s sugary beverage tax

If City Council passes the bill and it becomes law, the Philadelphia Beverage Tax would disappear on July 1, the first day of the city’s next fiscal year.

4 years ago

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Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania

Pa. lawmakers look to head off all-electric building codes

The legislation comes as some states, cities, and counties consider all-electric building codes as a way to fight climate change.

4 years ago

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National
Public Spaces

Biden team promises new approach to extremism, but critics see old patterns

Biden's new Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships aims to stop radicalization before it starts. But critics say it's a repackaging of failed strategies.

4 years ago

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Law

Biden will get a chance to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Here’s what to expect

With Justice Stephen Breyer stepping down, President Biden has his first nomination to the high court. He campaigned on picking a Black woman for the lifetime appointment.

4 years ago

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Health Care
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Wolf signs fast-tracked $225M for health care workers

The funding is aimed to help keep burned-out health care workers on board during a staffing crisis.

4 years ago

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Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Gov. Tom Wolf vetoes Pa. congressional map sent to him by Republicans

In his veto message, the Democratic governor said the map failed “the test of fundamental fairness.”

4 years ago

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Delaware
Economy
Government

Carney unveils nearly $5 billion Delaware budget plan

Gov. John Carney’s latest spending plan increases state spending by 4.6% over the current year and is reflective of strong revenue numbers.

4 years ago

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Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly reps. urge Congress to pass bill to put $1B to help solve murders, care for victims

The press conference calling for the federal funding drew an uninvited guest: the mother of a 15-year-old who was killed just feet from where the politicians were speaking.

4 years ago

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Employment
Government
New Jersey

New N.J. law aims to help people with disabilities find and keep state jobs

The new program is focused on expanding employment opportunities at New Jersey’s state agencies.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia

‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to U.S. Senate battle over voting rights

P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, checked in to gauge residents' reactions to the U.S. Senate stalemate over voting rights.

4 years ago

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Government Accountability
Incarceration
Philadelphia

Advocates demand transparency, different counting of prisoners at Philly redistricting hearing

Some who testified were dismayed that City Council isn’t doing more to address prison gerrymandering in the map plan it’s poised to pass.

4 years ago

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