
Politics & Policy
Pennsylvania prepares to roll out ban on surprise medical billing
Pennsylvania officials are getting ready to roll out the changes when a federal law to ban surprise medical billing takes effect in January.
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Controversial tax breaks for AC casinos pass in N.J. Legislature
The bill would reduce how much AC casinos will pay in lieu of taxes to the local governments and school system next year.
4 years ago
N.J. close to codifying same-sex marriage
Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign the legislation, which enshrines same-sex marriage into New Jersey law.
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From Delaware governor to ambassador, Jack Markell confirmed for overseas role
Nearly six months after being nominated, former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate for his new role as U.S. Ambassador.
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New front in Pa. GOP election ‘investigation’ draws challenges
It is another step driven by former President Donald Trump’s baseless claims about election fraud.
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Philly activists help organize White House rally to combat starvation in Afghanistan
A rally outside the White House demanded the Biden administration ease sanctions in Afghanistan, to avoid millions of deaths by starvation.
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Biden marks anniversary of 1972 car crash that killed wife
President Joe Biden on Saturday is commemorating the 49th anniversary of the car crash that killed his first wife and infant daughter.
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OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10
The federal agency separately says there will be no citations of companies regarding its testing requirements before Feb. 9.
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New front in GOP’s election ‘investigation’ draws protests
State lawyers asked a court Friday to stop a digital data exchange scheduled for Wednesday in southern Pennsylvania’s sparsely populated Fulton County.
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Biden’s vaccine-or-test rule for 84 million workers is back after court lifts stay
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has lifted the stay on the Biden administration's vaccinate-or-test rule covering some 84 million workers. Deadline for the vaccine is Jan. 4.
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A political shakeup could be in store for Pa. state lawmakers under new map proposals
Democrats could have the upper hand if proposals for state House and Senate maps hold after changes and potential court scrutiny.
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You may soon be able to renew your passport online, instead of sending in documents
A new executive order from Biden is designed to streamline the process for things like contacting the IRS, enrolling in Social Security online and, yes, renewing your
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