Politics & Policy

Under the yet-developed leases, companies could keep producing long past 2030, when scientists say the world needs to be well on the way to cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

The initiative comes as the Biden White House has faced growing pressure at home and abroad over inequity in the global vaccine supply.

State representatives voted 125 to 74 for requiring legislative approval of specific proposals to add tolls.

On Tuesday, the Department of Environmental Protection presented a draft rule on PFAS standards for the state’s nearly 3,000 public water systems to EQB.

Pennsylvania’s GOP leaders are seeing new opportunities to weaken public sector unions.

After nearly being shut down last month, New Jersey’s capital city will replace its emergency radio system for first responders which had been riddled with service issues.

Philly Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sánchez called for reforms immediately after news broke of her colleague Bobby Henon’s bribery conviction.

Rick Mariano, who spent 4 years in prison for accepting bribes while serving as a Philly Council member, urged Bobby Henon to resign after his conviction.

As Local 98 prepares to move forward with new leadership, Mayor Jim Kenney noted the contributions made by Dougherty.

Programs in the Delaware River Basin include a turtle habitat in South Jersey and stream-bank restoration at Lake Hopatcong.

Members of Delaware’s congressional delegation and other state leaders say stopping the pandemic is key to growing global trade in the First State.

The monthly cash has helped parents cover basics such as child care costs and plan for the future. Will the program be extended in D.C.?

President Joe Biden has signed his $1 trillion infrastructure deal into law on the White House lawn, with a smattering of Republican lawmakers on hand.

Some obstacles remain before much of that money starts flowing to projects in the Keystone State.

Intense climate negotiations in Glasgow, Scotland, brought about major breakthroughs and compromises, as world leaders sought to avert extreme climate change.