
Politics & Policy
New limits would curtail lobbyist perks for Pa. lawmakers, but one leader could stand in the way
Senate President Jake Corman, who has reported accepting thousands of dollars in hospitality and transportation gifts, has yet to join fellow GOP leaders in support.
4 years ago
Steve Sweeney has conceded. What does that mean for South Jersey?
N.J. Senate President Steve Sweeney has conceded his reelection bid. It’s the end of an era for South Jersey, so what comes next?
4 years ago
Listen 4:54Energy Secretary Granholm, visiting Philly, touts infrastructure bill and expected job creation
In Kensington, Granholm said some of the new $3.5B in funds for weatherization will likely go to the Energy Coordinating Agency.
4 years ago
‘America should know’ Ruth Ann Minner: Biden delivers eulogy for former Delaware governor
President Biden called former Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner a “true pioneer” in remarks at her funeral Wednesday afternoon in Milford.
4 years ago
Pa. announces recount in statewide judicial race with Democrat holding narrow lead
More than a week after Election Day, the Pa. Department of State has confirmed it is conducting a recount in the race for Commonwealth Court.
4 years ago
N.J. Senate President Sweeney concedes 3rd district race, vows he will not ‘go away’
Sen. Steve Sweeney, the longest-serving Senate president in New Jersey history, officially conceded in the race for the 3rd legislative district Wednesday.
4 years ago
Corman contracts COVID-19, amid gubernatorial expectations
The diagnosis came a day before the ranking Republican in Pennsylvania’s state Senate was expected to announce his candidacy for governor.
4 years ago
Pa. Senate backs bill to allow guns to be carried without permit
Democrats warned the result of such legislation becoming law would be more death and more violence amid already-spiking gun violence and the spread of illegal guns.
4 years ago
Amid some success stories, a Keystone Crossroads investigation finds that a large percentage of those most in need in Philadelphia don’t seem to be getting the cash.
4 years ago
Listen 4:43House Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 10 former White House aides
The subpoenas issued Tuesday include demands for documents and testimony from senior adviser Stephen Miller and press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.
4 years ago
A majority of lawmakers would be able to block orders, such as one requiring masks in schools, from continuing past 21 days.
4 years ago
Blocked for now, Biden’s vaccine-or-test rule for workers faces uncertain future
The Biden administration says it will defend its rule requiring some 84 million workers to get vaccinated or undergo weekly testing. More than two dozen states have sued.
4 years ago
Montco GOP alleges ‘lack of trust’ in election results, but says there’s no evidence of fraud
Republicans are upset that a printing error caused delays in counting ballots, but say they have no reason not to trust the results.
4 years ago
Social justice groups say N.J. needs a person of color as the next Senate president
Leaders from several social justice groups say the time is long overdue for a person of color to assume the second most powerful position in New Jersey government.
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