Politics & Policy
Russia’s claim that it was pulling troops back from Ukraine is ‘false,’ official says
'In fact, we have now confirmed that in the last several days, Russia has increased its troop presence along the Ukrainian border by as many as 7,000 troops.'
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Wolf renews higher-ed scholarship idea, amid worker shortage
The governor hopes to start a new scholarship program for college students. Pa. still ranks at the bottom among states in the level of aid it offers for higher education.
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High-ranking oil and gas official resigns from DEP
The top deputy for oil and gas programs is out at the state Department of Environmental Protection.
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There are workarounds to problems with technical problems regarding signature verification.
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Trump’s stash of documents shows ‘fragile’ historical record
The discovery of more than a dozen boxes of records at Mar-a-Lago has alarmed historians. It's a reminder of Trump's disregard for maintaining a clear historical record.
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Biden says diplomacy continues but a Russian invasion of Ukraine is still possible
In a brief address, President Biden said reports of Russian troops moving from Ukraine's border would be good news, but the U.S. had not verified it.
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Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano subpoenaed by Jan. 6 committee
The committee cited a Nov. 28, 2020, tweet by Mastriano that said he was pushing to have the Pennsylvania Legislature appoint electors.
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Philadelphia continues push of broadband expansion to bridge ‘digital divide’
A new Executive Order by Mayor Jim Kenney aims to close the digital divide which keeps poor families in Philadelphia from accessing the internet.
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Senate confirms Biden’s FDA pick despite political divisions
Dr. Robert Califf, a cardiologist, briefly headed the FDA during the Obama administration. Most Democrats joined with a handful of Republicans to narrowly confirm him.
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Accounting firm: Trump financial statements aren’t reliable
The financial documents, used to secure lucrative loans and burnish Trump's image as a wealthy businessman, “should no longer be relied upon," the accounting firm said.
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Pa. to pilot bringing doula services to pregnant prisoners
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is hoping to enshrine similar programs and funding into state law permanently, and to do it before Gov. Wolf leaves office next year.
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N.J. Senate passes a bill to reevaluate the state’s school funding formula
The bill would create a task force to reevaluate the current school funding formula, as legislative leaders tout an agenda focused on making the state more affordable.
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N.J. Gov. Murphy outlines plan to lower prescription drug prices
Murphy touted the plan he says will cut the price of prescription drugs at a stop in Willingboro Mon., the same day three of the four bills were introduced in the Legislature
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Emails about PGW’s role in ‘energy choice’ bill pit Councilmember Gym against utility’s CEO
A City Council hearing on moving Philadelphia Gas Works away from fossil fuels was the first time Seth Shapiro spoke publicly about the controversial bill.
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Listen 3:21Biden speaks with Ukraine’s leader as U.S. officials warn of imminent Russian attack
The United States will "respond swiftly and decisively" to further Russian aggression against Ukraine, President Biden told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday.
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