Politics & Policy
House passes $1.9T pandemic bill on near party-line vote
The overall relief bill would provide $1,400 payments to individuals, extend emergency unemployment benefits through August and increase tax credits for children.
4 years ago
Philly eases restrictions for restaurants, retail, and sports venues
The relaxed social distancing restrictions will go into effect March 1, in time for the Phillies season opener at Citizens Bank Park in April.
4 years ago
US bombs facilities in Syria used by Iran-backed militia
The Syria attack did not appear to signal an intention to widen U.S. military involvement in the region but rather to demonstrate a will to defend U.S. troops in Iraq.
4 years ago
Levine questioned on missing Pa. nursing home data in federal confirmation hearing
Former Health Secretary Rachel Levine’s explanation for the issues did not match previous reporting by Spotlight PA.
4 years ago
House votes to expand legal safeguards for LGBTQ people
The Equality Act amends existing civil rights law to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identification as protected characteristics.
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It’s all about Trump: CPAC seems poised to ignore Republican identity crisis
The former president will headline the event with a Sunday afternoon keynote address, his first speech since leaving office last month.
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Biden reopens gateway for green cards, work visas reversing Trump COVID-19 freeze
Biden said the earlier policy has prevented qualified and eligible non-U.S. residents from entering the country.
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Indicted Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon outraised council colleagues in 2020
The pandemic slowed campaign fundraising for Philly City Councilmembers. Henon managed to buck the trend.
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Biden revokes Trump orders on ‘anarchist’ cities and more
President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally revoked a series of presidential orders and memorandum signed by Donald Trump.
4 years ago
Legalizing recreational marijuana gets first GOP sponsor in Pennsylvania
Sens. Daniel Laughlin, R-Erie, and Sharif Street, D-Philadelphia, outlined the recreational marijuana proposal in a memo distributed to fellow senators.
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States pass their own virus aid, not waiting on Washington
Governors and lawmakers say their state spending is targeted at Americans who remain desperate for help nearly a year after the pandemic began shuttering businesses.
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Wording on Pennsylvania’s forms is confusing. Officials say they’re working to get it changed.
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Voters may never again get to choose Pa.’s lieutenant governor candidates
A proposed constitutional amendment would allow a gubernatorial candidate to choose their running mate after the spring primary, much like the presidential race.
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Here’s what’s in Murphy’s $45 billion N.J. budget plan
This year’s $45 billion budget proposal is a bit of a return to form for the first-term Democrat, who is up for reelection, though with some notable changes.
4 years ago
Capitol defenders cite missed intelligence for deadly breach
The invaders stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, interrupting certification of Democrat Joe Biden's election victory over Republican Donald Trump.
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