Politics & Policy
Perry County sent out thousands of mail ballots without return postage
Perry County’s Board of Elections decided to reject the state funds for postage-paid mail ballot return envelopes, said county Commissioner Gary Eby.
3 years ago
Amid fears of voter intimidation, N.J. moves to limit police at polls
Most of the bill’s provisions would take effect immediately, although it is unclear whether the measure could clear all legislative hurdles and be signed by Election Day.
3 years ago
Debate commission to mute candidates’ mics at start of each segment
This decision comes after a chaotic first debate that was widely criticized for its largely unstructured nature.
3 years ago
Biden, Trump vie to sway Latino voters in Pa. in waning days of campaign
Nationwide, Latino people are the fastest-growing part of the electorate, and they are expected to be the largest racial or ethnic voting group this year after white people.
4 years ago
Listen 3:19Millions of Pennsylvanians skip every election. Here’s why this year could be different
Both the Trump and Biden campaigns are aggressively pursuing people who vote sporadically or have never voted at all.
4 years ago
Listen 4:42Supreme Court allows 3-day extension for Pennsylvania ballots
The justices divided 4-4 Monday, an outcome that upholds a state Supreme Court ruling that allowed election officials to receive and count ballots until Nov. 6.
4 years ago
Court vacates Trump administration rule that sought to kick thousands off food stamps
A federal judge has vacated the Trump administration's rule that would have forced hundreds of thousands of Americans off food stamps.
4 years ago
N.J. to provide $11M in pandemic relief to struggling fishing industry
Eligible businesses include commercial and recreational fisheries, aquaculture businesses, processors, dealers, and bait and tackle shops.
4 years ago
Prospects dim for critical election bill in Pennsylvania
County officials are still pushing for a change they say could ensure the vast majority of ballots are counted within hours of polls closing.
4 years ago
Performers sought to ‘rock the line’ at Philly-area early voting and polling sites
“Rock the Line” is looking for performers of all stripes — including musicians, circus performers, comedians and dancers — to entertain waiting voters.
4 years ago
Monday is the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania
If you want to cast a ballot in the commonwealth, there are several ways to register to vote. Here’s what you need to know.
4 years ago
Confused by the Pennsylvania ballot tracker? Here’s what we know
The online tool relies on a system that's two decades old, and some of the wording is unclear.
4 years ago
Michigan Gov. Whitmer says Trump incites domestic terrorism
The day after chants of "lock her up!" erupted during President Trump's rally in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer responded with a plea to turn down the political heat.
4 years ago
More than 1 million voted so far in N.J.’s mail-in election
The turnout is a result of the state holding its first-ever mostly mail-in election, and election experts say it could be headed for 2008 levels of participation.
4 years ago
Philly celebs appearing in ‘Good Things Happen in Philadelphia’ GOTV event
The virtual effort will benefit Better Civics, a nonpartisan Philly organization focused on civic engagement and voter participation.
4 years ago