Politics & Policy
Wolf sues to force carbon-pricing plan to take effect
Publishing the regulation would mean it takes immediate effect, and would make Pennsylvania the first major fossil fuel state to adopt a carbon prrcing policy.
4 years ago
For Uyghur torchbearer, China’s Olympic flame has gone dark
Set to open on Friday in Beijing, the Winter Games are attracting global controversy as they spotlight the host country’s treatment of the Muslim Uyghurs.
4 years ago
U.S. says Russia is planning a staged attack in Ukraine to justify an invasion
The Biden administration said on Thursday that disinformation campaigns, like a potential false-flag operation, are part of Russia's standard playbook.
4 years ago
City Controller seeking help in review of Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia’s City Controller is establishing a community council to assist in a review of the city’s police department.
4 years ago
Murphy taps his chief counsel, Matt Platkin, to serve as N.J.’s next attorney general
Platkin will begin serving as acting attorney general on Feb. 14. The Senate must confirm his nomination before he can officially serve in the role.
4 years ago
The Olympic chief will meet with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai after safety concerns
IOC President Thomas Bach avoided taking positions on any political controversies ahead of the beginning of the Beijing Winter Games in a news conference Thursday.
4 years ago
Delaware’s Bryan Stevenson calls for racial justice at National Prayer Breakfast
Racial justice took center stage at this year’s National Prayer Breakfast, led by keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson, who leads the Equal Justice Initiative in Alabama.
4 years ago
Islamic State leader killed during U.S. raid in Syria
The operation came as IS has been trying for a resurgence, with a series of attacks in the region, including a 10-day assault late last month to seize a prison.
4 years ago
Gov. Tom Wolf, Democrats outline a proposal for $1.7 billion in pandemic funds
The plan includes spending money on workers, environmental programs, and a one-time property tax subsidy for lower-income homeowners and renters.
4 years ago
‘Poison is in the dose’: Philly aims to limit environmental hazards with new legislation
Philly Councilmember Helen Gym plans to introduce legislation Thursday that could protect already overburdened communities by keeping additional pollution out.
4 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court to decide congressional map, with conservative judge as special master
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court is appointing a conservative Commonwealth Court judge to pick the state’s new congressional map.
4 years ago
Homicides, shootings begin trending down in Philly
Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw stressed that even though the numbers are down, people are still dying and families are losing loved ones on a daily basis.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania could get $100M in federal money to plug leaky, old gas wells
Old wells leak the potent greenhouse gas methane and toxins that can cause health issues for people who live nearby.
4 years ago
Meet the 17 Philadelphians on the city’s new Environmental Justice Advisory Commission
The residents who will help push the city to address issues like extreme heat and air pollution bring a wide range of experiences and expertise.
4 years ago
Will we ever fix our crumbling infrastructure – and how long will it take?
Infrastructure crumbles in Pennsylvania and the nation. Where should the spending go to fix bridges and roads and how long will they take to mend?
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