Politics & Policy
The (arcane, unlikely) doomsday redistricting law looming over Pennsylvania’s map impasse
It’s a vision of election overload that would undercut Pennsylvania’s proportional, local representation in Washington, D.C.
4 years ago
The top House Republican won’t comply with Jan. 6 panel request to voluntarily testify
Among its questions, the committee is probing any conversations Kevin McCarthy had with former President Donald Trump on the day of the Capitol attack.
4 years ago
‘Why lie to me?’: U.S. Senate race rivals attack carpetbaggery
A wide-open race for the swing-state seat has attracted wealthy and well-connected transplants, and homers Jeff Bartos and George Bochetto are seizing on it.
4 years ago
The White House will distribute 10 million more COVID tests per month to schools
President Biden and others in his administration insist schools should stay open, even with the omicron wave making it harder than ever to manage.
4 years ago
Pressed on his election lies, former President Trump cuts NPR interview short
The former president blasted Republicans who have crossed him and kept up repeated election lies in an NPR interview.
4 years ago
Assessing the ways Chester’s Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods program has succeeded
Local, county, and state officials touted the results since the Nov. 2020 launch, including fewer incidents of gun violence.
4 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy reinstates public health emergency in fight against omicron variant
Under the Emergency Health Powers Act, the Public Health Emergency will expire after 30 days, unless renewed.
4 years ago
Gov. Wolf vetoes measure to block Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative entrance
In his veto message, Wolf said the regulation “is a vital step for Pennsylvania to reduce carbon emissions and achieve our climate goals.”
4 years ago
Pa. legislature’s redacted legal bills flout court ruling, leave taxpayers guessing
As lawmakers shielded details of their legal spending last year, they spent an additional $35,000 in taxpayer money to fight efforts to make the information public.
4 years ago
Biden on voting rights passage: ‘I’m tired of being quiet!’
Some voting rights advocates planned to boycott the speech and instead spend the day working. “We’re beyond speeches. At this point, what we need ... is federal legislation."
4 years ago
Pa. lawmakers nearing deadline for new congressional map. Here’s what’s next
The state House is planning to pass a Republican-drawn draft by Wednesday. Gov. Wolf has signaled he’d veto that version. Courts seem poised to intervene.
4 years ago
Delaware lawmakers start third year of pandemic-limited meetings in Dover
With COVID-19 case numbers soaring, the Delaware General Assembly will regroup in Dover for the start of a hybrid of in-person and virtual meetings.
4 years ago
N.J. Legislature passes bill to allow police to review body camera footage in some cases
The original bill was vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy last year. The new measure lays out cases in which police would not be allowed to review the footage.
4 years ago
Invoking Jan. 6, Dems pivot to fight for voting legislation
Democrats are mounting an impassioned bid to overhaul Senate rules that stand in the way of their sweeping voting legislation.
4 years ago
Murphy to sign bill to codify abortion rights in N.J.
Unlike a previous version of the measure, the bill that passed the New Jersey Legislature Mon. would not require insurance providers to cover abortions.
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