Politics & Policy
Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement
Government negotiators from nearly 200 countries have adopted a new deal on climate action after a last-minute intervention by India to water down the language.
4 years ago
Federal appeals court reaffirms hold on President Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The court ruled that OSHA cannot take steps to enforce the mandate until a further decision is made.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers, prison reform advocates seek to expand eligibility for compassionate release
Congress expanded the compassionate release process in 2018 when it passed the First Step Act. Efforts to reform state programs are underway across the country.
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Biden’s infrastructure bill poised to reconnect Philly neighborhoods split by highways
A portion of the Vine Street Expressway could be capped and Philadelphia’s Chinatown reconnected thanks to President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill.
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Republican Jack Ciattarelli concedes New Jersey governor’s race; will not request recount
Republican Jack Ciattarelli said he plans to run again in 2025
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Red wave on school issues? Results of PAC-funded board races in Philly suburbs say not this year
A closer look at the 2021 school board results in the vastly influential Philadelphia suburbs challenges any decisive electoral storyline.
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Listen 4:57U.S. and China announce surprise climate agreement at COP26 summit
"I'm absolutely convinced that that is the fastest, best way to get China to move from where it is today," US special climate envoy, John Kerry said.
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New limits would curtail lobbyist perks for Pa. lawmakers, but one leader could stand in the way
Senate President Jake Corman, who has reported accepting thousands of dollars in hospitality and transportation gifts, has yet to join fellow GOP leaders in support.
4 years ago
Steve Sweeney has conceded. What does that mean for South Jersey?
N.J. Senate President Steve Sweeney has conceded his reelection bid. It’s the end of an era for South Jersey, so what comes next?
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Listen 4:54Energy Secretary Granholm, visiting Philly, touts infrastructure bill and expected job creation
In Kensington, Granholm said some of the new $3.5B in funds for weatherization will likely go to the Energy Coordinating Agency.
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‘America should know’ Ruth Ann Minner: Biden delivers eulogy for former Delaware governor
President Biden called former Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner a “true pioneer” in remarks at her funeral Wednesday afternoon in Milford.
4 years ago
Pa. announces recount in statewide judicial race with Democrat holding narrow lead
More than a week after Election Day, the Pa. Department of State has confirmed it is conducting a recount in the race for Commonwealth Court.
4 years ago
N.J. Senate President Sweeney concedes 3rd district race, vows he will not ‘go away’
Sen. Steve Sweeney, the longest-serving Senate president in New Jersey history, officially conceded in the race for the 3rd legislative district Wednesday.
4 years ago
Corman contracts COVID-19, amid gubernatorial expectations
The diagnosis came a day before the ranking Republican in Pennsylvania’s state Senate was expected to announce his candidacy for governor.
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Pa. Senate backs bill to allow guns to be carried without permit
Democrats warned the result of such legislation becoming law would be more death and more violence amid already-spiking gun violence and the spread of illegal guns.
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