Politics & Policy
Murphy vs. Ciattarelli: N.J. governor’s race still too close to call
The race for New Jersey governor is still too close to call, with Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli holding a narrow lead over incumbent Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy.
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Philly DA Larry Krasner cruises to reelection victory
The contest was seen as a referendum on Krasner’s progressive, anti-mass-incarceration approach amid the city’s sharp spike in deadly gun violence.
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Midstate county election departments expect long counting process for some races
County election departments across the midstate say they’re well-equipped and staffed to handle voters and ballot counting for the municipal election that ends tonight.
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Can Delaware lawmakers legally oust an indicted state auditor? State law isn’t clear
The state House and Senate approve separate resolutions requesting guidance from state Supreme Court on lawmakers’ power to oust indicted Auditor Kathy McGuiness.
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Over 100 countries vow to end deforestation at climate talks
Britain hailed the commitment as the first big achievement of the U.N. climate conference known as COP26 taking place this month in the Scottish city of Glasgow.
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2021 Election: N.J. judge denies request to keep polls open later
In New Jersey, the governor’s race tops the ticket. In Pa., there are judicial contests and suburban school board races.
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Want to see who’s funding local candidates in Pa.? It’s harder than you’d think
Spotlight PA tested how easily and quickly the public can access campaign finance information in nine counties.
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It’s Election Day in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what’s at stake
It’s Election Day in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and both states will elect new public officials to several statewide offices.
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Senate candidate’s wife testifies about abuse, being choked
The estranged wife of Sean Parnell, the Republican endorsed by Trump for U.S. Senate in Pa., says he tried to choke her, as she described years of rage and abuse she endured.
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Black Clergy of Philadelphia says voting rights at stake in Tuesday’s judicial elections
The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity have a straightforward message ahead of tomorrow’s election: They want the city to turn out for a full slate of Democrats.
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Biden cites ‘overwhelming obligations’ of U.S. on climate
Biden has told world leaders at the summit that the actions they take this decade on global warming will be decisive in sparing future generations from suffering.
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Two groups say political boundaries they produced included input from people who all want their voices heard.
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Murphy, Ciattarelli touring N.J. as campaign comes to a close
If he wins, Murphy will be the first person from the same party of the president to win in the off-off-year election in more than three decades.
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The COP26 summit to fight climate change is about to start. Here’s what to expect
Biden will address the COP26 climate change conference. He will speak about the United States strategy to reach its climate goals, but he doesn't have any commitments.
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G-20 make mild pledges on climate neutrality, coal financing
Leaders of the world’s biggest economies made a vague commitment Sunday to seek carbon neutrality “by or around mid-century” as they wrapped up a two-day summit in Rome.
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