Politics & Policy
Thwarted at every turn, Pa. GOP lawmakers hatch new plan to undermine Wolf’s emergency powers
Republicans in the legislature unhappy with Gov. Tom Wolf’s response to the coronavirus pandemic are plotting two new efforts to curtail his emergency powers.
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Trump’s audience doesn’t match Biden’s; president hails CNN
Overall, 15.8 million people watched the final hour of convention coverage Monday, down 16% from Democratic candidate Joe Biden's first night last week.
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No bipartisan fix to Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting in sight
Republican state Senate leaders introduced legislation that Democrats quickly opposed as restricting access to voting.
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Murphy proposes revised N.J. budget in response to pandemic’s economic toll
The proposal doesn’t call for as much borrowing as Murphy had planned previously. It cuts spending and would raise taxes, especially on millionaires.
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Wolf: Pennsylvania eviction moratorium to lapse Aug. 31
The Democrat called on state lawmakers in the Republican-controlled General Assembly to pass legislation to extend the statewide moratorium.
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Live updates: 2020 Republican National Convention
Follow updates and analysis throughout the day, including live video of the events.
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Wolf asks lawmakers to legalize pot, spend coronavirus funds
Pennsylvania's governor is urging lawmakers to legalize recreational marijuana and spend down the remaining $1.3 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds.
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Battleground 2020: Mail-in voting
Pennsylvania's battle with the USPS, Joe Biden's narrow lead in the state, and the ins and outs of voting this November.
Air Date: August 25, 2020
Listen 49:304 takeaways from the 1st night of the Republican National Convention
President Trump promised an “uplifting” convention, but the first night painted a dystopia that would take hold if Democrat Joe Biden is elected.
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Pa. Republicans line up behind Donald Trump at the mostly remote RNC
Much like last week’s DNC that saw Joe Biden virtually accept his presidential nomination, this week’s RNC will be unprecedented, and mostly remote.
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Watch live: 2020 Republican National Convention – Night one
Key speakers for Night 1 of the Republican National Convention: Donald Trump, Jr., Sen. Tim Scott, and Nikki Haley, former UN ambassador and governor of South Carolina.
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‘What the heck are you doing?’: Dejoy faces tough questions from Congress about the USPS
DeJoy was testifying for a second day on Capitol Hill, facing tense questions from lawmakers over an uproar in mail delivery delays since he took the helm in mid-June.
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Live updates: 2020 Republican National Convention
Follow updates and analysis below throughout the day as the 2020 RNC kicks off.
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Kellyanne Conway to leave White House job, citing family concerns
Conway, whose official title is counselor to the president, is known for her tenacious defense of administration policy in frequent appearances on cable television.
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The Republican National Convention starts Monday. Here’s what you need to know
President Trump will accept the nomination from the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday, though he is also expected to take part in all four nights of the convention.
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