Politics & Policy

Pa. is expected to have a $3 billion budget surplus and more than $7 billion from the American Rescue Plan. Democrats want to use that money to repair schools.

Interim Mayor Vic Carstarphen released his 100-day plan, which focuses on improving residents’ quality of life while navigating them through the pandemic.

Many aspects of the proposal may not address actual problems, one expert said.

Garland noted that at least 14 states have passed new laws this year to make it harder to vote. Those states include Georgia, Florida and Arizona.

The Republican-controlled Legislature approved the bill unanimously, at Wolf’s urging.

The second leg of a constitutional amendment to expand absentee voting fell short of the two-thirds vote needed to pass in the Delaware State House this week.

Ghee will also lead the Fair Housing Commission, the city agency tasked with addressing unfair rental practices in housing.

The DOJ subpoenaed Apple in 2018 in order to obtain the metadata of at least two Dem members of the committee, as well as their current and former staff, and even family.

The legislation passed Thursday and slated for approval by the mayor will increase the penalties for people caught by police riding dirt bikes on Philadelphia streets.

“I would not at all call this a complete disaster,” said Julia Simon-Mishel, supervising attorney with Philadelphia Legal Assistance.

Congress approved $47B to help struggling renters avoid eviction. But that money isn't reaching many who need it. And a CDC eviction moratorium expires at the end of June.

Four protesters were arrested and charged with trespassing during the peaceful demonstration at the Capitol.

Republicans said terminating the emergency order was what Pennsylvanians demanded when they granted the legislative branch new powers during the May primary.

The Electoral College, which has benefited Republicans in some recent elections, also factors into debate over GOP bills aiming to change state-level election laws.

President Biden wants to invest big in climate spending. Anna Shipp writes that Pa. can attract D.C. dollars via investments in green stormwater infrastructure.