Politics & Policy
Activists target top Republican in Pa. Senate as they push for gift ban
Four protesters were arrested and charged with trespassing during the peaceful demonstration at the Capitol.
5 years ago
Legislature votes to immediately end Pa.’s coronavirus disaster declaration
Republicans said terminating the emergency order was what Pennsylvanians demanded when they granted the legislative branch new powers during the May primary.
5 years ago
A growing number of critics raise alarms about the Electoral College
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.
5 years ago
How Harrisburg can help Philly green its infrastructure — and economy
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.
5 years ago
There’s a stark red-blue divide when it comes to states’ vaccination rates
All the states with the highest adult vaccination rates went to President Biden in the 2020 election. But the vaccine divide is not just about politics.
5 years ago
Jobless in Pa. livid over new unemployment system errors as state declares victory
A new wave of problems blocked numerous people from filing for benefits they had already been approved for.
5 years ago
The four-way battle for the GOP gubernatorial nomination was the main draw statewide.
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Carstarphen wins Democratic primary in Camden, vows to be ‘mayor for everyone’
Carstarphen’s win was seen as a fait accompli, given his support from the S. Jersey Democratic machine. His challengers resolved to keep challenging the status quo in Camden.
5 years ago
Ciattarelli wins N.J. GOP primary for governor. Now it’s Murphy’s race to lose
Former N.J. Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli will now challenge Democratic incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy in November.
5 years ago
Listen 2:05Pa. House votes to end disaster declaration, relaunch unemployment work requirements
The Pa. legislature is able to flex this new power because voters approved a constitutional amendment during the May 18 primary limiting a governor’s authority.
5 years ago
Pa. House Republicans advance ban on abortions over Down syndrome diagnoses
Doctors who perform an abortion would have to provide a written statement that it was not motivated in any way by a prenatal diagnosis or test indicating Down Syndrome.
5 years ago
Houlahan decides against running for U.S. Senate in 2022
Houlahan's entry would have brought a considerable presence to the race for the Democratic nomination from the heavily populated southeastern corner of Pennsylvania.
5 years ago
Protesters stage mayor’s office sit-in to oppose Philly business tax cuts
The progressive activists staged a sit-in within Mayor Jim Kenney’s office. They oppose proposed cuts to the city’s business and parking taxes.
5 years ago
N.J. primary: Rocky start to the day in Camden as voting gets underway
In Camden, several people trying to cast their ballots told WHYY News there were issues at least three of the city’s 40 polling places.
5 years ago
Embattled New Jersey corrections commissioner to resign
New Jersey’s embattled corrections commissioner has announced his resignation, a day after Gov. Phil Murphy said the state would shutter its only women’s prison.
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