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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.

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N.J. primary 2021: Ciattarelli tops in GOP governor contest with some tense Democratic legislative races

The four-way battle for the GOP gubernatorial nomination was the main draw statewide.

5 years ago

On June 8, interim Camden mayor and candidate Vic Carstarphen claims victory in the Democratic primary at Victor Pub in the city amid cheering supporters. (Photo by April Saul for WHYY)
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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

In this Monday, May 29, 2017, file photo, New Jersey Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, who is a Republican candidate in the gubernatorial primary election, speaks to a crowd during a Memorial Day observance, in Bridgewater, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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New Jersey

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

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Employment
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Pennsylvania

Pa. 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

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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

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa
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Pennsylvania

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

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Philadelphia
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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

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New Jersey

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

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Gender
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New Jersey

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.

5 years ago

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How a new team of feds hacked the hackers and got Colonial Pipeline’s ransom back

The lynchpin to retrieving $2.3 million, half the company's payment, was gaining access to the private key linked to the attacker's Bitcoin account.

5 years ago

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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania’s 2022 race for governor: What we know so far

The outcome of the race will determine the balance of power in Harrisburg and could radically shape policies on everything from abortion to voting rights.

5 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

With $10,000,000,000 to spend, advocates press Wolf, Pa. lawmakers to prioritize poor people

Buoyed by $3 billion in excess tax revenue and more than $7 billion in stimulus dollars, Democrats want the state to go big, while Republicans are wary of huge new spending.

5 years ago

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Pennsylvania

Medical marijuana law changes get through Pennsylvania House

Representatives voted 164 to 38 for the bill, which would permit dispensing a three-month supply at a time, up from one month's supply.

5 years ago

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New Jersey

It’s primary day in N.J. Here’s what you need to know

All 120 seats in the N.J. legislature are up for grabs and the governor is also on the ballot. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls today.

5 years ago

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