Politics & Policy
Changes to Delaware’s ‘use-of-force’ law part of criminal justice reform push
A trio of bills introduced on the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder are designed to make it easier to hold Delaware police accountable.
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Pennsylvania to resume work-search rule for jobless benefits
The requirements had been waived by Wolf under his emergency disaster authority invoked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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After citing privacy law, Pa. backtracks and discloses wasted vaccine details
Just 0.18% of more than 10 million doses given to hospitals, pharmacies, and other providers through May 21 were discarded.
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Philly health chief who resigned over MOVE remains to get $2,500 monthly pension
Overall, the city's retirement fund carries the fourth-highest tax burden in the country.
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Pa. GOP tees up legislation on governor’s pandemic powers
Benninghoff's resolution aims to halt the use of no-bid contracts, force those getting jobless benefits to look for work and end social distancing mitigation orders.
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Delaware Gov. John Carney wants criminal justice reform to focus on use-of-force
Delaware Gov. John Carney talked about efforts to implement police reforms in Delaware as part of an hourlong radio interview produced by WHYY and Delaware Public Media.
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Listen 59:02N.J. man stranded in India by COVID-19 points to immigration problems, Menendez says
U.S. Senator Bob Menendez argued that the whole saga highlights much deeper issues with the immigration system, calling for a pathway to citizenship bill.
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What the rise of Amazon has to do with the rise of Trump
The new book Fulfillment, by Alec MacGillis, looks at America's economic history — as well as its future — through the lens of Amazon.
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Philadelphia’s new health chief is known for empathy. Can she lead out of crisis?
Acting Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole has spent most of her career in public health.
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How the Gaza violence marked a shift in the American political debate over Israel
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has erupted into the biggest public disagreement the left has had with the Biden administration to date.
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Controversial PECO gas project in Marple Twp. goes to PUC for hearings
People interested in testifying or listening to the telephone hearings have until 10 a.m. Monday to pre-register with the Public Utility Commission.
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Philly judges win Democratic primaries for statewide courts
Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Timika Lane won a three-way primary contest this week for a Superior Court seat.
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PGW launches probe over extremist group logo on city-owned utility truck
The “Three Percenters” sticker was next to another one bearing a Blue Lives Matter flag.
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A tale of two red counties: How vaccine efforts are playing out across Pa.
Although political extremes affect attitudes toward the pandemic, they don’t cleanly predict the willingness to get shots. Consider these two red counties.
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Listen 3:58Trump continues to push election falsehoods. Here’s why that matters
Trump continues to have great influence with Republican elected leaders because of his continued popularity with the GOP base.
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