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Politics & Policy

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Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

‘Internal systemic failures’ led to Wolf administration blunder that derailed child sex abuse amendment

The report by the state inspector general’s office concluded that there was no evidence that the mistake was deliberate or the result of “intentional malfeasance."

5 years ago

In this Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 file photo, Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, attends a hearing of the Pennsylvania State Senate Majority Policy Committee in Gettysburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Pennsylvania

New video appears to show State Sen. Mastriano closer to Capitol riot than he said

Internet sleuths have unearthed video from the Jan. 6 riot that appears at odds with Mastriano’s statements about his whereabouts in Washington that day.

5 years ago

Police officers patrol Market Street in Wilmington
Criminal Justice
Delaware
Policing

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.

5 years ago

A customer walks out of a U.S. Post Office branch and under a banner advertising a job opening
Employment
Pennsylvania

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.

5 years ago

A health worker administers a COVID-19 vaccine
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Spotlight PA

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.

5 years ago

Then Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Farley speaks with members of the media
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the media while wearing a face mask
Government
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

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.

5 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney speaks to the press
Criminal Justice
Delaware

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.

5 years ago

Listen 59:02
Sen. Bob Menendez speaks at a podium.
Immigration
International
New Jersey
Public Health

N.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.

5 years ago

Protesters hold signs that read
NPR
Books
Business

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.

5 years ago

Cheryl Bettigole stands in front of trees outside
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

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.

5 years ago

President Biden speaks with Reps. Rashida Tlaib (left) and Debbie Dingell on Tuesday after arriving in Detroit. Tlaib, a progressive Democrat and the first Palestinian American woman in Congress, expressed her opposition toward U.S. policy with Israel to Biden. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
NPR
International

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.

5 years ago

Greg Fat (center), a leader of Marple Safety Coalition, joins protesters at the intersection of Sproul and Cedar Grove roads in Marple Township, Pa, where PECO wants to build a natural gas expansion plant. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania

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.

5 years ago

Judge Timika Lane (Campaign website)
Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Law
Pennsylvania

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.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Gas Works says these decals have since been removed from the utility vehicle (Billy Penn tipster)
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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.

5 years ago

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