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Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Experts say Pa.’s 2021 primary was typical, but GOP lawmakers are seizing on issues

Routine poll issues, some mail-ballot snafus, and low turnout were all par for the course of a normal election.

5 years ago

A closeup of Sen. Mastriano
Elections
Pennsylvania

Trump ‘asked me’ to run for governor, Pa. state Sen. Mastriano says

Sen. Doug Mastriano, R-Franklin, said he met with Trump on Monday in New York and, among other things, discussed the governor's race and the candidates.

5 years ago

Legislative Hall in Dover. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Delaware
Economy
Employment

Sponsor of Delaware’s minimum wage increase predicts success

With just 11 legislative working days left in the General Assembly’s calendar, supporters of a bill to increase Delaware’s minimum wage are urging lawmakers to act.

5 years ago

The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington
NPR
Government Accountability

The Pentagon has never passed an audit. Some senators want to change that

The Pentagon went through its first independent financial audit in 2017. But after three failed attempts, lawmakers are losing their patience.

5 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Pennsylvania

Pa. voters give legislature more power to override governor during emergency declarations

Republicans in Pennsylvania have won a significant victory in their efforts to curtail a governor’s power in emergency situations.

5 years ago

Ed Gainey giving his victory speech, after beating incumbent Bill Peduto in the Democratic primary for Pittsburgh mayor. (An-Li Herring/WESA)
Pennsylvania

Gainey likely to become Pittsburgh’s first Black mayor; Peduto concedes in Democratic primary

State Rep. Ed Gainey appears to have defeated two-term incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto, the first time a sitting mayor has lost a re-election bid in modern memory.

5 years ago

Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., is seen speaking on the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act ahead of its passage at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
NPR
National
Race & Ethnicity

Congress passes bill to counter the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes

The legislation, which had near-unanimous support from the Senate, now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.

5 years ago

Voters arrive at Snyder Avenue Congregational Church to vote
Elections
Philadelphia

Philly election official describes a ‘rough morning’ at short-staffed polls

While turnout has been low, poll workers say they lack the staffing they need at some polling locations.

5 years ago

Patricia Davenport (L) and Marion Parks (R), poll workers at Sharon Baptist Church in West Philadelphia (Layla A. Jones / Billy Penn)
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Slow drip of voters on primary day in Philly, as poll workers ‘hope and pray’ for more turnout

“As far as the judges are concerned,” said one election worker, “I don’t think people give that the weight that it really does carry.”

5 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner declares victory in the race against Carlos Vega at the Sonesta Hotel in Center City Philadelphia on May 18, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Elections
Pennsylvania

Pa. Primary: Krasner wins; mail ballot mistake delayed count

Stakes are high this primary election, which features races that could have a resounding impact on the city and state criminal justice systems.

5 years ago

The US Capital is seen through punctured glass as National Guard secure the the grounds
NPR
Government Accountability
Public Safety

Report: DHS division failed to analyze intelligence ahead of Capitol violence

A forthcoming report says DHS had the intel needed to predict the pro-Trump rally would become violent. What was missing was DHS telling the people who needed to know.

5 years ago

A colorful sign says
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

When will Philly mail ballots be counted? It could take a couple of days

If turnout is low, there might not be clear winners on election night.

5 years ago

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa,  D-Allegheny. (AP file photo)
Pennsylvania
Politics

‘We don’t want chaos in 2022’: Pa. battle over new congressional map stalled over data lag

Due to pandemic-induced delays, lawmakers still don’t have the detailed census data that states need to redraw congressional districts.

5 years ago

Voters wait in line to casts their ballot in the Pennsylvania primary
Elections
Pennsylvania

It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Here’s what voters need to know

It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what else you need to know to vote.

5 years ago

Bob Morgan gestures while wearing a face mask
Elections
Pennsylvania

A new wave of election directors step in to fill Pa.’s many vacancies — with little training and varying experience

After a "nightmare" year led to massive turnover among those who run Pa.'s elections, there are growing calls for standardized training to provide more support and guidance.

5 years ago

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