Politics & Policy
Philly is in the national spotlight again, and race is the through line
While perfection may be unrealistic, the pursuit of a more perfect city should always be our goal, writes WHYY’s Christopher Norris.
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After rocky year, Carney budget plan looks to rebuild Delaware’s reserves
2020 was a year of plenty for Delaware’s coffers. A year ago, ...
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Wolf previews budget with ‘billions’ in workforce aid, says Philly vaccine woes ‘not my job’
While previewing his coming budget address, Wolf noted that Philly is one of a handful of big cities that got direct federal aid for vaccines, separate from the state.
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‘It makes my blood boil’: Indignant City Councilmembers call for hearings on Philly Fighting COVID
Many councilmembers alleged racist motivations behind Philadelphia’s choice to work with PFC, whose leadership team is largely white.
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Can Nikil Saval cancel rent during a pandemic and keep landlords whole?
Nikil Saval beat longtime state Sen. Larry Farnese with a promise to change Harrisburg. A bold approach to housing policy is core to his vision.
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Census numbers for dividing up House seats delayed until April 30, bureau says
The 2020 census results used to determine representation in Congress and the Electoral College for the next decade will likely be released four months late.
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‘It’s refreshing’: Delaware Sen. Carper applauds Biden’s climate moves
After four years of combating moves to roll back environmental protections, U.S. Sen. Tom Carper of Delaware is happy to see Pres. Biden’s quick reversal.
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Child sexual abuse lawsuit ‘window’ in Pa. moves near referendum
If the state Senate follows suit, the proposal could be on the election ballot for approval by voters in the May 18 primary.
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US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence
DHS points to “a heightened threat environment across the United States” that it believes “will persist” in the weeks since Biden took office.
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GOP signals unwillingness to part with Trump after deadly insurrection
Former President Donald Trump’s loosely organized political network is testing its grasp on the Republican Party ahead of his Senate impeachment trial.
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Justice Department rescinds Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy
The Trump-era immigration policy resulted in thousands of family separations at the U.S-Mexico border.
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Calls to ban firearms in Pa. government buildings intensify following Capitol insurrection
"Good democracy thrives on strong discussion, but potential violence has no place in the conversation."
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Carney praises Delaware’s resilience in State of the State
Despite 2020 being a trying year, Gov. Carney told lawmakers there’s reason for hope in the coming year during his virtual State of the State address.
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Listen 1:36GOP largely votes against holding Trump impeachment trial
The Senate has rejected a Republican attempt to dismiss Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial.
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Bridget Ann Kelly, whose Bridgegate conviction was overturned, returns to politics
Bridget Ann Kelly, whose 2016 federal conviction was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court last year, announced this week she is running for Bergen County clerk.
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