
Politics & Policy
Trump campaign lawyer in Philadelphia withdraws from federal election suit
Linda Kern worked on Trump’s election challenge from its inception before leaving the case after the other firm working on the lawsuit dropped out.
5 years ago
Wolf gets bills to protect selling guns during disasters
Gov. Tom Wolf has not said whether he would sign or veto the bills.
5 years ago
12 million to lose jobless benefits the day after Christmas unless Congress acts
Economists warn that without more relief for out-of-work people and small-business owners the economy will be damaged more than it needs to be.
5 years ago
Clock ticking on ‘forever chemicals’? Biden win spurs revival of plans for federal regulation
Rep. Frank Pallone expected to help steer bill with strict health standards, reflecting those in New Jersey and some other states.
5 years ago
Analysis: Pa. faces a several billion dollar tax shortfall thanks to the pandemic-affected economy
As state lawmakers prepare to discuss the latest proposed state budget, an expert group predicts the commonwealth won’t have enough tax money to fully fund it.
5 years ago
New Jersey commits to wind energy for 3.2M, eyes onshore sites
Plans for an offshore wind farm off the coast of Atlantic City are moving forward. A year ago, the state boosted its wind energy goal from 3,500 megawatts to 7,500.
5 years ago
Residents call for sweeping reform during Philly’s first-ever public hearing on police contracts
Witnesses called for greater transparency and railed against the high percentage of officers who are able to return to the force after being fired for their behavior.
5 years ago
Pa. House Republicans vote for election procedures study
Republicans pushed forward a proposal for a review of election procedures in Pa., although its author insisted he accepts voting results and is not trying to overturn them.
5 years ago
Trump shakes up the military, but to what end?
Critics say the moves appear motivated by anger, revenge and an attempt to keep campaign promises dating to 2016.
5 years ago
Trump pays $3 million for recount of 2 Wisconsin counties
He paid $3 million for a recount of two heavily Democratic WI counties, saying that they were the sight of the “worst irregularities” although no evidence of wrongdoing
5 years ago
Two women just made history in the Pa. legislature. Will that be the last thing they have in common?
Two women just made history in the Pa. legislature. Will that be the last thing they have in common?
5 years ago
Biden’s win shows rural-urban divide has grown since 2016
Few counties shifted in the 2020 election, which saw sky-high turnout. Trump's base voted in big numbers in rural areas, but Biden's gains in the suburbs proved pivotal.
5 years ago
‘An extraordinary election’: Nearly 750K votes later, Philly’s ballot counting is officially over
The unofficial total, which eclipsed the final tally in 2016, was effectively an even split between mail ballots and votes cast at the polls.
5 years ago
Pa. Victim Advocate criticizes Senate ‘no’ vote as ‘political vendetta’
Storm alleges state Senate President Joe Scarnati led a personally-motivated effort to block her from serving another six-year term in the appointed position.
5 years ago
Bill in Pa. House would loosen pollution reporting requirements
Dischargers would only have to report spills that may cause a violation of water quality criteria under DEP regulation or that are reportable under federal requirements.
5 years ago