Politics & Policy

Lawmakers in DC are close to approving funding for housing, schools, public transit, groceries, and more.

If passed, Biden's relief bill would significantly expand the number of people eligible for federal help in paying their health plan premiums.

Race and ethnicity data is key to informing vaccine outreach efforts to communities disproportionately affected by the virus, local health officials told Spotlight PA.

After both of Delaware’s Democratic U.S. senators voted against adding a $15 minimum wage measure to the stimulus, local advocates are renewing their push.

Philadelphia’s inspector general said the Health Department ignored numerous red flags that could have avoided the scandal, yet stopped short of recommending sanctions.

Bartos entered the political spotlight as a lieutenant governor candidate, and more recently co-founded a company that gives grants to small businesses.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for bipartisan support for the upcoming House vote on the Senate-amended legislation. Such support is unlikely, as Republicans are opposed.

Conscious Gaming began state-specific campaigns in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, where research shows many customers are confused about what is a legal gambling site.

The $1.9 trillion bill approved Saturday carries direct payments of up to $1,400 for most Americans, extended emergency unemployment benefits and spending for vaccines.

The Senate approved President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan Saturday, securing additional aid for American families, workers and businesses.

Moran, a Democrat, was elected in 2017 and would be leaving his post months before the end of his first term.

Gov. Tom Wolf said that it has been a tough and trying year, but there is hope and a light at the end of the tunnel with the growing availability of vaccines.

Under the compromise, those payments — payable on top of regular state benefits — would be reduced to $300, but run an extra month through September.

Sharif Street, 46, was elected to his second term in the state Senate last year. He will start an exploratory committee next month to start the formal process.