
Politics & Policy
Delay in census data could put transparency in Pa.’s redistricting process at risk
Lawmakers will likely get half as much time to draw the state’s new legislative and congressional maps, worrying advocates who have long fought for a more open process.
2 weeks ago
Nancy Pelosi announces plans for 9/11-style commission to study Capitol attack
The outside and independent commission will investigate "the facts and causes" related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
2 weeks ago
Philly advocates praise HUD investigations into LGBTQ discrimination
The new rule is a reaction to former HUD Secretary Ben Carson’s move to withdraw certain protections.
2 weeks ago
The inside story of how Pa. failed to deliver millions in coronavirus rent relief
A review of thousands of emails reveals the program was doomed to fail from the start, depriving desperate tenants of relief as they lived in fear of losing their homes.
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania GOP may meet to discuss Toomey impeachment vote
Several county parties already voted to censure Toomey even before Saturday's vote. In Washington County, GOP chairman Dave Ball said party members felt betrayed by Toomey.
2 weeks ago
Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump acquittal
The Senate verdict Saturday hardly put to rest the debate about the Republican former president’s culpability for the Jan. 6 assault.
2 weeks ago
DEP head recuses himself from permitting decisions for South Jersey LNG terminal
Acting Commissioner Shawn LaTourette represented port developer when he was in private practice. Environmentalists say they didn’t know and have concerns.
2 weeks ago
Brian Sims, state lawmaker from Philly, announces bid for Pa. lt. gov.
Sims was recently re-elected to a fifth term representing a portion of downtown Philadelphia.
2 weeks ago
7 GOP Senators voted to convict Trump. Only 1 faces voters next year
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski will face voters in 2022 but her state's new primary and voting system likely means she'll be in less danger of losing her primary.
2 weeks ago
New Jersey revitalizes panel to combat human trafficking
Grewal said his department would focus on enforcement and funding victims services to “prevent and combat” trafficking, while the commission works on policy and prevention.
2 weeks ago
2 impeachment trials, 2 escape hatches for Donald Trump
The only president to be impeached twice has once again evaded consequences, though this time as an election loser shunted off the field of play to the jeering section.
2 weeks ago
On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws
The president used the occasion to call on Congress to strengthen gun laws, including requiring background checks on all gun sales and banning assault weapons.
2 weeks ago
‘No regrets’: House managers defend their decision not to call witnesses
Democrats argue that moving forward with witnesses would have prolonged the Senate impeachment trial and wouldn't have convinced additional Republicans to vote to convict.
2 weeks ago
Biden on Trump acquittal: ‘The substance of the charge is not in dispute’
Until his comments on Saturday, Biden had remained mostly silent about his predecessor's impeachment.
3 weeks ago
Toomey on guilty vote: Trump urged mob to march on Capitol to prevent election certification
“As a result of President Trump’s actions, for the first time in American history, the transfer of presidential power was not peaceful,” Toomey said.
3 weeks ago