Politics & Policy
N.J. calls for big increase in number of medical marijuana dispensaries
New Jersey's current medical marijuana program won’t come close to meeting a surging demand, the health department says.
5 years ago
Trump considering naming an ‘immigration czar’
As he threatens to shut down the southern border, President Donald Trump is considering bringing on a "border" or "immigration czar" to coordinate immigration policy.
5 years ago
Officials fine U.S. Steel for Clairton emissions from 2018, note situation has been improving
It comes after two other significant fines last year for similar problems after inspectors noted an uptick in leaks of coke oven gas.
5 years ago
State Sen. Williams makes supervised injection site issue in Philly mayor’s race
At a contentious forum, Democratic state Sen. Anthony Williams said he's against opening a place where people could use drugs under medical supervision.
5 years ago
Amid allegations, Delaware’s top female Dems say Biden has always been ‘personable, respectful’
Responding to allegations of inappropriate behavior, the two most powerful women in Delaware's Legislature say Biden has always been respectful in their presence.
5 years ago
Listen 0:52U.K. Parliament rejects alternatives to May’s Brexit deal
Lawmakers seeking a way out of the country's Brexit morass on Monday rejected four alternatives to the government's unpopular European Union divorce deal.
5 years ago
Secretary of state talks immigration, Venezuela at Army War College
At the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told military officers from the U.S. and its allies to be ready to face emerging threats.
5 years ago
Bucks County cyberstalking case inspires U.S. measure to get tougher on offenders
A measure that aims to toughen penalties for cyberstalkers has bipartisan backing from U.S. Sens. Pat Toomey and Bob Casey and U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
5 years ago
More U.S. officers may be reassigned to deal with border crush
The inspectors are instead being put to work processing migrants, taking their applications for asylum and transporting them to holding centers.
5 years ago
Chester County plaintiffs settle class-action suit with Sunoco over Mariner East
Sunoco denied the claims of negligence during Mariner East pipeline construction on Lisa Drive in West Whiteland Township, Chester County.
5 years ago
N.J. Natural Gas wants to spend big on pipeline, other projects
New Jersey Natural Gas is seeking approval for investments that would increase residential customers’ monthly bills.
5 years ago
Democrats to prepare subpoenas for full Mueller report
The chairmen of several House committees asked for the full, unredacted report last week after Attorney General William Barr released a four-page summary.
5 years ago
Philly leaders, Pa. officials vow to help ensure accurate census count
The census count will determine how much the Philadelphia area reaps in federal funding — and whether the region's number of congressional delegates will change.
5 years ago
Health care stupidity is a Republican preexisting condition
Donald Trump is celebrating his fake "complete exoneration" by pledging anew to throw 20 million people off their Obamacare coverage. Is this guy politically stupid, or what?
5 years ago
USDA begins wading through public reaction to proposed change to SNAP program
Nearly 800,000 people could lose their food stamp benefits if the USDA adopts a new rule aimed at single adult participants.
5 years ago