Politics & Policy
Bill to keep Pa. out of regional cap-and-trade program passes, but faces governor’s veto
RGGI is a cap-and-trade program among 10 northeastern states to reduce emissions from the power sector.
6 years ago
Trump, Republicans raise $210 million in August — far behind Democrats’ haul
President Trump and Republicans could've set a one-month fundraising record — had their Democratic counterparts not hauled in some $150 million more.
6 years ago
Report: Postal Service changes delay prescription drugs
The report contradicts public claims by Louis DeJoy that the recent moves he imposed “should not have impacted anybody.
6 years ago
Official claims pressure to alter Homeland Security intel
Brian Murphy says in a whistle-blower complaint that he was demoted for refusing to alter his intelligence reports in an “illegal and improper" manner.
6 years ago
Find your polling place for the November 2020 election in Philadelphia
The current list will likely grow, and is subject to change. We’ll update it weekly.
6 years ago
Delaware task force starts work to improve police accountability
A group that aims for more police transparency and accountability talked about how the state’s Freedom of Information Act could stymie its efforts.
6 years ago
Inconceivable! ‘Princess Bride’ fan Ted Cruz criticizes cast support for Democrats
Several cast members including Wright, Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Billy Crystal and others will reunite for a live-streamed script reading and a question-and-answer session.
6 years ago
House Dems investigating postmaster general over campaign finance allegations
House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney calls on Louis DeJoy to be suspended amid allegations that he might have violated rules on political donations.
6 years ago
What to know before N.J. coronavirus budget hearings begin Tuesday
Here’s what to watch for as legislative hearings kick off Tuesday on N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed $32 billion nine-month budget.
6 years ago
In battleground states, absentee ballot rejections could triple
An AP analysis found the number of ballots that could go uncounted this year in some key battleground states could be up to three times higher than during the 2016 election.
6 years ago
Fascism scholar says US is ‘losing its democratic status’
Yale professor Jason Stanley wrote the book How Fascism Works: The Politics of Us and Them. He talked with NPR about defining fascism and how conspiracy theories play a part.
6 years ago
Labor Day bringing Biden to Pa., Harris and Pence to Wis.
Labor Day typically marks the unofficial start to the fall campaign season. But Monday’s events are playing out this year against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
QAnon conspiracy emerges in some state legislative races
The conspiracy theory is centered on the baseless belief that President Trump is waging a secret campaign against enemies in the “deep state” and a child sex trafficking ring.
6 years ago
5 boats sink at Trump boat parade in Texas
Supporters of President Trump took to the water in hundreds of boats on Saturday. The traffic created choppy waters that inundated several boats.
6 years ago
States plan for cuts as Congress deadlocks on more coronavirus aid
As the Senate returns to session, some lawmakers are urging action on proposals that could provide hundreds of billions of additional dollars to states and local governments.
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