Politics & Policy
In these divided times, is civility under siege?
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll says that the country's civility crisis is deepening and that a majority of Americans fear it will lead to violence.
5 years ago
Trump administration seeks to close international immigration offices
The Trump administration is seeking to close nearly two dozen U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services field offices around the world.
5 years ago
U.K. Parliament rejects Theresa May’s Brexit plan yet again
The vote was a second chance for the prime minister to gain approval of the terms under which the U.K. will leave the EU on March 29.
5 years ago
Pa. state Sen. Williams, former controller Butkovitz challenge Philly Mayor Kenney
Two Democrats are challenging Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s bid for a second term.
5 years ago
Pa. 2019 municipal primary: Key dates and what you need to know
This year, voters in Pennsylvania will elect judges, county commissioners, district attorneys, mayors, school board members and other local leaders.
5 years ago
New Jersey takes big step toward legalizing recreational pot
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and legislative leaders said Tuesday they've agreed on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana for adults.
5 years ago
Shrinking the Pa. legislature? It’s possible, but unlikely.
In order to change the size of the House or Senate, the chambers would have to sign off on a constitutional amendment.
5 years ago
GOP candidate Daphne Goggins is out of Philly mayor’s race
Goggins ended her short-lived campaign in a Facebook video Monday evening, saying Philadelphia’s Republican Party apparatus failed to support her.
5 years ago
U.S. hospitals and insurers might be forced to reveal the true prices they negotiate
The Trump Administration is weighing whether to require hospitals to publicly reveal the prices they charge insurance companies for medical procedures and services.
5 years ago
N.J. considers allowing advertisements on its government websites
A New Jersey Assembly panel backs plan to allow the state to sell ad space on government websites. Some object that ad placement could signify the Garden State’s endorsement.
5 years ago
Del. considers allowing doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for most maladies
Only Maine and Oklahoma give doctors as much leeway in prescribing medical marijuana as this legislation would in Delaware.
5 years ago
U.S. Sen. Casey of Pa. urging ‘transformative’ investment in child care subsidies
While Trump proposes a $1 billion bump in federal spending on child care, Senate Democrats are stumping for a cap how much some families pay out of pocket.
5 years ago
Rep. Mehaffie talks up his nuclear bailout bill; opponents line up to trash it
Pennsylvania Rep. Thomas Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) on Monday introduced a bill aimed at keeping two of the state’s five nuclear plants from retiring early.
5 years ago
Trump seeks more border wall funding in new budget
President Trump's budget proposal for 2020 calls for $8.6 billion in new border wall funding, a signal that the White House is not backing away from its demand.
5 years ago
Bravo! Democrats refuse to reward Fox News’ propaganda
These debates, which begin in June, should be hosted by legitimate journalistic organizations. Fox News, a font of fact-free agitprop, is demonstrably illegitimate.
5 years ago