Politics & Policy
Believe women? Sure, say Democrats, but vet their claims
"Believe women" was never a call to believe all women automatically.
6 years ago
State officials have blamed software upgrades gone wrong, troublesome algorithms, and a wonky web of disjointed technologies.
6 years ago
‘It’s the Wild West’: U.S. workplace safety rules missing in the pandemic
Some businesses and employee advocates say they're not getting much help from the federal government to ensure workers' safety from the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
A Harvard estimate says the state should test about 19,000 Pennsylvanians per day — or more than twice the rate of the Wolf administration’s plan.
6 years ago
Red, yellow, green: What you can expect in each of Pa.’s tiers for reopening
The first step toward reopening still mandates the closure of schools, gyms, and other recreation centers, as well as hair and nail salons. Large gatherings are also banned.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. details plans for reopening
Governor Tom Wolf has announced that 24 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties will be allowed to start reopening certain businesses starting next Friday, May 8.
6 years ago
Why were N.J.’s small businesses shortchanged by federal program to offset COVID-19 losses?
New Jersey is one of the states hardest hit by COVID-19, but less than 20% of small firms here got an award from the Paycheck Protection Program.
6 years ago
Biden on sexual assault allegation: ‘Never, never happened’
Biden's first public remarks on the allegation come at a critical moment as he tries to relieve mounting pressure after weeks of leaving denials to his campaign.
6 years ago
Both parties covet Jeff Van Drew’s South Jersey congressional seat
It seems like an eternity since U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew voted against impeachment and became a Republican, but the race for his seat will be expensive.
6 years ago
Listen 5:49What to know about the limits of COVID-19 stats
Every day, the Pa. Health Department releases data about COVID-19 cases in the state. But that data is incomplete — which makes it hard to understand how things are going.
Air Date: April 30, 2020
Listen 15:26The state’s auditor general said he has begun an audit into the controversial process, but won’t release the names of businesses that received a coveted waiver.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Face masks now mandatory at Delaware parks
Anyone who doesn’t bring a face mask to a state park or wildlife area will be asked to leave.
6 years ago
Joe Biden picks vetting team as he searches for running mate
Biden, a former vice president himself, has committed to picking a woman and has told donors he wants to make his choice far ahead of the August Democratic convention.
6 years ago
Pa. moderates find themselves straddling a widening rift over COVID-19 responses
After a short burst of bipartisan unity over COVID-19, Pa. moderates say their fellow politicians are dividing again.
6 years ago
White House’s social distancing guidelines will be ‘fading out,’ Trump says
The current coronavirus guidelines that were set to expire Thursday will not be extended as more governors begin steps to reopen their economies.
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