Politics & Policy
Wilmington, New Castle County at odds over tax reassessment lawsuit
The ACLU argues in a lawsuit that the failure to reassess properties for at least three decades by all 3 Delaware counties hurts poor kids’ chances at an adequate education.
5 years ago
Trump, Congress strike short-term deal to reopen government
Three people familiar with the negotiations on Capitol Hill said the deal would restore money for the shuttered agencies for three weeks, while negotiations continue.
5 years ago
HUD Secretary Carson: Leaders need to ‘take your ego out of it’ and end shutdown
A HUD spokesperson said Carson is referring to Congressional leaders, which would include Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
5 years ago
Early 2020 Democratic field puts diversity in spotlight
The diversity is likely to expand in the coming weeks as other Democrats enter the race.
5 years ago
A little optimism, a lot of pessimism: The 2019 outlook for humanitarian crises
The root causes are increasingly a messy mix of conflict, climate shocks, poverty and social inequalities.
5 years ago
Trump associate Roger Stone arrested, faces obstruction charge
Stone has been under scrutiny for months but has maintained his innocence.
5 years ago
Here’s everything Philly loses if the government shutdown keeps going
Local orgs are scrambling to help with food, housing, safety and cash.
5 years ago
Labor beats real estate industry in fire damper fight
A controversial bill to require licensed technicians to regularly inspect fire-prevention devices in Philadelphia high-rises passed unanimously in City Council on Thursday.
5 years ago
Carney calls for saving for lean times in Delaware budget plan
Gov. Carney wants to set aside $92 million this year to prepare for a lean year in the future.
5 years ago
Listen 1:04Councilwoman offers strategies to phase out tax abatement on Philly development
Councilwoman Helen Gym wants to shrink the 10-year tax-abatement and steer more money to the Philadelphia School District.
5 years ago
Lt. Gov. Fetterman plans to tour Pa. to talk about pot
Fetterman said his multi-month, statewide project won't necessarily result in concrete policy changes--though it might. And he said it's not about his own opinions.
5 years ago
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross downplayed shutdown hardships. Dems raged
Ross told CNBC he is puzzled by reports of federal workers turning to food banks and other forms of relief.
5 years ago
Senate rejects rival Dem, GOP plans for reopening government
The Democratic proposal got one more vote than the GOP plan with six Republican defectors, including freshman Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah.
5 years ago
North Korea prepares for second nuclear summit with U.S.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered preparations for a second summit with President Trump to discuss the prospect of denuclearization on the Korean peninsula.
5 years ago
Dems prepare own border security package shunning Trump wall
House Democrats are preparing a package that would ignore Trump's demand for a wall and instead pay for other ideas aimed at protecting the border.
5 years ago