Politics & Policy
Julián Castro drops out of the Democratic presidential race
Castro released a video on Twitter Thursday, saying that his campaign had "stood up for the most vulnerable people" and had "given a voice to those who are often forgotten."
6 years ago
Farmers got billions from taxpayers in 2019, and hardly anyone objected
Farm subsidies jumped to their highest level in fourteen years, most of them paid out without any action by Congress.
6 years ago
Pa. counties make deadline for new voting systems, but still have to deal with election code changes
There are also two lawsuits pending over one machine picked by three jurisdictions that are home to about 17% of Pennsylvania's voters.
6 years ago
NYE nix: Kenney vetoes food truck ban, kills Society Hill carve-out and more
Mayor Jim Kenney told City Council Tuesday he will not sign six pieces of legislation, killing the bills.
6 years ago
Bill would ban question about race from Delaware marriage license application
The law is a vestige of the days when Delaware banned marriages between Black and white people. Sen. Townsend says it needs to be stricken.
6 years ago
Listen 0:55New Hamilton mayor ready to take lead position in the New Year
In 2020, the town will have a new leader for the first time in eight years. Jeff Martin looks to improve the animal shelter and ensure safe drinking water.
6 years ago
Census Bureau finds Latinos, Asians sensitive to now-blocked citizenship question
In areas where Latinx residents make up more than half of the population, the bureau found a 1.1% difference in self-response rates
6 years ago
3 years in, no sign of Trump’s replacement for Obamacare
As a candidate for the White House, Donald Trump repeatedly promised that he would “immediately” replace President Barack Obama’s health care law with a plan of his own
6 years ago
2020 brings higher wages and possibly higher salaries for New Jersey workers
New law aims to prevent employers from low-balling women and job applicants of color.
6 years ago
Civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis to start treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
Georgia Rep. John Lewis, an icon of the civil rights movement, has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
6 years ago
45 years in the same room: Jannie Blackwell bows out of City Hall
Alongside her husband and after his death, the seven-term West Philly councilwoman made history.
6 years ago
For 2020, Philadelphia hopes to build on 2018 record-breaking young voter turnout
The number of young voters showing up in Philly doubled from 2014 to 2018. Now, the city is looking to increase youth engagement even more ahead of the 2020 election.
6 years ago
Listen 3:29Bloomberg axes N.J. company using prisoners for campaign calls
Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg cut ties with a contractor that used prisoners to make calls for his presidential campaign, he said in a statement Tuesday.
6 years ago
Doubts if new council will take on mayor’s soda tax
Despite calls for change, the outgoing Philadelphia City Council never managed to chip away at Mayor Jim Kenney’s soda tax.
7 years ago
House committee raises prospect of more impeachment articles
The House Judiciary Committee is holding open the possibility of recommending additional articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
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