Politics & Policy

Republican Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill's amendment responds to problems in York County, which she represents, but would have statewide benefits.

New Jersey has received a poor grade for its preparation efforts to combat climate change, according to the Surfrider Foundation.

In a resolution passed unanimously, Council expressed “strong interest and enthusiastic support” for proposals in tune with Philadelphia’s climate goals.

Fiona Hill’s comment followed a blistering back-and-forth during questioning from Republicans at the House hearing.

We discuss the impeachment hearings, the testimony, what we learned, and what it means for the inquiry.

We discuss the fifth democratic presidential primary debate, the candidates, the issues discussed and their performances.

People abused as children will be able to file criminal suits against their abusers no matter how much time has passed.

Fiona Hill, formerly the top Russia specialist on the National Security Council, is testifying before House lawmakers on Thursday.

The increasingly powerful body does a lot of lawmaking, but some issues — like the city’s distressingly high poverty rate — refuse to budge.

The stakes are creeping higher as early primaries get nearer. Ten candidates will be on the stage in Atlanta beginning at 9 p.m. ET.

A committee had its first hearing on a measure requiring hospitals to provide advance notice and a detailed closure plan to the city’s health department.

Why Jeff Van Drew's stance on impeachment reflects the shifting politics of deep South Jersey.

Among other things, the measures would impose longer sentences for assaulting guards, and punish prisoners for a broader range of crimes.

Under current law, lawmakers can accept whatever gifts they want, no matter the cost. For the first time in recent memory, the House may be poised to change that.

A proposed bill would require the Legislature to OK Pennsylvania becoming part of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.