Politics & Policy
Pa. House leaders: Time for members to stop one-upping each other with outrage
Since the legislative session started, Democrats and Republicans have taken turns slamming each other for perceived missteps from rank-and-file members.
7 years ago
Pa.’s Dean and Scanlon join majority in voting to hold AG Barr in contempt
Hours after the Trump administration invoked executive privilege on documents used to compile the Mueller report, Democrats voted to hold AG Barr in contempt.
7 years ago
Three Mile Island will close Sept. 30, as nuclear rescue legislation stalls in Harrisburg
The company had hoped for a state subsidy law to pass by June 1 in order to help keep the plant open, but that doesn’t appear possible in the few legislative voting days left.
7 years ago
N.J. to issue Real IDs next month as federal deadline looms
New Jersey will begin issuing the federally approved Real ID cards in June. Airlines will require the new type of identification by October 2020.
7 years ago
Another push for N.J. ban on plastic bags and, maybe, paper bags too
While many New Jersey municipalities have passed ordinances to reduce the use of plastic bags, straws, and Styrofoam containers, there's now a call for a statewide policy.
7 years ago
Meet Sadaf Jaffer, New Jersey’s first female Muslim mayor
"I want to be that person I needed to see when I was younger," Jaffer said.
7 years ago
3 reasons why America’s worst businessman will keep his cultists
Trump's fans are eternally tethered to the delusion that he's a winner.
7 years ago
Trump administration invokes executive privilege over Mueller report
The assertion came as the House Judiciary Committee debated whether to hold Attorney General William Barr in contempt of Congress.
7 years ago
Murphy offers lawmakers both carrot and stick to approve millionaire’s tax
Gov. Phil Murphy is upping the political ante in his bid to establish a true millionaire’s tax.
7 years ago
Jewish schools in Pa. seek piece of public grants for security
Like some other states, Pennsylvania began a $10 million school safety grant program after the 2012 mass shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.
7 years ago
Newspaper: Trump lost more than $1 billion from 1985 to 1994
The New York Times says Trump reported business losses of $46.1 million in 1985, and a total of $1.17 billion in losses for the 10-year period.
7 years ago
Pro-lifers to descend on Philly Planned Parenthood after Sims’ viral rant
The pro-choice association “does not condone” the state rep’s scolding, but still considers him a “champion.”
7 years ago
Bipartisan group of legislators reintroduces bills to get Pa. 100% powered by renewable energy
A bipartisan group of state legislators is re-introducing a pair of bills aimed at getting Pennsylvania to have 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.
7 years ago
Key black clergy group picks Williams over Kenney in Philly mayor’s race
The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity has endorsed state Sen. Anthony Williams over incumbent Jim Kenney in the mayoral primary race.
7 years ago
N.J. may be first state to require opioid labels warning of addiction risk
N.J. lawmakers are considering a mandate that prescription opioids carry a warning of addiction. It’s the latest effort by the state to contain an epidemic of fatal overdoses.
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