Politics & Policy

Gov. Phil Murphy is upping the political ante in his bid to establish a true millionaire’s tax.

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.

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.

The pro-choice association “does not condone” the state rep’s scolding, but still considers him a “champion.”

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.

The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity has endorsed state Sen. Anthony Williams over incumbent Jim Kenney in the mayoral primary race.

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.

Kenney’s political committee, Kenney for Philadelphia, has paid Philadelphia NAACP President Rodney Muhammad $95,000 for “consulting services” since 2017.

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The FBI recently warned that white extremist violence is a "persistent and pervasive threat" in America.

A Congressional hearing near Pittsburgh Friday highlighted the plight of the nuclear industry, which has struggled to compete against cheap natural gas and renewables.

The Medical Society of New Jersey has charted a middle-of-the-road course in dealing with the controversial new law.

Facebook users and the state GOP chairman are chastising Rep. Brian Sims for an 8-minute video he posted that shows him peppering the woman with questions and criticism.

Mnuchin told Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, D-Mass., in a Monday letter that the panel's request "lacks a legitimate legislative purpose."

A campaign to organize parking industry workers scored a win when two bills regulating industry labor practices passed unanimously.