Politics & Policy
Pa. lawmakers weigh measures to clear criminal records for some
Three lawmakers who have worked on the legislation visited Philadelphia Tuesday to discuss the array of bills.
6 years ago
Democrats, a few Republicans team up to press for oversight of Trump administration
The GOP controls both chambers of Congress, which means they wield the gavels and are able to control hearing schedules and the witness lists — vital tools for oversight.
6 years ago
Listen 5:42Trump decides to exit nuclear accord with Iran
Trump's decision means Iran's government must now decide whether to follow the U.S. and withdraw or try to salvage what's left of the deal.
6 years ago
Farm Bill could undo part of the Affordable Care Act
Tucked deep inside the House version of the massive bill is a provision that could help provide farmers with cheaper health insurance than plans.
6 years ago
Likely 2020 Democratic candidates want to guarantee a job to every American
Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand, Bernie Sanders and others back "job guarantee" programs, to assure jobs for all who want them.
6 years ago
Murphy names top adviser on N.J. gun-control policies
Bill Castner will coordinate already launched initiatives and will evaluate potential legal challenges against unscrupulous gun manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
6 years ago
Trump tries to conjure the ghastly ghost of Roy Cohn
6 years ago
Ethics investigation of Wolf aide advances; gas industry conflict of interest alleged
The State Ethics Commission is moving ahead with a full investigation of Governor Tom Wolf’s deputy chief of staff, Yesenia Bane.
6 years ago
Philly voters to decide if city workers will be trained to prevent sexual harassment
If enough voters approve, all city employees will be required to complete the training at least once every three years.
6 years ago
New Jersey considering tougher consumer privacy requirements
One bill calls for requiring a company that had a data breach to pay the costs for customers to get a credit report every month for six months.
6 years ago
Reports: Intel firm was hired to discredit former Obama Iran deal negotiators
An Israeli intelligence firm was hired last year to do "dirty ops" research on former Obama administration officials who worked on the Iran nuclear deal.
6 years ago
Ellsworth makes her move in Pa. GOP governor’s race
Outspent for most of the campaign, Laura Ellsworth is getting air time and endorsements right before the May 15 primary.
6 years ago
Trump to announce decision on Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday
The announcement is set to cap more than a year of deliberation and negotiation that has at time pitted Trump against some of his closest aides and key American allies.
6 years ago
Forum of MontCo Democratic candidates for Congress yields few differences
With little more than a week before the Pennsylvania primary, Democrats running for the congressional seat for Montgomery County agree on most points.
6 years ago
McCain regrets picking Sarah Palin. Now he tells us.
John McCain, seriously ailing in Arizona, writes in his farewell book that he regrets picking Sarah Palin as his '08 running mate.
6 years ago