Politics & Policy
Legislation to ban bump stocks advances in Delaware
The House voted 37-4 to ban the possession, purchase, sale or transfer of bump stock devices — or any accessory that accelerates an automatic rifle's firing rate.
6 years ago
New Jersey state workers to get back pay under new labor pact
New Jersey state workers who had been working without a contract for three years will be getting a raise and some back pay.
6 years ago
Wolf, once again, pitches severance tax on natural gas
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are introducing legislation, again, to impose a severance tax on natural gas production.
6 years ago
Three reasons why the White House Correspondents Dinner was a disaster
Since it appears to be federal law that we all have opinions about Michelle Wolf and the White House Correspondents Dinner, here is mine.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers divided over how to fix state universities
Fundamental differences remain.
6 years ago
Pa. GOP guts another independent redistricting commission bill
For the second time this month, a Pennsylvania state House panel has stripped a bill that would have established an independent redistricting commission.
6 years ago
As America punishes its people, is U.S. democracy on its deathbed?
Democracy is eroding as people lose faith in an open society and a country that doesn't work for them, and a government that doesn't meet their needs or serve their interests.
6 years ago
Trump administration delays most tariffs on steel, aluminum
The Trump administration has decided to hold off on imposing most of its tariffs on imported steel and aluminum until at least June 1.
6 years ago
Philly-area black clergy group backs three for Congress
The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinty endorsed Dwight Evans, Michele Lawrence, and Thaddeus Kirkland for Congress.
6 years ago
In embracing Trump, Kanye West sells out on so many levels
Donald Trump is the last guy who gets to tell black America who’s doing a service to our community.
6 years ago
NJ Transit running behind schedule on implementing positive train control
Only 11 percent of the hardware required for the safety system was installed on New Jersey Transit trains by the end of last year.
6 years ago
Five years later, Beau Biden gun bill finally becomes law
Legislation aimed at keeping guns from those with mental illness is now law in Delaware, five years after it was proposed by former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden.
6 years ago
Listen 2:17Outside spending for Congressional candidate tops $600K
Independent expenditures for Congressional candidate Rich Lazer are now over $600K, with electricians Local 98 so far the only-known donor
6 years ago
Watch: President Trump and Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari press conference
President Trump is meeting with his Nigerian counterpart, Muhammadu Buhari, today at the White House. The two leaders are discussing security and economic issues.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmaker may be off the hook for $29,000 in legal fees over redistricting
A federal judge has put a hold on the order he issued after deeming the GOP lawmaker’s actions in the case frivolous.
6 years ago