Politics & Policy
Pa. lawmakers float some redistricting ideas, but few expect results
The legislature's already out of time to change the state redistricting process before the next reapportionment in 2021.
7 years ago
U.S. closes consulate in Basra, citing Iran-backed violence
The State Department is temporarily closing the U.S. Consulate in the southern Iraqi city of Basra and evacuating all diplomats stationed there.
7 years ago
Government may gain new power to track, shoot down drones
An aviation bill Congress is rushing to approve contains a little-noticed section.
7 years ago
Google CEO holds ‘very productive’ meeting with U.S. lawmakers
Google CEO Sundar Pichai went to Washington Friday.
7 years ago
Zinke talks LNG exports, pipeline constraints, offshore wind in Pa. visit
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke says Pennsylvania plays a key role in helping the United States deal with foreign adversaries.
7 years ago
Optimistic Wagner opens Philly office
GOP gubernatorial candidate Scott Wagner opens a Democrats for Wagner office in Center City.
7 years ago
Biden challenges scholars to revitalize America’s middle class
He urged those attending to work to make sure the promise of middle-class opportunity remains a reality.
7 years ago
In Philadelphia, 200 voice fury at Kavanaugh vote
200 protesters gathered at Sen. Pat Toomey's office to express their anger about Republican's conduct in the Kavanaugh case
7 years ago
Is there anything more to New Jersey’s U.S. Senate race than negative ads?
With less than six weeks before the election, there has been virtually no discussion of any substantive issues in the U.S. Senate race in New Jersey.
7 years ago
Canada’s parliament votes to strip Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi of honorary citizenship
Canada's House of Commons voted unanimously Thursday to revoke honorary citizenship for Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
7 years ago
New Jersey plastics ban could be one of the toughest in the nation
Opponents worry about the economic impact.
7 years ago
Mayor demands new plan to curb Philadelphia violence by January
Kenney says he's losing sleep over the rising violence in the city and wants a new approach that goes beyond policing.
7 years ago
Trump’s plan to roll back vehicle emission standards gets an airing in Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania has joined a coalition of 19 states that intend to sue if the rule becomes final.
7 years ago
House passes gun-restricting domestic violence bill. It’s an outlier.
The bill was initially expected to pass last June, before the legislature wrapped up for the summer.
7 years ago
In village of Arden, neighbors are now foes in Delaware House race
Both say their expertise in their respective fields can help Delaware. And both are focusing on creating jobs.
7 years ago
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