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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz raising their hands together on stage
Elections
Environment
Government Accountability

Here’s what Tim Walz did on climate change as Minnesota governor

Climate change advocates heaped praise on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

1 year ago

Tim Walz on stage at the rally
Elections
Public Health

Why Republicans are calling Walz ‘Tampon Tim’ — and why Democrats embrace it

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed a law last year requiring public schools to provide period products "to all menstruating students" in grades 4-12.

1 year ago

Woodlynne police car
Government
New Jersey
Policing

Camden County Police to take over Woodlynne Police Department

The Woodlynne borough police department is disbanding due to a severe staffing shortage. Camden County will take over “in the coming weeks.”

1 year ago

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Kevin Roberts
Elections
National
Politics

Project 2025’s new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election

The head of the far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his new book until after the presidential election. Sen. JD Vance wrote the forward for the book.

1 year ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney, speaks at an Amtrak facility in Bear, Del., Monday, Nov. 6, 2023
Delaware
Health Care
Law

More mental health support is coming to Delaware schools

A pair of laws signed Wednesday by Gov. John Carney provides more mental health and behavioral health professionals in K–12 schools.

1 year ago

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Tim Walz celebrating with his son
Elections
Media

‘Midwestern Nice’ and ‘Fun Dad’ posts abound after Tim Walz is named VP pick

Walz's Midwestern-dad humor has endeared Harris supporters to the Minnesota governor and father of two, whose national visibility has been on the rise since being selected.

1 year ago

RFK Jr. walking into the courthouse.
Elections
New Jersey

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can appear on New Jersey’s ballot, state’s top elections official says

New Jersey, like a number of other states, has a sore loser law that bars candidates who ran in a primary from running as independents in a general election.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris
Elections
Environment
Immigration
Policing

Harris’ views on key issues over the years

In her campaign against former President Trump, VP Harris is touting her accomplishments, while also charting her own path forward.

1 year ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks before Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz during a campaign event in Philadelphia
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Some Democratic backers of Josh Shapiro see a missed chance for a Jewish vice president

Others, like state Sen. Sharif Street of Philadelphia, said voters "haven’t lost Josh Shapiro," noting "he will still be out there campaigning for this ticket."

1 year ago

Tim Walz
Government
Philadelphia
Politics

‘Democrats are in array’: Harris and Walz energize Democratic Pa. voters in first campaign rally

The Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees rallied voters at Temple University Tuesday evening.

1 year ago

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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Elections
National
Politics

Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a presidential race

Some in Harris' inner circle saw Walz as a do-no-harm choice who can keep the party unified heading into the Democratic National Convention opening in Chicago on Aug. 19.

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro
Economy
Pennsylvania

‘Veepstakes’ runner-up Josh Shapiro takes stage as Harris formally introduces Walz as VP pick

The Pennsylvania governor took to the stage at Temple University Tuesday to tell state voters to support the Harris-Walz ticket.

1 year ago

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Tim Walz speaking at a table
Business
Elections
Employment

4 reasons why labor unions love Tim Walz

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers noted that Walz, a former teacher, understands the struggles of working people.

1 year ago

JD Vance speaking at a podium
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Republican VP nominee JD Vance visits South Philly in first Pa. campaign stop

The Ohio Senator attacked the vice president’s record hours ahead of her rally at Temple University’s Liacouras Center.

1 year ago

Listen 1:16
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Studio 2
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Politics

What will Harris’s pick Tim Walz mean for the Democratic ticket and the race?

Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Will that be a winning ticket for battleground states like Pennsylvania? We'll discuss.

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