
Politics & Policy
Pennsylvania lawmakers pass nearly $48B budget almost 2 weeks late
The legislation falls well short of the $6.2 billion increase phased in over five years sought for underfunded schools by the districts that sued and won in court.
11 months ago
Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost EV manufacturing and assembly in Pa. and 7 other states
The grants cover a broad range of the automotive supply chain, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains and electric SUVs.
11 months ago
It seems like Project 2025 is everywhere. But what is it?
While Trump has sought to deny a connection, there is plenty of overlap between Project 2025 and his agenda.
11 months ago
Mayor Parker doubles down on Philly’s employee return to office order
Union leaders say some workers are prepared to quit over the mandate. Parker holds firm, saying the decision was “not made lightly.”
11 months ago
Listen 1:03House GOP wants proof of citizenship to vote, boosting an election-year talking point
The GOP is using Democratic opposition to the bill as fuel for Trump’s claims that Democrats have encouraged the surge of migrants so they can get them to register and vote.
11 months ago
In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city embraces a chance to sway the 2024 election
The 2020 presidential election in Pennsylvania was decided by about 82,000 votes, and there are more than 600,000 eligible Latino voters in the state.
11 months ago
Presidential battle could play role in control of state capitols in Pa. and other swing states
The contests are particularly important due to recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions that have weakened federal regulatory oversight and returned more power to states.
11 months ago
TX woman who sued state over abortion ban campaigns for Democrats in Pa.
Amanda Zurawski spent 3 days in intensive care after being refused an abortion to remove her nonviable fetus under TX law. She will be campaigning for Biden-Harris in Pa.
11 months ago
Listen 1:13Scams, big bills and bargains: Why Pa.’s public water officials won’t stop talking
Facing the rising prospect of privatization, the remaining public water officials in Philadelphia’s suburbs take pride in holding out and keeping water bills low.
11 months ago
Listen 4:44Biden’s support on Capitol Hill grimly uncertain. A seventh Democrat says he should drop out
Many Democrats worry that not only is the presidency in jeopardy but also their own down-ballot races for control of the House and Senate.
11 months ago
Biden says he won’t step aside. But if he does, here’s why Harris is the favorite to replace him
Biden picking Harris could limit potential chaos and avoid floor fights that do lasting damage to whoever emerges to take on Republican Donald Trump.
11 months ago
White House physician says visits by neurologist were part of Biden’s routine physicals
The White House has disclosed after each of the president’s three annual medical reports that he has been seen by a neurologist, among many other specialists.
11 months ago
A disagreement about measuring student poverty is delaying the Pa. budget
That’s a key issue for public school advocates, who see this year’s budget as critical to eliminating the funding gap between rich and poor districts.
11 months ago
Biden’s in trouble. That puts more scrutiny on Harris too
Vice President Harris, 59, would be a leading contender if President Biden steps aside from the 2024 race. Even if he stays in, Republicans are making her an issue.
11 months ago
Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside, says of party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’
Biden wrote in the two-page letter that “the question of how to move forward has been well-aired for over a week now. And it’s time for it to end.”
11 months ago