Politics & Policy
Where local lawmakers stand on fight over SCOTUS pick
The lines are drawn in the fight over President Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court and the conflict is adding drama to Congressional races in our region this fall.
8 years ago
Listen 5:35FEMA report acknowledges failures in Puerto Rico disaster response
The report found Puerto Rico's emergency-supply warehouses were nearly empty when Hurricane Maria hit in October, without things like cots or tarps.
8 years ago
After a lean decade, PA’s putting money in its rainy day fund
The $22 million dollar transfer is modest as far as Rainy Day funds go. The administration estimates it would only keep the state going for about a quarter of a day.
8 years ago
Trump: Relations with May ‘strong’ after bombshell interview
Trump's pomp-filled visit to the United Kingdom was overshadowed by an explosive interview.
8 years ago
Twitter is removing millions of fake followers from users’ lists
Twitter has begun removing millions of locked accounts from users' lists of followers, in an attempt to crack down further on social media fraud.
8 years ago
New Jersey budget includes $2.1M for immigrants facing deportation
Some hope the funds will help immigrants in detention centers who are separated from their families and can’t afford to pay an attorney.
8 years ago
PASSHE will hike tuition nearly 3 percent next year
The price of being a student in the State System of Higher Education is getting steeper.
8 years ago
Delaware senator vows to end the June 30 all-nighters
Every year, Delaware lawmakers debate legislation past their June 30 deadline, well into the next morning. This year, legislators ...
8 years ago
Russian influence campaign sought to exploit Americans’ trust in local news
The Russian misinformation project was a years-long effort, one that wasn't simply focused on the 2016 election but on destabilizing the United States over an extended period
8 years ago
Majority of youngest migrants reunited with parents, Trump administration says
Two days after its original deadline, the Trump administration said it has complied with a court order to return nearly 3,000 migrant children separated from their parents.
8 years ago
Pa. GOP compiling lists of Democrats who support party Socialists
The Republicans are mailing surveys to all the Democrats running for Congress, and say they plan to use the responses — or lack thereof — in campaign material.
8 years ago
Tough sell for collective bargaining-boosting bills, but unions see hope
In the wake of a Supreme Court decision halting unions' ability to compel public sector employees to pay fees, pro-union state lawmakers are trying to come up with a rebuttal.
8 years ago
City Controller takes aim at Parking Authority’s spending
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart announced her office would audit the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s on-street parking enforcement expenses
8 years ago
Listen 2:01U.S. Senate approves ceremonial bill from Toomey sending trade message to Trump
The measure states that the president can’t use the national security concerns to invoke tariffs — known as Section 232 — without congressional approval
8 years ago
Gov. Murphy outlines his top legislative priorities for the next six months
After a contentious fight over this year’s budget, Gov. Phil Murphy is now hoping to work with New Jersey legis ...
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