Politics & Policy
Delaware becomes sixth state to offer paid parental leave
Just before the end of the General Assembly’s legislative session, Gov. John Carney signed legislation giving workers 12 weeks of paid leave following a birth or adoption.
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Wolf puts tax plans far behind him as he seeks a 2nd term
"Who's talking about raising taxes?" he questioned a TV reporter last month who asked Wolf about the prospect of raising taxes this year.
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Collins would oppose court pick with Roe v Wade ‘hostility’
Such a judge, she said, "would not be acceptable to me because that would indicate an activist agenda."
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Trump lawyer Michael Cohen hints he may cooperate with federal prosecutors
Michael Cohen, who once said he would "do anything" to protect Donald Trump, now says his "first loyalty" rests with his family.
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‘I hope to God we will be safe’: Refugees in Lebanon start returning to Syria
As the Syrian government wins back more control over swaths of central Syria, officials in Lebanon have called for refugees to return to areas where the fighting has calmed.
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Attack ads underway in Bucks congressional race
National Republican organizations target Democrat Scott Wallace who is challenging incumbent Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.
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Pennsylvania among key Trump states more skeptical of free trade, study finds
A study by Bucknell University’s Institute For Public Policy counts Pennsylvania as one of the states where residents are most skeptical of free trade agreements.
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Lawmakers pass budget deal brokered with Gov. Murphy
New Jersey lawmakers on Sunday signed off on a $37.4 billion budget package brokered at the last minute with Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy to avoid a shutdown.
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The U.S. has a long, troubled history of detaining families together
Family confinement has a troubled, litigious history in the United States, and legal advocates for immigrants are preparing for a major battle ahead.
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Delaware legislative session ends after all-night fight over minimum wage increase
Delaware lawmakers spent the night in Dover in an unanticipated battle over raising the minimum wage.
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The ‘rules of war’ are being broken. What exactly are they?
It's a timely question in the wake of attacks on civilians, aid workers and hospitals in conflict zones around the world.
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New Jersey lawmakers set to vote on $37.4B budget deal
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says the deal avoids a government shutdown.
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Delaware lawmakers set to wrap up session by early Sunday
With budget already squared away, marathon meeting not anticipated. But, 'there’s always a surprise.'
8 years ago
N.J. government shutdown far more likely as budget talks hit wall
The sound of the clock ticking toward a government shutdown got far louder on Friday.
8 years ago
With deadline fast approaching, Democrats still dueling over N.J. budget
The officials have until midnight Saturday to enact a balanced budget or face a state government shutdown.
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