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Delaware
Environment

Delaware lawmakers advance measure to protect state’s wetlands

After several failed attempts to protect nontidal wetlands, Delaware lawmakers have introduced legislation that developers say they can get behind.

2 months ago

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Analilia Mejìa
Elections
New Jersey

Democrat Analilia Mejia defeats Republican Joe Hathaway in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District special election. Here’s why it matters

The race was seen as a bellwether for the upcoming midterm elections, which will determine which party controls Congress.

2 months ago

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Chris Rabb addressing the crowd holding a microphone
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Rep. Chris Rabb leads Pennsylvania primary fundraising, but Stanford holds cash edge

State Rep. Chris Rabb nearly doubled his rivals in first-quarter fundraising, but Dr. Ala Stanford enters April with the most cash on hand.

2 months ago

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Government
National
Public Health

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director

The Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats, has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.

2 months ago

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Delaware
Government Accountability
Immigration

Los demócratas de la Cámara de Representantes de Delaware respaldan un proyecto de ley para prohibir los arrestos civiles de ICE en los tribunales; otra medida prohibiría el apoyo estatal a las prisiones privadas.

Los proyectos de ley que se están considerando se suman a cuatro leyes relacionadas con inmigración que se implementaron el año pasado.

2 months ago

Democrat Analilia Mejia on March 24, 2026, in Morristown, N.J., left, and Republican Joe Hathaway
Elections
Government
New Jersey

Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway compete for suburban New Jersey House seat

The 11th District was long a Republican stronghold but has become increasingly Democratic since Trump’s first term.

2 months ago

A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers push package of bills aiming to reduce energy costs

The legislation aims to reduce strains on the grid while protecting ratepayers from predatory billing.

2 months ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Health Care
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania launches new privacy protections for people with disabilities, including autism

The protections are included in a series of new executive orders aimed at supporting people with disabilities.

2 months ago

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a person holds a sign reading MAKE CASINOS SMOKE FREE
Business
New Jersey
Public Health

New Jersey casino workers call on Gov. Mikie Sherrill to support their demand to ban smoking in Atlantic City gaming halls

The New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act, passed 20 years ago, prohibits smoking in almost all indoor workplaces — except casinos.

2 months ago

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A sign hanging on the wall for the 11th district office.
Elections
New Jersey

What to expect in New Jersey’s special congressional election

A Democratic victory in the Democratic-leaning district would further narrow the slim majority Republicans hold in the chamber.

2 months ago

Voters review the ballot before heading into their polling place
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Register to vote and apply for a mail ballot ahead of the May primary election

Registration closes May 4, mail ballot applications are due May 12, and the election is May 19.

2 months ago

Studio 2
International
Military
Religion

Political roundtable: Iran, Pope Leo, the Hungary election and the midterms

We dig into the week's big headlines -- US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump's attacks on Pope Leo, Orbán's defeat in Hungary and the 2026 midterms.

Air Date: April 14, 2026 12:00 pm

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Stacy Garrity
Elections
Pennsylvania

Did Pa. governor candidate Stacy Garrity need to register as a lobbyist? Her work for a defense contractor raises questions

Her work for a defense contractor involved influencing policy, but she never registered as a lobbyist. Critics say she may have met the legal threshold.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia Iranians hold protest celebrating
International
Philadelphia
Protests

Iranians in Philadelphia grapple with war’s toll as ceasefire brings little clarity on Iran’s future

After weeks of war and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans in Philadelphia weigh hopes for change against fears for loved ones back home.

2 months ago

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Economy
Philadelphia
Politics
Taxes

Uber launches campaign against Philly’s proposed $1 rideshare tax

Under the mayor’s proposal, $1 from every Uber and Lyft ride in Philly would go to the city’s school district. Uber says riders will bear the cost.

2 months ago

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