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Politics & Policy

First-time candidate Chrissy Houlahan has gotten the endorsement of U.S. Sen. Bob Casey in her quest for a congressional seat. (Aaron Moselle/WHYY)
Pennsylvania

Casey backs Houlahan for Congress

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey endorses Chrissy Houlahan for Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District primary.

8 years ago

Former deputy mayor Nina Ahmad will challenge U.S. Rep. Bob Brady in the Democratic primary.
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Philadelphia

Congressional hopefuls scramble as Pa. districts shuffled

Candidates start circulating nominating petitions Tuesday in new districts due to the court order. Some are changing districts, some are quitting.

8 years ago

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New Jersey Sen. Ron Rice is sponsoring a bill that would restore voting rights to those on parole, probation or  in prison. (Phil Gregory/WHYY)
Criminal Justice
Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey looks at restoring voting rights to offenders

The measure would end the practice of barring residents on parole, probation or in prison from casting a ballot.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has decided against a run for Congress in the newly constituted 10th District. (File photo)
Pennsylvania

Pa. auditor general won’t run for Congress

Eugene DePasquale's decision leaves a Democratic field for the 10th that is largely devoid of high-profile candidates.

8 years ago

New Jersey officials worry that beaches like this one in Ocean City would be at risk from an accidental spill if offshore drilling were allowed along the Shore. (Tom MacDonald/ WHYY)
New Jersey

Jersey Shore officials reiterate opposition to offshore drilling

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is accepting public comment on the plan for expanded drilling until March 9.

8 years ago

Dozens of semi-automatic rifles line a pair of walls in a gun shop Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017, in Lynnwood, Wash.
Delaware

Carney looking to ban assault-style rifles in Delaware

Delaware Gov. John Carney is working with state lawmakers on several gun-safety bills, including one to ban assault-style rifles such as the one used in Parkland, Florida.

8 years ago

Listen 1:17
President Donald Trump
PBS

Trump to discuss Florida school shooting with governors

8 years ago

Brian Frayer, of Waldorf, Md., holds a
National Interest

Braving the boos: A conservative speaks truth to Trumpers

Put your hands together for Mona Charen, who was mad as hell and wasn’t gonna take it anymore. Charen, whose right-wing cred ...

8 years ago

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., the top Democrat on the House intelligence committee, leaves a committee meeting at the U.S. Capitol Feb. 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. On Feb. 25, Schiff released a memo responding to a previous Republican memo about the investigation of President Trump's 2016 campaign.
NPR

What you need to know about Russia memo mania: Minority report edition

After nearly a month of pronouncements, melodrama, headlines and strife, Round One of memo mania is finally complete.

8 years ago

Salem Nuclear Power Plant as seen from the Blackbird Creek. (Brian Drouin/WHYY)
Energy
New Jersey

Sixth time could be the charm for N.J. nuclear power subsidy bill

A bill to provide subsidies for nuclear plants and renewable power incentives is scheduled for a vote in the New Jersey Senate on Monday.

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Government Accountability

New terms on city’s deal to buy Inquirer building for new Philly police HQ threaten to increase cost for taxpayers

8 years ago

In this March 7, 2012 file photo, Illinois gun owners and supporters file out National Rifle Association applications while participating in an Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day convention before marching to the Illinois state Capitol in Springfield, Ill. The troubled teen authorities say killed several people at a Florida high school on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, excelled in an air-rifle marksmanship program supported by a grant from the National Rifle Association Foundation, part of a multimillion-dollar effort by the gun group to support youth shooting clubs. (Seth Perlman/AP Photo, file)
Business
National

US companies distance themselves from NRA as pressure mounts

U.S. companies are taking a closer look at investments, co-branding deals and other ties to the gun industry and its public face, the National Rifle Association.

8 years ago

A man walks into the Center for American Progress, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at their office in Washington. The major liberal policy group is raising the ante on the health care debate with a new plan that builds on Medicare to guarantee coverage for all. Called “Medicare Extra for All,” the proposal to be released Feb. 22, 2018, by the Center for American Progress gives politically energized Democrats more options to achieve a long-sought goal. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo)
Health Care
National

Leading liberal policy group unveils ‘coverage for all’ plan

Called "Medicare Extra for All," the proposal from CAP, gives politically energized Democrats more options to fulfill a long-sought goal.

8 years ago

Pa. state Sen. Daylin Leach has ended his congressional campaign more than two months after multiple women accused him of inappropriate touching and making sexually-suggestive jokes. (WHYY file photo)
Pennsylvania

Pa. State Sen. Daylin Leach officially ends bid for Congress

The Montgomery County Democrat announced his decision in a Facebook post, more than two months after multiple women accused him of inappropriate touching and sexual jokes.

8 years ago

By W. Atlee Burpee Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection (No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons)
History
Law
Philadelphia

Philly restriction on collecting garbage to feed pigs may go the way of the buggy

Philadelphia City Council is working to eliminate outdated regulations.

8 years ago

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