Government Accountability
Man from El Salvador dies at Delaney Hall in New Jersey, ICE says
Federal officials say a man from El Salvador has died at an immigration jail in New Jersey. The jail has been the target of months of protests.
13 hours ago
Foes decry them as warrantless mass surveillance but 20 police agencies statewide use them. The ACLU says “Get the Flock Out.”
6 days ago
Listen 3:12Trump’s attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Despite the constant attacks from Trump, mail voting remains popular with voters of both major parties.
6 days ago
Court panel declines to block Trump’s mail ballot order, but its status for midterms remains unclear
Trump has repeatedly tried to unilaterally change voting procedures since he took office for the second time, only to be blocked by the courts.
6 days ago
3 Philadelphia-area medical schools agree to add nutrition education in response to RFK Jr.’s push
The push to teach nutrition in medical schools predates the current administration. So far, 73 medical schools have signed on to the campaign.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:35The end of the Obama-era policy could mean an imminent deportation threat for Haitians who have been living in the U.S. for over 15 years.
3 weeks ago
As small businesses beg for tax relief, Philadelphia sees a $100 million windfall
Mayor Parker’s push for Uber and Amazon taxes failed, but local businesses are paying more nonetheless.
3 weeks ago
Philadelphia plans to renew controversial contract with Reworld trash incinerators
The company runs a facility in Chester that burns household trash, releasing unhealthy air pollution.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Half of Philly businesses aren’t complying with plastic bag laws, report says
The report finds that some businesses are still providing plastic bags, which were banned in 2021.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:13A combination of promotion and recruitment strategies has kept the international student population at universities stable.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:04Council President Trippi Congo argues Councilman James Spadola vacated his seat by switching parties, which Spadola denies.
4 weeks ago
The U.S. Constitution does not require Congressional representatives to attend a specified number of voting sessions or explain absences.
4 weeks ago
No more ‘wiggling out’ of disclosing free trips overseas for Delaware lawmakers
Legislators moved swiftly to change a law after a WHYY News investigation revealed that none had disclosed free trips to Taiwan dating back to 2010.
4 weeks ago
Listen 2:22Pa. leaders and service providers brace for late budget as deadline passes for sixth year in a row
The state legislature went into recess Tuesday despite the budget deadline. Republican leaders said they will pick negotiations back up after the holiday.
1 month ago
Democratic leaders from 25 states are suing the federal government for Medicaid work requirements that they say will cause “harm and chaos.”
1 month ago
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