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Government Accountability

Gov. Phil Murphy announces legislation to overhaul New Jersey’s anti-workplace harassment law for public and private employers on February 18. (Edwin J. Torres for the Governor’s Office)
Politics & Policy

Amid allegations within his campaign, Gov. Murphy proposes crackdown on workplace misconduct

Although Gov. Phil Murphy has not addressed allegations that his campaign was a “toxic” environment, he has outlined legislation to address workplace harassment, misconduct.

6 years ago

Representatives from Common Cause Pennsylvania. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Pa.’s lobbying law got tougher in 2018. But it still falls short in exposing influence.

If you’re an advocate for government transparency, it would be difficult to not feel disappointed that one of the biggest supporters of Pennsylvania’s lobbying disclosure law

6 years ago

A pedestrian walks by the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Friday, June 28, 2019.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Millions of dollars in Pa. tax credits may not be paying off for taxpayers

Proponents say tax credit programs are needed to spur investment or tackle problems that, without financial help, might never get addressed.

6 years ago

Mayor Marty Small
Politics & Policy

Atlantic City Dems seek to block change of government vote

Atlantic City's Democratic Party is seeking to block a special election next month on whether to eliminate an elected mayor in favor of an appointed city manager

6 years ago

State Rep. Seth Grove, R-York County, takes the oath of office during swearing-in ceremonies. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives swearing-in ceremony is held in the state Capitol House Chambers, Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The ceremony marks the convening of the 201st legislative session of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. (Dan Gleiter/PennLive)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. House lawmaker wants to end ‘honor system’ that allows agencies to hide contracts

Under state law, all agencies and departments are required to publish contracts worth at least $5,000 to an online search tool for government spending.

6 years ago

Roger Stone, a confidant of President Trump, walks out of the federal courthouse following a hearing Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Stone's next court date is in Washington. (Lynne Sladky/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

2 lawyers quit case after DOJ decision on Stone prison time

The Justice Department said Tuesday it will take the extraordinary step of lowering the amount of prison time it will seek for Roger Stone.

6 years ago

People inquire about temporary positions available for the 2020 census during a job fair in Miami in September 2019.
(Lynne Sladky/AP Photo)
NPR
Money

Lawmakers, advocates worry bureau won’t fill half million 2020 census jobs

The bureau says it needs around a half-million workers to carry out the national head count. Some census advocates are worried the agency isn't moving fast enough on hiring.

6 years ago

(Commonwealth Media Services)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Government watchdog group apologizes for violating Pa. lobbying law

Common Cause Pennsylvania was fined $19,900 in January by the state Ethics Commission for filing an expense report 112 days after the deadline last year.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf talks to Keystone Crossroads staff at WHYY in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Wolf defends charter school cuts, doubles down on opposition to supervised injection sites

Wolf spoke with reporters as part of Keystone Crossroads' "Ask Governor Wolf" program, recorded live at WHYY just a few days after his 2020-21 budget address.

6 years ago

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Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, departs after testifying before the House Intelligence Committee in November 2019. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Key impeachment witness Vindman ‘escorted’ from White House, his lawyer says

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman was escorted out of the White House on Friday, his lawyer said, adding Trump had "decided to exact revenge."

6 years ago

Auditor General Eugene DePasquale discussing one of the many audits he has conducted over the past several years. (Marie Cusick/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Politics & Policy

State auditor says dog law enforcement needs more funding in Pa.

According to Auditor General Eugene DePasquale, the Dog Law Enforcement Bureau could be out of money by this summer.

6 years ago

(Commonwealth Media Services)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Champion of Pa. lobbying disclosure law was fined $19,900 for breaking it

Lobbying reports are one of the only ways the public can see how advocacy groups, special interests, and big businesses are attempting to influence lawmakers.

6 years ago

Micah Sims is executive director for Common Cause PA. (Facebook/Micah Sims)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Pa. government watchdog is working questionable side job with Philly’s new sheriff

The state director for Common Cause claims his new firm’s consulting work poses no conflict of interest.

6 years ago

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk along the South Lawn as they depart from the White House for a weekend trip to Mar-a-Lago in Florida on Friday. (Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Impeachment trial heads toward finish line after witness vote fails

The key question of Trump's impeachment trial was answered: There will be no new witness testimony, including from former national security adviser John Bolton.

6 years ago

Philadelphia City Council member Kenyatta Johnson (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Why Philly can’t quit the tradition at the center of FBI’s Kenyatta Johnson case

Council continues to support councilmanic prerogative despite federal prosecutors’ explicit mention of the unofficial policy in the case against the South Philly councilman

6 years ago

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