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A voter fills out his ballot on election day (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Voter turnout in Pa. primary up slightly from last midterm

Voter turnout was 18 percent in the Pennsylvania’s primary election earlier this week – three points higher than the last midterm pri ...

8 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Primary day is first test of Pa.’s redrawn congressional map

Pennsylvania voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the first election under a new congressional map that’s expected to yield ...

8 years ago

People cast their votes at a polling location in South Philadelphia.  (AP File Photo/ Joseph Kaczmarek)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

On primary day, Republicans and Democrats agree new congressional map may cause confusion

Both Republicans and Democrats expect some party members to show up to the polls on Tuesday and be surprised to learn that their congressional district has changed.

8 years ago

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“The Internet wasn’t broken in 2015,
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Politics & Policy

FCC plans net neutrality rollback for June 11; Senate Democrats plan a key challenge

The Federal Communications Commission says that its order ending an era of "net neutrality"

8 years ago

Lawyers for Michael Cohen said an explosive document released about him this week was full of false information, although they did concede payments from some corporate clients.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Trump lawyer Cohen’s camp rips ‘inaccurate’ allegations, concedes some payments

"We have no reason to believe that Mr. Avenatti is in lawful possession of these bank records," the lawyers wrote.

8 years ago

Left to right: Former President Donald Trump, Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels.
NPR
Politics & Policy

What you need to know about alleged Russian payments to Trump lawyer Cohen

An explosive document released Tuesday by an attorney suing President Trump and his personal lawyer could be the most important public evidence in the Russia imbroglio.

8 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf aide, Yesenia Bane, speaking on a panel discussion at the Marcellus Shale Coalition's Shale Insight conference in 2016 in Pittsburgh. (Marie Cusick/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Politics & Policy

Ethics investigation of Wolf aide advances; gas industry conflict of interest alleged

The State Ethics Commission is moving ahead with a full investigation of Governor Tom Wolf’s deputy chief of staff, Yesenia Bane.

8 years ago

An Israeli intelligence firm was reportedly hired last year to compile background dossiers on several former Obama administration officials, including Colin Kahl, seen here in 2012.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Reports: Intel firm was hired to discredit former Obama Iran deal negotiators

An Israeli intelligence firm was hired last year to do "dirty ops" research on former Obama administration officials who worked on the Iran nuclear deal.

8 years ago

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announces his decision to scrap fuel standards. He faces lawmakers Thursday for the first time since numerous ethics allegations surfaced.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Watch: EPA chief Pruitt faces tough questions on Capitol Hill

There are questions about why Pruitt sanctioned $43,000 for a sound-proof phone booth in his EPA office; the GAO has found that violated federal spending rules.

8 years ago

Bill Baroni and Bridget Kelly (Julio Cortez and Seth Wenig/AP Photos, file)
NewsWorks Tonight
Courts & Law

Bridgegate defendants appeal their convictions in federal court

Two allies of former Republican Gov. Chris Christie are hoping to overturn their 2016 criminal convictions for their roles in closing lanes on the George Washington Bridge.

8 years ago

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Pennsylvania has concealed carry permit reciprocity with 29 states . The state Attorney General's hopes to clarify rules for gun owners with a new website. (Seth Perlman/AP Photo, File)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania launches concealed-carry website to clarify rules for gun owners

The state Attorney General’s office has launched a web ...

8 years ago

Pennsylvania state Rep. Daryl Metcalfe in a file photo from August 2017. (AP, file)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

GOP guts bill proposing independent redistricting commission

The Pennsylvania legislature would get more control over how state legislative boundary lines are drawn under an amended bill that passed ...

8 years ago

A self driving car in Pittsburgh. (Megan Harris/ 90.5 WESA)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

PennDOT announces new regulations for testing self-driving vehicles

Pennsylvania will remain an integral player in the development of self-driving vehicles, but ensuring that the roads are safe must be the ...

8 years ago

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt is facing investigations into his use of taxpayer funds for security and travel along with scrutiny of his ties to industry lobbyists.
NPR
Politics & Policy

EPA chief Pruitt faces mounting scrutiny for ethics violations

8 years ago

Former Philadelphia Sheriff John D. Green outside the Federal Courthouse. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Courts & Law

Former Philly Sheriff John Green beats charges in federal corruption case

Former Philadelphia sheriff avoids conviction on five federal corruption charges stemming from the award of contracts to businesses owned by a friend.

8 years ago

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