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Government Accountability

Joe Biden and Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Here’s a look at the false claims you might hear during tonight’s presidential debate

There’s no comparing the volume of false and misleading claims Trump has deployed throughout his campaigns and presidency with Biden, who tends to lean more on exaggerations.

2 years ago

Illustration of a gavel made of pills and coins.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania opioid money: Coroners and drug testing approved, Kensington residents denied

Pa. expects to receive more than $1 billion in opioid settlement money. Decisions made by a powerful and secretive oversight board could set a precedent for years to come.

2 years ago

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

A big education fight stands in the way of a Pa. budget deal

With the budget deadline approaching, lawmakers have found common ground on taxes, permitting, and college. But crucially, they’re far from a deal on basic education funding.

2 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves the Manhattan federal court after the second day of jury selection in his trial, Tuesday, May, 14, 2024, in New York.
Courts & Law

Sen. Bob Menendez’s Egypt, Qatar trip planning got ‘weird,’ Senate staffer recalls at bribery trial

The senior Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer testified Monday that the Democrat directed that Egypt be involved in the planning for the 2021 trip.

2 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves the Manhattan federal court after the second day of jury selection in his trial, Tuesday, May, 14, 2024, in New York.
Courts & Law

Gold bars and Sen. Bob Menendez’s curiosity about their price takes central role at bribery trial

Prosecutors showed jurors multiple instances when Menendez researched the value of gold as he tried to help a businessman who authorities say bribed him with gold and cash.

2 years ago

Influential Democratic power broker George Norcross, center, speaks outside the justice complex in Trenton, N.J., Monday, June 17, 2024, about being charged with racketeering and other charges in connection with government issued tax credits.
Politics & Policy

Turmoil rocks New Jersey’s Democratic political bosses just in time for an election

Norcross has long been a boogeyman of many progressive New Jersey Democrats, who saw him as enriching himself while poorer residents languished.

2 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves federal court following the day's proceedings in his bribery trial, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Larry Neumeister)
Courts & Law

Prosecutors try to link alleged bribes of Sen. Bob Menendez to appointment of federal prosecutor

Before Menendez recommended Philip Sellinger be appointed as New Jersey's U.S. attorney, he asked Sellinger to look into a criminal case, prosecutors say.

2 years ago

George Norcross
Courts & Law

South Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross among 6 charged with racketeering

New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said the scheme goes back at least 12 years and involves the Triad1828 Centre.

2 years ago

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall Long.
Politics & Policy

Delaware gubernatorial candidate Bethany Hall-Long has taken $25,000 in donations that exceed legal limit

A review by WHYY News found that more than 30 donors have given Bethany Hall-Long more than the $1,200 allowed by law.

2 years ago

Listen 2:26
2 people walking on the street passed a sign that says 'Obamacare'
Politics & Policy

On health policy, Biden and Trump both have records to run on — and stark contrasts

The two major presidential candidates have very different approaches to health policy. What are they, and how might they shape health care access over the next four years?

2 years ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center.
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania public defense system is unconstitutional, underfunded by at least $100M, new ACLU suit says

The lawsuit argues the current system leaves too many cases for too few attorneys.

2 years ago

A building is seen from the sidewalk on a cloudy day.
Politics & Policy

‘It’s been a tumultuous two years’: Upper Darby’s dispute over final pandemic recovery funds

Upper Darby’s dispute over the final pandemic recovery funds has reignited once again.

2 years ago

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'I Voted' stickers
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elections 101: Everything you need to know about election recounts in Pennsylvania

Election recounts can be triggered in at least two different ways: automatically for close statewide races and by voter-initiated petition.

2 years ago

Crumbling house
Urban Planning

City Controller’s Office deems thousands of Philadelphia properties as unsafe

Their investigation found that the Department of Licenses and Inspections only has 15 inspectors, and is unable to keep up with demand and oversight of the properties.

2 years ago

Bob Menendez
Courts & Law

New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor testifies for government in Sen. Bob Menendez prosecution

His testimony Wednesday represented the second time that a top law enforcement figure has said the Democrat tried to speak about a criminal case affecting a businessman.

2 years ago

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