Government Accountability
Some deleted Pa. crime lab records ‘no longer accessible,’ State Police say
Affected records may include information about how evidence was handled once it reached the lab, as well as communication logs and digital images.
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Long-sought charter school changes on the table as Pa. lawmakers plot education funding overhaul
Pennsylvania lawmakers say a court mandate to overhaul public school funding has opened avenues for compromise on charter school reform.
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Sen. Bob Menendez says gold bars and cash at his residence were illegally found and seized
Along with his wife, the Democrat is charged with accepting bribes to carry out favors for three businessmen who are also charged. All have pleaded not guilty.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro’s admin blames ‘human error’ for deletion of Pa. State Police records
The Office of Administration under Gov. Josh Shapiro accidentally deleted thousands of records including State Police evidence logs. Some records haven’t been recovered.
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What’s next for the Jan. 6th ethics complaint against Doug Mastriano
Mastriano is the subject of a new ethics complaint that alleges he helped incite the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
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Maine court puts decision barring Trump from the state’s primary ballot on hold
The issue further thrusts the Supreme Court justices into contentious election debates, as they may decide Trump's claim of presidential immunity from criminal charges.
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N.J. congressman wants the FDA to inspect baby food and infant formula
N.J. Congressman Frank Pallone unveils a plan to have mandatory testing and inspections of all baby food and formula.
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Listen 1:03Sen. Bob Menendez and wife seek separate trials on bribery charges
The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine, were each charged in the fall with aiding three New Jersey businessmen in return for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.
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Hunter Biden makes surprise visit to Capitol Hill as GOP takes a first step to hold him in contempt
Republicans subpoenaed Hunter Biden to testify behind closed doors in December, but he refused to comply, insisting he will only testify in public.
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Instead of giving new funding to a program that prioritizes the state’s poorest school districts, Pennsylvania lawmakers put $100M toward school construction projects.
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Austin was hospitalized for complications following treatment for prostate cancer
The statement from Walter Reed is the first indication of why Lloyd Austin was hospitalized on New Year's Day. It still doesn't answer why no one was informed.
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A bill would make it mandatory for Pennsylvania lawmakers to forego pay during a budget impasse. At least one member says it could force votes for the wrong reason.
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Judges push back against Trump’s immunity claim in the election interference case
Lawyers for the former president made a sweeping argument that he enjoys blanket immunity from federal prosecution for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election result
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New Jersey lawmakers pass pay raises for themselves, the governor and other officials
If signed by Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, the bill won’t go into effect until 2026, after Murphy leaves office and lawmakers face voters in the regular 2025 general election.
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Defense secretary remains hospitalized as details emerge about delays in notification, even to Biden
The Pentagon’s failure to disclose Austin’s hospitalization reflects a stunning lack of transparency about his illness, how serious it was and when he may be released.
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