Government Accountability
The U.S. could slash climate pollution, but it might not be enough, a new report says
The Inflation Reduction Act could help the U.S. cut greenhouse gas pollution up to 42% from 2005 levels by 2030.
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Here’s where the criminal and civil cases facing Trump stand
Former President Donald Trump faces a number of criminal charges in two cases — but that may not be all, as he faces scrutiny in other probes.
3 years ago
Dark money group puts pressure on Pa. lawmakers after Shapiro vows voucher veto
The group running the attack ads, Commonwealth Action, is not required to disclose its donors.
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A Pa. House Democrat is resigning amid the budget impasse, costing the caucus its one-vote advantage
The Pa. state House will be tied 101 to 101 between Democrats and Republicans.
3 years ago
Michigan charges 16 fake electors for Donald Trump with election law and forgery felonies
The group includes Republican National Committeewoman Kathy Berden and Meshawn Maddock, former co-chair of the Michigan Republican Party.
3 years ago
Judge hears arguments for the timing of the Trump classified documents trial
Federal prosecutors want to proceed with a speedy trial to begin in December. But Trump's lawyers are seeking a delay until after the 2024 presidential election
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Such a letter often can precede an indictment; Trump got one ahead of being charged last month in a separate investigation into the mishandling of classified documents.
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Pa. Lt. Gov. Davis announces upcoming statewide gun violence plan in Germantown
State Representative Stephen Kinsey and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis hosted a roundtable discussion on gun violence.
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Two years later, ‘sky-high’ water bills are ~still~ leaving Philly customers in shock
PWD is well aware of the issue, but says there’s nothing more it can do.
3 years ago
New scorecard gives a ‘C’ to N.J. lawmakers on racial equity issues
Lawmakers were judged on their voting records and bill sponsorship across several pillars, including economic issues, housing, criminal justice, and more.
3 years ago
Listen 0:54Special counsel calls for a speedy trial in Trump’s documents case
Lawyers for the special counsel team pushed back on a bid by former President Donald Trump for an indefinite delay in the case, calling some of his arguments "baseless."
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The meeting, which focused on "transparency and accountability," also stressed the importance of collaboration to address the gun violence crisis.
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A grand jury sworn in Tuesday could decide whether Trump is charged over Georgia’s 2020 election
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has been investigating since shortly after Trump called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.
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Trump lawyers ask judge to postpone trial without setting a date in classified documents case
Trump was charged in a 38-count indictment with conspiring to hide classified documents at Mar-a-Lago from federal investigators.
3 years ago
Rocky governance persists in tiny Pa. borough that hired Tamir Rice’s killer
A year after Tioga hired the police officer who killed Tamir Rice, borough officials who promised changes struggle with persisting issues.
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