
Government Accountability
If Roe v. Wade falls, Pennsylvania’s pro-life Sen. Bob Casey becomes a linchpin in abortion rights
He was one of two Dems who didn’t join 48 other senators in co-sponsoring the Women’s Health Protection Act.
3 years ago
Trump election probe special grand jury selected in Atlanta
A special grand jury was selected Monday for the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia.
3 years ago
Evidence mounts of GOP involvement in Trump election schemes
Testimony released by the House Jan. 6 panel shows the deep involvement of some House Republicans in President Donald Trump’s desperate attempt to stay in power.
3 years ago
GOP candidate in Pennsylvania primary hit with protective order
Teddy Daniels was accused of making threats, saying he would kill the family dog and grabbing his wife by the shirt.
3 years ago
Pa. lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation
Pennsylvania lawmakers say the legislation would help reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits.
3 years ago
Poll: Quality of life good in N.J., but people want to leave due to costs and taxes
Nearly two-thirds surveyed in a Monmouth University poll say they would like to leave New Jersey because it costs too much.
3 years ago
Official: Meadows had been warned of possible 1/6 violence
A special assistant in the Trump White House, told the committee “there were concerns brought forward” to Meadows before the storming of the Capitol on Jan. 6.
3 years ago
Ex-Delaware legislator acquitted of falsifying alcohol testing records of state employees
Walker was charged in her role as deputy director at the state agency that stores and tests drugs seized by police. She is now state director of nursing.
3 years ago
After a detailed investigation of the city’s child welfare system, a City Council committee issued an urgent call for wholesale reforms.
3 years ago
Kenyatta Johnson back in City Council after mistrial in his bribery case
After a hung jury abruptly ended his federal bribery trial, it was business as usual for the Second District council member.
3 years ago
Delaware state senator reinstated to legislative committees months after acquittal
State Sen. Darius Brown has been reinstated to two legislative committees after being acquitted of assault.
3 years ago
Judge declares a mistrial in Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson trial
The verdict followed roughly three weeks of testimony in the federal trial. Johnson’s political future was at stake. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.
3 years ago
Listen 5:16Biden finalizes rule restoring broad environmental review of big projects
A rule finalized Tuesday will restore key provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, a bedrock environmental law.
3 years ago
Across Pa., progressive incumbent Dems aren’t getting party endorsements
The candidates — mostly women — are being given explanations that have a familiar ring in several corners of the state.
3 years ago
Delaware County Solid Waste Authority approves contract with controversial incineration company
DCSWA voted 6-1 Wednesday in favor of maintaining a relationship with Covanta — the company at the center of environmental justice concerns in Chester.
3 years ago