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State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications

Pennsylvania Reps. Madeleine Dean and John Joyce have proposed bipartisan legislation that would allow nonprofit public libraries to continue to serve as passport acceptance.

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Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for U.S. climate change policy

The Obama-era policy determined that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare. Legal challenges are certain.

6 days ago

Gob. Matt Meyer presenta su propuesta de presupuesto
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El gobernador de Delaware, Matt Meyer, presenta su presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027, basado en recortes de gastos y aumentos de impuestos y tarifas

El presupuesto propuesto por Meyer “modernizaría” las tarifas de constitución de empresas y aumentaría los impuestos al tabaco para incrementar los ingresos estatales.

6 days ago

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Congresswoman Houlahan talks AI data centers, ICE and federal shutdown in annual address

“ICE is vastly, vastly overfunded,” said U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Chester County. “They have a budget that is larger than many countries' entire defense budgets.”

6 days ago

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New Jersey special election 2026: Former Congressman Tom Malinowski concedes primary to Analilia Mejia

The concession comes nearly a week after Election Day in the primary race to fill Mikie Sherrill’s U.S. House seat.

6 days ago

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New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill’s U.S. House seat

Sherrill vacated the seat after she won the governorship last year, opening up the competitive Democratic primary.

2 weeks ago

El gobernador Matt Meyer pronunció su discurso
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El gobernador de Delaware, Meyer, promete limitar el crecimiento del presupuesto en su discurso sobre el estado del estado

Meyer dijo que quiere crear más viviendas asequibles en todo el estado y criticó duramente los altos precios de la energía.

2 weeks ago

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Trump signs bill to end partial government shutdown, setting stage for next fight

The vote wraps up congressional work on 11 of the 12 annual appropriations bills, funding the vast majority of the government until Sept. 30.

2 weeks ago

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Shapiro wants more money for education, minimum wage increase in budget proposal

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget includes plans to spend $565 million to close long-standing gaps between wealthy and underfunded school districts.

2 weeks ago

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Sharif Street pulls ahead in fundraising for 3rd District congressional race

Candidates Dave Oxman and Ala Stanford loaned to their campaigns ahead of the May 19 primary, which now includes 13 candidates.

2 weeks ago

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Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avoid a partial shutdown

Even if the deal clears the Senate, it would need House approval.

2 weeks ago

Ask Governor Meyer
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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 01/29/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this January edition to address top issues for residents of the first state.

Air Date: January 29, 2026 9:00 pm

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Governor Matt Meyers speaking at budget address
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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer reveals his fiscal year 2027 budget, relying on spending cuts and tax and fee increases

Meyer’s recommended budget would "modernize" business formation fees and raise cigarette taxes to add state revenue.

3 weeks ago

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Lawmakers visit Delco’s William Penn School District to celebrate increased education budget

State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.

3 weeks ago

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Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
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Delaware Gov. Meyer promises to cap budget growth in State of the State speech

Meyer said he wants to create more statewide affordable housing and railed about high energy prices.

4 weeks ago

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