Government
New Pa. House rules expand who can file a sexual harassment complaint against lawmakers
Previous chamber rules had allowed only state House members and employees to file harassment complaints with the chamber’s ethics committee.
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Lobbyist says she was sexually harassed by Delco lawmaker Mike Zabel, calls on him to resign
A lobbyist for one of Pennsylvania’s most influential unions says state Rep. Mike Zabel (D., Delaware) sexually harassed her, and is calling for him to resign.
3 years ago
Former Councilmember Bobby Henon sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes
The ex-lawmaker from Northeast Philly was convicted last year after a federal investigation into the John Dougherty-led IBEW Local 98 union.
3 years ago
Pa. judges offer conflicting opinions on whether fraud evidence is needed for recount requests
The confusion stems from two seemingly contradictory sections of the state law.
3 years ago
Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end
Millions of Americans will have less to spend on groceries as emergency food assistance that Congress enacted early in the pandemic has ended.
3 years ago
5 things to know about Joanna McClinton, Pa.’s first Black woman House speaker
The former public defender and criminal justice champion is the first rep from Philly to hold the seat in over a decade — and the first Philly Democrat since the 90s.
3 years ago
Conservative and liberals split at Supreme Court over Biden student loan plan
A majority of the court's conservatives indicating great skepticism over the president's loan-forgiveness plan.
3 years ago
The Democrat’s record $53 billion budget plan also calls for the renewal of the ANCHOR property tax relief program and the expansion of the Senior Freeze property tax program.
3 years ago
Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.
3 years ago
Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary
Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year.
3 years ago
Will the massive public space initiative be a priority once Kenney is gone? Its future is unclear.
3 years ago
Joanna McClinton elected first female speaker of the Pa. House as Mark Rozzi steps down
The leadership reshuffling came nearly two months after Rep. Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat, became the surprise choice for speaker.
3 years ago
New Jersey lawmakers pass dozens of bills as budget season kicks off
The Legislature sprinted through several issues, passing bills that address sexual extortion, high school dropout rates, youth suicide, and more.
3 years ago
White House: No more TikTok on gov’t devices within 30 days
The Office of Management and Budget calls the guidance, issued Monday, a “critical step forward in addressing the risks presented by the app to sensitive government data.”
3 years ago
Fetterman ‘on path to recovery,’ will be out for more weeks
Fetterman communications director Joe Calvello said in a statement Monday that the senator's recovery will be a "weeks-long process.”
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