Government
Pennsylvania aims to expand breast cancer screenings
Under the bill, health insurers must cover out-of-pocket costs for patients who are deemed to be at risk when they undergo a second screening during a coverage year.
3 years ago
House Republicans pass U.S. debt bill, push Biden on spending
The president says he's happy to talk with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but will not negotiate over America's legal debt obligations.
3 years ago
U.S. to dock nuclear subs in South Korea for 1st time in 40 years
The dock visits are a key element of what’s called the “Washington Declaration.”
3 years ago
China, Ukraine leaders speak for first time since war began
In the call that lasted nearly an hour, Beijing said it wanted to send an envoy to Kyiv to serve as a mediator to pursue a “political settlement.”
3 years ago
Montana transgender lawmaker barred by GOP from House floor
The punishment of the freshman lawmaker caps a weeklong standoff between House Democrats and Republicans.
3 years ago
Grandma didn’t pay taxes. Now her house is focus of property rights test case
At issue in the case before the Supreme Court is the way at least a dozen states handle the sale of homes to pay off overdue taxes.
3 years ago
Lawmakers are considering establishing a yearly cost-of-living rate adjustment for adult disability and mental health services.
3 years ago
Bill aims to increase max penalty for illegal dumping in Philadelphia
The bill is aimed at businesses that dump illegally because the fines are cheaper than legal disposal fees.
3 years ago
President Biden officially declares he’s running for reelection
Biden's entry now sets up a potential rematch with former President Donald Trump.
4 years ago
The judge’s decision doesn’t address whether the candidate or the dark-money Super PAC broke any rules or owe any fines.
4 years ago
Justice Thomas gifts scandal highlights ‘double standard’ for ethics in government
The Project on Government Oversight last week sent a 20-page letter to the Justice Department urging action against Thomas — either civilly or criminally.
4 years ago
What exactly is ranked-choice voting, and how would it change the Philly mayor’s race?
Advocates say RCV produces more “consensus” winners — candidates preferred by at least half the electorate, even if they’re not everyone’s first choice.
4 years ago
Philadelphia faith leaders stress importance of connecting whilst ‘Breaking Fast, Confronting Hate’
The event took place on the final day of Ramadan. The rare convergence this year of the three Abrahamic faith observances was a focal point of the speakers’ addresses.
4 years ago
Civil rights on hold? Chester’s bankruptcy freezes all litigation against the city
Chester’s bankruptcy filing has not only halted cases — people with judgments and settlements against the city will likely be left with just pennies on the dollar.
4 years ago
Listen 4:16John Fetterman wants to ‘pay it forward’ by speaking openly about his depression
The Pennsylvania freshman senator is back to work on Capitol Hill after admitting himself to a hospital to seek treatment for clinical depression in February.
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