Government
Pennsylvania court decision does little to clear up confusion over fixing mail ballots
Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler dismissed a case brought by the Republican National Committee last year
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5 things we learned from the Senate hearing on the Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Policymakers will be debating whether new laws, rules, or attitudes are needed to keep other banks from going under.
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Philadelphia wants to be able to stash more cash for a hypothetical ‘rainy day’
A question on the May 16 primary ballot asks voters to approve changes to a complicated financial formula, with the goal of building a better financial reserve.
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Delaware County law enforcement plans to build a ‘real-time crime center’
The law enforcement community envisions eventually asking the public to give police live access to their own private security feeds.
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Listen 1:10Some of the emails obtained by WHYY News appear to commend someone who spoke out against Black Lives Matter signs at their school.
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Trio of leading women in Philly government honored by City Council
The resolutions are part of the council’s recognition of Women’s History Month.
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How Local Government Works: A basic guide to requesting public records in Pa.
Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law grants public access to all government records unless their disclosure is barred due to specific exceptions.
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Pennsylvania judge dismisses latest GOP mail ballot lawsuit
A Pennsylvania judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the GOP aimed at preventing counties from helping voters ensure their mail-in ballots counted.
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Democrats, marchers press gun violence debate at Pa. Capitol
Thursday's March For Our Lives rally marks its fifth anniversary since its inception after a 2018 mass shooting at a Florida high school.
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Still trying to quit that gym membership? The FTC is proposing a rule that could help
The Federal Trade Commission gets thousands of complaints a year from customers trapped in memberships they don't want. Its "Click to Cancel" proposal aims to change that.
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Fetterman expected back ‘soon,’ but no certain timeline yet
Fetterman's office says he's expected to return to the chamber soon after seeking inpatient treatment for clinical depression.
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Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says
A new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.
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Women have more power than ever in Pennsylvania’s legislature, but lawmakers say big hurdles remain
Less than one-third of the members of the state legislature are women — 80 of the 253 lawmakers who serve in the state House and Senate.
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TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears
TikTok has acquired 150 million American users but is under increasing pressure from U.S. officials concerned about data security and user safety.
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Philly mayoral candidates discuss school conditions, gun violence during forum
The systems in place “are institutionally designed to shatter dreams and fill prisons,” one student told candidates.
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