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Government

A person walks by displayed images of NFTs available for sale.
Politics & Policy

NFTs, digital assets could soon fall under new rules in New Jersey, as lawmakers discuss blockchain technology

Lobbyists say digital art and sports card sellers should be exempt from certain regulations under a new proposal in the New Jersey Legislature.

3 years ago

Debra Todd, seen from behind, administers the oath of office to Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Courts & Law

Event to mark Todd’s rise as first female Pa. chief justice

Pennsylvania state Supreme Court Justice Debra Todd is about to be formally installed as the state's chief justice. She is the first woman to hold that office.

3 years ago

Biden, wearing a baseball cap, speaks into a microphone.
NPR
Politics & Policy

Biden says he has ‘no regrets’ on how he’s handled classified documents discovery

The president says he and his lawyers are cooperating with the Department of Justice and that he has no regrets about how he and his team have handled the situation.

3 years ago

An upclose shot of Gov. John Carney speaking at a podium.
Politics & Policy

‘We’re on a roll now’: Delaware Gov. Carney cites economic progress in State of the State speech

The second-term governor cited new initiatives to improve education and housing opportunities — but also scolded constituents to stop littering.

3 years ago

the Westpark Apartments high-rise buildings in North Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphia Housing Authority moves closer to starting construction at Westpark complex

The vote comes after a three-year delay caused by the pandemic and political opposition. Construction is expected to start early next year.

3 years ago

Dr. Val Arkoosh walks to the podium
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County needs a new commissioner. Here’s how they’ll pick one

Montgomery County has to replace County Commissioner Val Arkoosh, who was tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to be Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Human Services.

3 years ago

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
NPR
Politics & Policy

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plans to leave office

Speaking to her party's annual caucus, 42-year-old Ardern said "it's time" for her to move on and that she "no longer had enough in the tank" for her premiership.

3 years ago

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks with reporters
Politics & Policy

U.S. Treasury buys time for Biden and GOP on debt limit deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

3 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol is shown in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.
Education

Pa. Senate advances bill to drop school religious garb ban

Pa. lawmakers are looking to remove a provision in state law that bars educators from wearing religious garb while in the classroom.

3 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaks into a microphone at his gubernatorial inauguration.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who has Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro nominated for his cabinet?

After winning the November 2022 election, Josh Shapiro gets to assemble a cabinet. His picks include Al Schmidt, Val Arkoosh, and Pat Browne.

3 years ago

Gov. Carney speaks with two other people.
Education

Gov. Carney seeks ‘significant’ raise for Delaware teachers to ease shortage

The governor’s budget includes a 9% increase in the state share, which funds about 70% of a teacher’s salary. Supporters want school boards to follow suit.

3 years ago

A bartender pours a drink into a martini glass at a bar.
Politics & Policy

N.J. bill would allow towns to get around state’s Prohibition-era liquor license cap

The legislation would enable eligible towns to circumvent the cap — essentially allowing them to bid for inactive licenses in another town.

3 years ago

Kingsessing Recreation Center renovations, one of Rebuild's largest projects, are finally due to start this year.
Community
Billy Penn

More than 20 rec centers and playgrounds: What’s coming in Rebuild’s biggest year yet

Momentum like this has been a long time coming for Philadelphia’s signature public works project.

3 years ago

Josh Shapiro is sworn in as Pennsylvania's 48th governor on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa
Politics & Policy

Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor

Shapiro will be the first governor of Pennsylvania since 1966 to be elected to succeed a member of his own party.

3 years ago

Josh Shapiro is seen entering a vehicle
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Secrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor. It may be a sign of what’s to come

The incoming Democratic governor had transition advisors sign NDAs, and isn’t sharing which private donors are paying for his inauguration.

3 years ago

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