Government
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.
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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.
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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.”
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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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Delaware reports a record number of vacancies for state health, social service positions
More than 20 percent of jobs in the largest department in Delaware government are unfilled. State leaders hope better pay and funds for job training will help.
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Supreme Court student loan case: The arguments explained
So far, Republican-appointed judges have kept the Democratic president's plan from going into effect.
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As Republicans start investigating Biden, the White House war room is ready to fight
Polls indicate many Americans are skeptical of these investigations. The White House strategy is to reinforce that whenever possible.
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The Pa. House is getting ready to consider critical chamber rules. Here’s what you need to know
Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi (D., Berks) says he will introduce chamber rules this week that would give Republicans more power to set the legislative agenda.
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Jill Biden sees East Africa drought up close, seeks more aid
The first lady appealed for more countries to join in, saying “we cannot be the only ones” helping.
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Shapiro admin can do more as rollbacks to food and health benefits loom in Pa., experts say
Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians could lose their health insurance and nearly two million could face more food insecurity in the coming months.
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Philly City Council President Clarke opts not to run for re-election
Clarke has been head of council for more than a decade. He plans to stay active until his replacement is inaugurated.
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Parker gets her first endorsement in Philly mayoral race from Building Trades union
The union’s endorsement of Parker comes without support of the powerful electricians union, who abstained from the vote as they ponder who to support.
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The budget includes $10 million to reimburse providers caring for children from low-income families, and $12 million to make more families eligible for subsidized care.
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Listen 1:57The Pa. House is coming back with a Democratic majority. Will it finally be able to move forward?
The speaker of the Pennsylvania House is calling lawmakers back this week to address one topic and one topic only: giving childhood survivors of sexual abuse a chance to sue.
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The ‘wackadoodle’ foundation of Fox News’ election-fraud claims
A woman who said the wind talks to her put forth claims of election fraud in the 2020 presidential race that she admitted were "pretty wackadoodle."
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