Government
New Jersey governor appoints first openly transgender cabinet member
Allison Chris Myers, a Navy veteran, will oversee the state’s Civil Services Commission.
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Democratic Sen. Warnock wins Georgia runoff against Walker
The victory by the state’s first Black senator ensures Democrats an outright majority in the chamber for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term.
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Nutter shares his personal experiences with being stopped, including during his time on City Council. He still supports the policy, as part of a broader policing plan.
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REAL ID enforcement is delayed again to 2025
The original deadline for the Transportation Security Administration and other federal agencies to only accept REAL ID-compliant cards was back in 2008.
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In tussle for Pennsylvania House leadership, parties clash over math and precedent
With a temporary even split in the PA House, Republicans and Democrats both argue they have a claim to control.
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Supreme Court weighs ‘most important case’ on democracy
A Republican-led challenge is asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and the preside
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FDA change ushers in cheaper, easier-to-get hearing aids
The Food and Drug Administration estimates that around 30 million people in the United States deal with hearing loss.
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Philly DA Krasner sues to stop lawmakers from removing him
Philadelphia, not the state House or Senate, has oversight over potential impeachment and removal of its district attorney, the lawsuit claims.
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Philly arts and culture get an unexpected $21.3 million from City Hall
City Hall’s midyear budget transfer pumps an unexpected surplus of public funds into the arts sector.
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N.J. domestic workers’ bill of rights moves ahead in the Senate despite GOP pushback
The legislation would provide privacy rights to domestic workers, and require employers and domestic employees to enter into a written contract.
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Pandemic curfew soon to be permanent fixture in Philly
City lawmakers say the goal is to keep young people safe inside at a time when city violence is high.
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Justices keep student loan cancellation blocked for now
The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter.
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The teams helping Josh Shapiro prepare to become Pa.’s governor include wealthy donors, Republicans
During Pennsylvania’s 2022 midterm election, members of Shapiro’s transition teams gave $805,000 to his campaign.
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N.J. Gov. Murphy doubles down on black bear hunt after judge issues temporary hold
A New Jersey appellate court judge issued an emergency stay Wednesday temporarily halting the hunt which was set to begin Monday.
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Does Central Jersey exist? Proposed tourism bill hopes to settle the debate
State Sen. Andrew Zwicker’s proposal to boost tourism in Central Jersey would put a clear definition on the often-debated region.
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