Government
‘Very serious stakes’: Why Pa.’s doctors are rallying against Oz’s Senate bid
Motivated by threats to abortion rights and declining trust in the medical field, doctors are breaking tradition and organizing against Dr. Mehmet Oz in his bid for U.S. Senat
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GOP hopefuls turn to Pence to broaden appeal before election
In the final weeks of the 2022 election, Pence has emerged as an in-demand draw for Republican candidates.
4 years ago
Biden turning to Trump-era rule to expel Venezuelan migrants
Biden has invoked a Trump-era rule that Biden’s Justice Department is fighting in court.
4 years ago
Campaign finance record broken in Pennsylvania governor race
Campaign finance filings show Shapiro has outspent Mastriano by 16 to 1 in the 2021-22 campaign cycle.
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Delaware voter registration deadline is Saturday
Earlier this month, Delaware’s top court ruled against the state’s same-day voter registration law. That means all voters must be registered by Oct.15.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania moves to limit PFAS in drinking water
A Pennsylvania environmental board has advanced a measure to restrict the amount of PFAS permitted in drinking water.
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A tree falls in Tioga to signal the start of an effort to clean alleyways of vegetation
The goal is to restore access to city alleyways choked off by trees and other vegetation.
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Why Pa. election officials still can’t start processing mail ballots before Election Day
Getting an accurate vote count could take “several days’ worth of work,” Pa. Acting Secretary of State Leigh Chapman said earlier this week.
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Lawmakers unveil initiative to make N.J. home to the nation’s ‘toughest gun laws’
The legislation includes more comprehensive background checks and a ban on carrying handguns in government buildings, sporting arenas, and bars.
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Philly’s eviction diversion program poised for 18-month extension
The acclaimed program was slated to expire at the end of the year. It is now poised to operate through the first half of 2024.
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New Jersey 3rd Congressional District Candidates’ Forum hosted by League of Women Voters and WHYY
The participating candidates were incumbent Andy Kim (Democrat), Christopher Russomanno (Libertarian) and Gregory Sobocinski (God Save America).
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Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump, shows startling new video
Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, the panel's vice-chair, says, “We must seek the testimony under oath of January 6th’s central player ... the man who set this all in motion."
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Pennsylvania’s Latino population is growing. Experts across political advocacy and polling across the state say ignoring them is a long-standing problem.
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Listen 3:05Shapiro touts pro-union stance during campaign stop in Philadelphia
Shapiro painted his opponent, Republican State Sen. Doug Mastriano, as being a “right-to-work” candidate during his stop in Philly.
4 years ago
Philly teens’ summer curfew could soon be permanent
The curfew would remain at 9:30 p.m. for those 13 and under and 10 p.m. for those 14 and up if the full council approves the regulation.
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