Government
Activists hold voter rally to mark the 151st anniversary of Octavius Catto’s assassination
The assassination of the civil rights champion was used as an example of why voting is so important for everyone.
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Free tuition for Indigenous people to public universities across Pennsylvania? A bill is on the way
State Rep. Rabb plans to introduce a series of legislation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, but more is on the way for Native American Heritage Month.
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Election officials worry about potential poll worker interference this November
The vast majority of American poll workers step up to ensure that elections are safe and fair. But some officials are worried that nefarious actors may infiltrate this year.
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Delaware Supreme Court strikes down no-excuse mail-in voting
The ruling came one day after a hearing on whether to affirm or overturn a Chancery Court ruling last month that said the new law violated the state Constitution.
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Low-performing nursing homes may soon be subject to sanctions in New Jersey
Underperforming nursing homes would be subject to potential punitive actions by the state, including Medicaid enrollments restrictions and reducing funding.
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Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana
He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast majority of marijuana possession cases.
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Here is where the top two candidates for governor stand on issues related to higher education in Pennsylvania.
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Philly’s city flag is over 120 years old. It’s time for something new
Philadelphia’s current flag was designed back in 1895. It’s time for a new municipal flag design that represents our city’s culture, history, and future.
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New Jersey child tax credit signed into law, GOP wants more tax reform
Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris) suggested that lawmakers index tax brackets to account for historic inflation rates.
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After 30 years, a ‘champion of our seniors’ steps down from Wilmington City Council
City voters elected Loretta Walsh to an at-large Council seat eight times over nearly four decades. She urges council members to “remember why they ran.”
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The landmark Voting Rights Act faces further dismantling at the Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on Tuesday in a case that could put another nail in the coffin of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
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‘Bill of rights’ for temporary workers back in play after Murphy’s veto
The measure would require temporary work agencies to provide contracted temporary workers with pertinent information such as job location, terms, and compensation.
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Si desea votar por correo en las elecciones generales de 2022 en Pensilvania, debe presentar su solicitud antes de las 5 p.m. del 1 de noviembre.
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The mail voting process can be confusing and has been made even more so by legal challenges and disinformation undermining faith in elections. Here's what you need to know.
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The Supreme Court will begin a new term with more contentious cases on its docket
The fate of affirmative action programs in college admissions, redistricting, and elections are in the hands of the justices as the U.S. Supreme Court begins its new term.
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