Government
Gun rights advocates challenge Delaware’s new ban on assault-style weapons in federal court
The lawsuit argues that AR-15 rifles and similar weapons have long been in “common use” and that gives them protection under the U.S. and Delaware constitutions.
3 years ago
The state’s new budget pays off $42 million in debt, but backers say a bigger policy change is needed to prepare the system for future downturns.
3 years ago
Trump didn’t act and didn’t want to, plus 4 other takeaways from the Jan. 6 hearings
The committee, across eight hearings, has built a case – more political than legal – that Trump, who continues to lie about the election, is not fit for the office.
3 years ago
Upper Darby government feuds as $35 million in ARPA funds remain unspent months later
Two investigations, three court actions, and six months later — federal COVID-19 relief funds have yet to be spent in Upper Darby after a portion was alleged to be missing.
3 years ago
Supreme Court won’t let Biden implement immigration policy
The court’s order Thursday leaves the policy frozen nationwide for now.
3 years ago
N.J. becomes 47th state to require police officers to obtain a license
Under the new law, licenses will not be issued to people convicted of crimes or active members of anti-government and hate groups.
3 years ago
New report details pandemic impact on Philly housing and homelessness
CARES Act funds kept more people off the street, but also led to some renters struggling through lapses in housing inspections.
3 years ago
Unresolved issues have Pa. election experts planning for a rough 2022 midterm
Three Pa. counties still haven’t certified their May primary balloting, and a cascade of lawsuits create uncertainty over how 2022 votes will be counted.
3 years ago
Mayor Kenney said he hasn’t visited gun violence victims — his office says otherwise
Mayor Kenney, police, and city officials say they’re committed to addressing issues in grant money and curfews.
3 years ago
Former White House aides to testify at next Jan. 6 hearing
Two former White House aides are expected to testify at the House Jan. 6 committee's prime-time hearing Thursday.
3 years ago
The Senate is nearing a deal on immigration that could also lower food prices
Two Senators are closer then ever before on an immigration-related bill that would provide a much-needed workforce for agriculture. But can they get the Farm Bureau on board?
3 years ago
New Pa. budget injects $125M into private school tax credit program that lacks basic accountability
A lack of transparency baked into state law makes it impossible to determine whether the program is actually improving outcomes for students who receive tuition assistance.
3 years ago
N.J. law waives graduation test for Class of 2023, incoming high school seniors react
New Jersey is one of only two dozen states in the U.S. to require exams to graduate.
3 years ago
New Jersey’s deficit grew by $44 billion last year, as state rakes in record surplus
More than three-quarters of New Jersey’s debt comes from non-bonded obligations such as benefits for current and retired state workers.
3 years ago
No major problems with ballot drop boxes in 2020, AP finds
The survey revealed no cases of fraud, vandalism or theft that could have affected the 2020 results.
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