Government
New map of Pennsylvania legislative districts approved
The five-member commission redrawing the boundaries of Pennsylvania’s state legislative districts voted to approve new maps for the next decade.
3 years ago
City Controller seeking help in review of Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia’s City Controller is establishing a community council to assist in a review of the city’s police department.
3 years ago
Gov. Tom Wolf, Democrats outline a proposal for $1.7 billion in pandemic funds
The plan includes spending money on workers, environmental programs, and a one-time property tax subsidy for lower-income homeowners and renters.
3 years ago
‘Poison is in the dose’: Philly aims to limit environmental hazards with new legislation
Philly Councilmember Helen Gym plans to introduce legislation Thursday that could protect already overburdened communities by keeping additional pollution out.
3 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court to decide congressional map, with conservative judge as special master
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court is appointing a conservative Commonwealth Court judge to pick the state’s new congressional map.
3 years ago
Covanta renews incinerator contract with Chester. City’s receiver says it missed out on $10M
An 2017 agreement means the cash-strapped city will get less per ton of trash brought in by a big customer — the county Solid Waste Authority.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Democrats select state lawmaker to replace convicted Councilmember Bobby Henon
Mike Driscoll has been picked by ward leaders to be the Democratic candidate in a special election, virtually ensuring he will replace Bobby Henon on City Council.
3 years ago
Split among 4 candidates, Pa. Democrats fail to endorse one for U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, fell short, with 159 votes; He would have needed 176 for the endorsement. AG Josh Shapiro got the nod for governor.
3 years ago
The Jan. 6 panel subpoenas 14 people in fake electors scheme tied to Trump
The 14 people are tied to an effort to put forth false electors as President Donald Trump sought to stay in office after losing the 2020 election.
3 years ago
Gov. Tom Wolf vetoes Pa. congressional map sent to him by Republicans
In his veto message, the Democratic governor said the map failed “the test of fundamental fairness.”
3 years ago
Carney unveils nearly $5 billion Delaware budget plan
Gov. John Carney’s latest spending plan increases state spending by 4.6% over the current year and is reflective of strong revenue numbers.
3 years ago
New N.J. law aims to help people with disabilities find and keep state jobs
The new program is focused on expanding employment opportunities at New Jersey’s state agencies.
3 years ago
Justice Stephen Breyer, an influential liberal on the Supreme Court, to retire
Breyer's retirement gives President Biden his first opportunity to name a new justice to the court.
3 years ago
Pelosi is running for reelection but is silent on a bid to retain her leadership post
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who's 81, did not say whether she will stick by a pledge she made in 2018 to limit her tenure in elected leadership.
3 years ago