
Government
Advocacy groups push for passage of same-day voter registration law in N.J.
Organizers and supporters of a same-day voter registration bill said the measure would boost voter turnout, especially among young voters and communities of color.
3 years ago
Time to retool census? Some think so after many were underrepresented
Results released last week showed Black, Hispanic and American Indian residents were undercounted in greater rates in 2020 than a decade ago.
3 years ago
Confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson begin Monday. Here’s what to expect
Next week the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson, the federal judge President Biden has tapped as his Supreme Court nominee.
3 years ago
House passes bill to prohibit discrimination based on hair
The Crown Act bill would make it explicit that such discrimination is a violation of federal civil rights law. The bill now goes to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain.
3 years ago
Shapiro rolls out first tax relief plan of the Pa. governor’s race
Shapiro’s plan comes out as high gas prices have made cutting gas taxes a hot topic. Shapiro says households could get a $250 payment for each passenger vehicle.
3 years ago
In video call, Biden presses China’s Xi on Russia support
The U.S. is looking to deter Beijing from providing military or economic assistance for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
3 years ago
Need a new roof? One Pa. lawmaker wants to help pay for home repairs for those who can’t afford it
Lawmaker’s proposal would provide $50,000 to make home repairs and weatherization improvements to help Pennsylvanians stay in their homes.
3 years ago
$36 million federal grant to help reduce homelessness in Philadelphia
The HUD funds will support existing programs working to provide housing and other assistance through the city’s Office of Housing Services.
3 years ago
The House approves a bill to suspend trade relations with Russia and Belarus
The bill suspends normal trade relations with the countries, another move to squeeze them economically in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.
3 years ago
A listening tour has surfaced new suggestions — but some of them are already in the works.
3 years ago
Ask Governor Murphy: Submit your question
WHYY, WBGO, and WNYC present “Ask Governor Murphy” — a live, monthly call-in show during which Gov. Murphy answers your most pressing questions.
3 years ago
Philly restaurants express frustration with ‘streetery’ regulations
Streeteries have been a godsend for restaurants during these two last years of the pandemic, but owners aren’t happy with proposed new rules.
3 years ago
Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s.
3 years ago
N.J. committees approve measures regulating cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies
The first steps in regulating cryptocurrency in New Jersey are underway. The goal is to provide transparency, consumer protections, and a licensing structure for both operator
3 years ago
Fed nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin withdraws after fight over her climate change stance
She attracted Republican opposition after calling on bank regulators to monitor the financial risks from climate change.
3 years ago