Government

If enacted, New York City would become the largest jurisdiction in the U.S. to allow legal permanent residents to vote in municipal elections.

The two maps released late Wednesday would likely be better for GOP candidates than the current, court-drawn map is, but lawmakers say neither will be their final draft.

The bill expressly bars residents and auto businesses from using public sidewalks and streets to repair and sell cars.

Casinos and cigar lounges are exempted from a statewide smoking ban in indoor public facilities and workplaces. Workers say that should no longer be the case.

Wilmington City Council members sparred over a plan to halt water shut-offs for residents who are overdue on their bills.

The National Defense Authorization Act would also overhaul the military justice system.

Congress is setting up a complicated process that could avoid a potential federal default.

U.S. District Court Judge R. Stan Baker, in Augusta, Georgia, issued a stay to bar enforcement of the mandate nationwide.

The state of Pennsylvania has awarded $6.6 million for redevelopment of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life synagogue, where a gunman killed 11 people in 2018.

The House GOP caucus promised the “most transparent” congressional redistricting process ever. Advocates for redistricting reform worry it’s empty talk with less than two mont

The first municipal public bank in the country could be coming to Philadelphia now that legislation is moving forward in City Council.

Legislation has been introduced to clarify conflicts of interest in Philadelphia City Council, though officials say the conviction of a member has nothing to do with it.

Congress has less than three weeks to resolve differences that have plagued both parties for the entire year.

The measure now heads to the Senate, where prospects for quick passage are in doubt ahead of a Friday deadline.