Government
Pa. House votes against taking up gun bill after Texas school shooting
The bill has spent more than a year in the Judiciary Committee, where the Republican chairman has bottled up most proposals to regulate or restrict firearms.
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Chester officials and the state-appointed receiver responsible for saving the city’s worsening finances discussed the few remaining options for Chester.
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Biden says ‘we have to act’ after Texas school shooting
President Biden delivered an emotional call for new restrictions on firearms after a gunman opened fire at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday.
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Sen. Chris Murphy begs for gun compromise after Texas shooting
The Democrat gave an impassioned speech, urging his colleagues to finally find a compromise.
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Biden to sign policing order on Floyd anniversary: AP source
The executive order includes changes to policies on use of force and restrictions on the flow of surplus military hardware to local police.
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After primary, Mastriano rejoins closed Senate GOP meetings
Fallout from last week’s primary election in Pennsylvania is playing out in the General Assembly.
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Marijuana veto: Gov. Carney refuses to sign legislation making recreational pot use legal
Carney vetoes a bill passed earlier this month that would have allowed recreational marijuana use in the First State. He says it’s not in the state’s best interest.
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Councilmember Jamie Gauthier said she’ll be “working with stakeholders” on a resolution.
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Councilmember Brooks’ “Restore Community Land” plan would address bank-owned properties from a failed bond deal from 1997.
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Philly voters poised to consider creating Department of Aviation
Currently inside the city Commerce Department, the referendum could make it a cabinet-level department to be more competitive with other major cities.
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Pa. GOP’s 2020 election inquiry contract extended by 6 months
The contract is to last for another six months, through Nov. 18, under an extension signed last week by Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward.
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Sajda “Purple” Blackwell and her husband Tommy Blackwell have long been running neighborhood patrols, food distributions and other events intended to curb gun violence.
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Biden signs $40B for Ukraine assistance during Asia trip
Biden signed the legislation while he was traveling in Seoul, South Korea, after the bill was flown to him during his first visit to the region as president.
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Council considering competing property tax relief bills as budget negotiations loom
The mayor wants to increase the Philly’s homestead property exemption. Councilmember Brian O’Neill wants to double it to the state’s limit.
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Judge rules that pandemic border restrictions must continue, a win for GOP-led states
A federal judge in Louisiana has blocked the Biden administration from lifting the pandemic border restrictions known as Title 42, which were set to end on Monday.
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