Government
What is the independent state legislature doctrine, and why does it matter for Pa.?
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider a case that could reshape election policy across the country, including in Pennsylvania.
4 years ago
Pa. budget would leave billions unspent, boost education funding
Pennsylvania lawmakers are starting to wrap up the state budget a week after the annual spending plan was due to be completed when the state's fiscal year ended.
4 years ago
Biden signs order on abortion access after high court ruling
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to protect access to abortion as he faced mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful on the subject.
4 years ago
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Trumka, Biles, McCain, Giffords
Others receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom are actor Denzel Washington and the late Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain.
4 years ago
Signs of trouble emerge in talks on late Pennsylvania budget
It's been a week since the annual spending plan was due to be completed when the state's fiscal year ended last Thursday.
4 years ago
Big change to widely-used property tax program now Philly law. Related relief measures to follow
Nearly 80% of homeowners in Philly are currently enrolled in the city’s Homestead Exemption program. All of them will see their property values cut by $80,000.
4 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Residents react to mayor’s comments about wanting to leave office
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hits the streets to survey residents’ thoughts and attitudes towards the mayor’s comments.
4 years ago
Listen 5:14Biden tells Griner’s wife he’s working to get her home
Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, comes after Brittney Griner wrote Biden a letter on Monday.
4 years ago
Philly public defenders, staff to get pay raise
Almost $6 million will be split among attorneys and support staff in an effort to gain pay parity with prosecutors.
4 years ago
Trump White House counsel Cipollone to testify to January 6 panel
Pat Cipollone, Donald Trump’s former White House counsel, is scheduled to testify Friday before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
4 years ago
Increase in attacks on Philly parking officers leads to de-escalation training
The number of physical and verbal assaults on Philadelphia Parking Authority officers has been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
Jim Kenney is looking forward to not being mayor. What would happen if he resigns?
With a year and a half left in his term, Philadelphia’s 99th mayor once again faces mounting calls for his resignation.
4 years ago
Capitol quiet during 5th day without new Pennsylvania budget
Most Pennsylvania lawmakers are absent from the state Capitol five days into the new budget year.
4 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy signs sweeping gun control measures into law
At a press conference held in Metuchen, Murphy signed seven new laws in total.
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