Government
The Senate is nearing a deal on immigration that could also lower food prices
Two Senators are closer then ever before on an immigration-related bill that would provide a much-needed workforce for agriculture. But can they get the Farm Bureau on board?
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New Pa. budget injects $125M into private school tax credit program that lacks basic accountability
A lack of transparency baked into state law makes it impossible to determine whether the program is actually improving outcomes for students who receive tuition assistance.
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N.J. law waives graduation test for Class of 2023, incoming high school seniors react
New Jersey is one of only two dozen states in the U.S. to require exams to graduate.
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New Jersey’s deficit grew by $44 billion last year, as state rakes in record surplus
More than three-quarters of New Jersey’s debt comes from non-bonded obligations such as benefits for current and retired state workers.
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No major problems with ballot drop boxes in 2020, AP finds
The survey revealed no cases of fraud, vandalism or theft that could have affected the 2020 results.
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Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Pennsylvania lawmakers, underscoring the critical role that their state will play in deciding the fate of reproductive rights.
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Florida ice cream company Big Olaf recalls its products following a listeria outbreak
An outbreak in Big Olaf ice cream products that has sickened nearly two dozen people in 10 states forced the brand to recall all of its flavors and products, the FDA says.
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Biden vowing ‘strong’ climate action despite dual setbacks
On Friday, Biden said “action on climate change and clean energy remains more urgent than ever.″
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The 36-year-old Wilmington native has been Gov. John Carney’s chief of staff since 2019. Now she’s moving to the White House.
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Prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for armed Capitol rioter
If a judge accepts the recommendation, Reffitt’s prison sentence would be nearly three times longer than any of the more than 200 other defendants who have been sentenced.
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Biden’s Saudi visit aims to balance rights, oil, security
This was Biden's first meeting with the Saudi crown prince, who is the presumed heir to the throne held by his father, King Salman.
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Murphy takes over governors association amid tensions, feuds
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey has taken over as the leader of the nation’s nonpartisan governors’ association in a time of deep divide between the states.
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House votes to restore abortion rights, Senate odds dim
The House also passed a separate bill to prohibit punishment for a woman or child who decides to travel to another state to get an abortion.
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Calls grow louder to remove Delaware auditor after conviction
Delaware lawmakers renew call for governor to oust Delaware Auditor Kathleen McGuiness two weeks after her conviction on official misconduct.
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Explainer: The state of abortion rights in Pennsylvania, and who’s trying to change it
It’s still legal in the commonwealth, but a lot depends on the November election.
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