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Government

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Politics & Policy

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?

4 years ago

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Education
Spotlight PA

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.

4 years ago

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Education

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.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris listens to Pennsylvania lawmakers discuss abortion rights. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Vice President Kamala Harris calls for abortion protections, campaigns for Fetterman and Shapiro during Philadelphia visit

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Pennsylvania lawmakers, underscoring the critical role that their state will play in deciding the fate of reproductive rights.

4 years ago

Sixteen out of the 17 flavors of Big Olaf ice cream samples tested came back positive for listeria, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
NPR
Health

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.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Biden vowing ‘strong’ climate action despite dual setbacks

On Friday, Biden said “action on climate change and clean energy remains more urgent than ever.″

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

‘Incredible ability to translate your thoughts’: Gov. Carney’s wordsmith is President Biden’s newest speechwriter

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.

4 years ago

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Courts & Law

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.

4 years ago

In this image released by the Saudi Royal Palace, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, greets President Joe Biden with a fist bump after his arrival at Al-Salam palace in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, July 15, 2022. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., accompanied by female House Democrats, speaks at an event ahead of a House vote on the Women's Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, July 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

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