Government
Study at issue in Pa. school funding case revised to show low-income students get less
Researchers acknowledged Monday that an analysis used by Pa. officials to argue that the state’s funding system doesn’t shortchange low-income students was flawed.
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Norcross’ plan to go after big oil to lower gas prices and why it might not work
Norcross wants to suspend the federal gas tax while going after big oil profits to discourage price gouging. But there’s no gouging happening, said one analyst.
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What you should know about Pa. voter rights for the 2022 election
Pennsylvania’s general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Here’s what you should know about voter rights before you cast your ballot.
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Amid Trump-initiated turbulence in the Pa. governor race, Dave White makes his move
With the Trump endorsement of Mehmet Oz in the GOP Senate primary and the former president’s attacks on Bill McSwain, White sees an opening to exploit.
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Ukraine leader pushes for more arms; U.S. officials to visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed the West for more powerful weapons as he prepared to meet with top U.S. officials in the war-torn country’s capital.
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Philadelphia lawmakers question nonfunctioning city surveillance cameras
City Council members questioned surveillance cameras that are not working, and how to move cameras from place to place to catch trash dumpers.
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More cash to pay for elections? The mayor’s office doesn’t trust the math
The explosive increase in mail balloting and new voting machines have the officials running Philly elections and the mayor’s office at odds over funding.
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New group to monitor Philly police following car stop reforms
The Driving Equality Accountability Group will keep a close eye on how regulations limiting Philly police car stops for minor infractions are being implemented.
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Why France’s presidential election matters far beyond its borders
French voters cast their ballots Sunday. Polls show incumbent president Emmanuel Macron ahead of his rival, populist candidate Marine Le Pen.
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Public space is an anti-violence solution, leaders say, but the department is underfunded and understaffed.
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Philly city government needs to take more action on climate change
In spite of efforts to preserve Philly’s natural environment, recent actions call into question whether city government is failing the climate challenge.
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Officials unveil ambitious plan to stem gun violence in Philadelphia, but funding is elusive
Congressman Dwight Evans announced an ambitious, $51 billion plan to tackle the nation’s gun violence epidemic at its roots.
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Mayor Kenney defends mask mandate return in online video
Mayor Jim Kenney decried the ‘Trumpian’ politicization of vaccines and mask mandates during an online video interview with the Washington Post.
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Kenyatta Johnson back in City Council after mistrial in his bribery case
After a hung jury abruptly ended his federal bribery trial, it was business as usual for the Second District council member.
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Michigan lawmaker’s forceful speech rebuts ‘grooming’ attack
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow's remarks went viral after Republican Sen. Lana Theis attacked her in a fundraising email.
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