Government
Bill would extend state takeover of Atlantic City by 4 years
Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo has introduced a bill that would extend state control while restoring civil service protections for city workers, including police and firefighters.
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Independents can vote on ballot questions, and more things to know about the May 18 primary
Spotlight PA answers your questions about controversial constitutional amendments, judicial races, and more.
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Pete du Pont’s financial legacy in Delaware
Here’s how former Gov. Pierre S. “Pete” du Pont cemented his legacy and uprighted Delaware’s sinking economy in the late 70s and early 80s.
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Former Delaware Gov. Pierre ‘Pete’ du Pont IV dies at 86
Born to wealth and status, du Pont broke with family tradition in the 1960s, forgoing a comfortable career with his family’s chemical company for a life in politics.
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Are Pa.’s state House and Senate maps gerrymandered? Depends on how you measure them
While a court declared Pennsylvania's previous congressional map was drawn to benefit Republicans, the current legislative maps have not faced the same level of scrutiny.
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Monday is the last day to register to vote in the 2021 Pa. primary
Voters registering online have until 11:59 p.m. Monday to complete registration, but county voter registration offices need paper forms by close of business.
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Biden celebrates trains in Philly, and Pa. crosses its fingers for infrastructure funds
Biden’s visit to 30th Street Station centered on his proposal to invest heavily in building new infrastructure and developing green technology.
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Big government is back, and 3 other takeaways from Biden’s address to Congress
Biden made the pitch for a larger federal role, framed new programs aiding kids as essential for the middle class, and marked history in the House chamber with two top women.
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Burlington County Commissioners call on N.J. to pause utility rate hikes
Three South Jersey utilities want to raise rates to pay for infrastructure upgrades. Local officials are urging the state regulators to block the move during the pandemic.
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Anticipating ‘partisan’ impasse, Democrats ask court to prepare to draw Pa. congressional map
A group of Pennsylvania Democrats is asking a state court to make preparations to take over congressional map-making duties.
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N.J. approves 3 more years of $300 million subsidies to keep its nuclear plants going
State officials say propping up the facilities is critical to meeting N.J.’s clean energy goals and that, if they close, fossil fuel plants may rise up to fill the void.
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Biden wants millionaires to foot the bill for big new social programs
On Wednesday night, President Biden will propose a plan for billions of dollars of new spending for childcare, education and paid leave.
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Pennsylvania will lose a U.S. House seat after redistricting
Pennsylvania will lose one of its seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Census Bureau has confirmed.
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100 days: How Biden has fared so far on his promises
Biden acted swiftly once in office, particularly in regards to COVID. But there are still areas in progress and goals that haven't been achieved.
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DC statehood approved by House as Senate fight looms
A decades-long movement to reshape the American political map took a further step Thursday as the House approved a bill to make the nation's capital the 51st state.
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