Government
The Democratic and Republican redistricting plans had formerly been kept confidential until the Apportionment Commission made its final decision.
4 years ago
15 boxes of White House records have been recovered at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
According to the Washington Post, the boxes of records at Mar-a-Lago violated the Presidential Records Act.
4 years ago
What to watch for in Wolf’s budget proposal
The details of Wolf’s budget plan for the 2022-23 fiscal year starting July 1 remain under wraps, but he has made it plain that public school funding is his top priority.
4 years ago
Want information from the IRS? For some, the agency wants a selfie
Taxpayers seeking access to some information about their taxes will be required to submit to facial recognition software, a move that has raised privacy concerns.
4 years ago
Pa. GOP won’t endorse in big primary fields for governor, Senate
The primary field for governor is double-digits deep, while the fields for U.S. Senate and lieutenant governor each feature at least a half-dozen candidates.
4 years ago
RNC votes to censure Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger over work with Jan. 6 panel
The Republican National Committee voted to censure the two House GOP lawmakers, who are involved in investigating the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
4 years ago
New map of Pennsylvania legislative districts approved
The five-member commission redrawing the boundaries of Pennsylvania’s state legislative districts voted to approve new maps for the next decade.
4 years ago
City Controller seeking help in review of Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia’s City Controller is establishing a community council to assist in a review of the city’s police department.
4 years ago
Gov. Tom Wolf, Democrats outline a proposal for $1.7 billion in pandemic funds
The plan includes spending money on workers, environmental programs, and a one-time property tax subsidy for lower-income homeowners and renters.
4 years ago
‘Poison is in the dose’: Philly aims to limit environmental hazards with new legislation
Philly Councilmember Helen Gym plans to introduce legislation Thursday that could protect already overburdened communities by keeping additional pollution out.
4 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court to decide congressional map, with conservative judge as special master
Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court is appointing a conservative Commonwealth Court judge to pick the state’s new congressional map.
4 years ago
Covanta renews incinerator contract with Chester. City’s receiver says it missed out on $10M
An 2017 agreement means the cash-strapped city will get less per ton of trash brought in by a big customer — the county Solid Waste Authority.
4 years ago
Philadelphia Democrats select state lawmaker to replace convicted Councilmember Bobby Henon
Mike Driscoll has been picked by ward leaders to be the Democratic candidate in a special election, virtually ensuring he will replace Bobby Henon on City Council.
4 years ago
Split among 4 candidates, Pa. Democrats fail to endorse one for U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, fell short, with 159 votes; He would have needed 176 for the endorsement. AG Josh Shapiro got the nod for governor.
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