Government
Senate votes to raise debt limit by $2.5T, avoiding default
The Senate has approved the measure 50-49 in a party-line vote, sending the legislation to the House.
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Pa. Republicans are moving a new draft congressional map. It’s still mostly a mystery
The new map is expected to pass through a key House committee Wednesday morning, though both Democrats and Republicans said they didn’t have all the details.
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Supreme Court again leaves state vaccine mandate in place for healthcare workers
The U.S. Supreme Court has turned away a challenge to New York state's vaccine mandate for healthcare workers—a mandate that provide no exceptions for religious objectors.
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Corman won’t seek another Senate term amid run for governor
The highest-ranking member of the Pennsylvania Senate says he's not going seek another term in the chamber in order to focus on his candidacy for the governorship.
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GOP begins advancing new plans to remake Pennsylvania courts
This latest GOP strategy could cut short the state Supreme Court’s Democratic majority.
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N.J. Assembly to meet in person again after standoff over COVID vaccine mandate
After a week of virtual hearings, the N.J. Assembly will once again meet in person. It comes after a judge denied a GOP request to block the State House COVID-19 policy.
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California governor wants Texas-like law to ban assault guns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants to empower private citizens to enforce a ban on the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state.
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Dole’s last Kansas journey honors service, political career
Bob Dole has returned to Kansas for memorials in his hometown and at the Statehouse.
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Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings
Much of the most damning evidence has come from rioters' own words and videos.
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NYC Council OKs measure that would allow legal noncitizens to vote in local elections
If enacted, New York City would become the largest jurisdiction in the U.S. to allow legal permanent residents to vote in municipal elections.
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Pa. congressional map drafts are out. They’re good news for the GOP and some incumbents
The two maps released late Wednesday would likely be better for GOP candidates than the current, court-drawn map is, but lawmakers say neither will be their final draft.
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Philly Council votes yes on higher fines for illegal auto work on city streets and sidewalks
The bill expressly bars residents and auto businesses from using public sidewalks and streets to repair and sell cars.
4 years ago
Workers urge lawmakers to ban smoking at N.J. casinos
Casinos and cigar lounges are exempted from a statewide smoking ban in indoor public facilities and workplaces. Workers say that should no longer be the case.
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