Government
‘Jack and Diane’ take on N.J. Gov. Murphy over state services, treatment of women
The longtime state senator from Burlington County and former Philly TV news anchor is being praised as a smart pick for Ciattarelli in the race to unseat Gov. Murphy.
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Sen. Mastriano hopes to issue election ‘audit’ subpoenas within 2 weeks
Mastriano has been a leading proponent in Pennsylvania of former President Donald Trump's attempt to reverse his election loss.
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SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman got a first-hand look at how Wilmington businesses are faring.
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It’s in and it’s big: Senate unveils $1T infrastructure bill
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act clocked in at some 2,700 pages, and senators could begin amending it soon.
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Pennsylvania court vacancies allow voters to shape judiciary
There are four state appeals court seats that are up for grabs in the November election.
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Across federal workforce, people with disabilities see need for more representation
Four years ago, the government set a benchmark calling for every agency to commit to having no less than 12% of its employees made up of people with disabilities.
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Pa. Department of Health to manage coronavirus-related services for Delco
Delaware County has no health department, so Chester County handled its pandemic response until now. The new arrangement begins Aug. 1.
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Philly election commissioners deny ‘audit’ request for 2020 ballots and voting machines
Mastriano, an ally of former President Donald Trump, has repeatedly disseminated false information about the 2020 presidential election.
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Illuminate the Arts sends money to 590 Philly artists
The Illuminate the Arts COVID relief fund sends $1,000 to as many artists as possible.
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City Controller’s audit finds Philly’s behavioral health contractor overspent, lacked accountability
The audit of Community Behavioral Health was the first look in 20 years at spending for the HealthChoices Behavioral Healthcare Program.
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Infrastructure deal: Senate ready to move ahead on $1T bill
“This deal signals to the world that our democracy can function,” Biden said in a statement. “We will once again transform America and propel us into the future.”
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Yearslong effort to fund Delaware clean water program finally pays off
Years after it was first proposed, state lawmakers have finally approved legislation to fund better protections for Delaware’s water infrastructure.
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Pressure is building on Biden to do more for asylum-seekers and migrants
President Biden will give remarks Monday to the nation's largest Latino civil rights group. He's under pressure to make good on his promises to fix the immigration system.
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Dems renew questions about FBI background check of Kavanaugh
The FBI revealed that it had received thousands of tips and had provided “all relevant” ones to the White House counsel's office.
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Biden to bring infrastructure sales pitch to Pennsylvania
President Joe Biden will head to the Allentown area Wednesday as he fights for passage in the Senate of a nearly $1 trillion infrastructure measure.
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