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Government

A closeup of former U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania’s 2022 race for governor: What we know so far

The outcome of the race will determine the balance of power in Harrisburg and could radically shape policies on everything from abortion to voting rights.

5 years ago

Members of the Poor People's Campaign in Pennsylvania gathered on the steps of the Capitol with signs calling for a
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

With $10,000,000,000 to spend, advocates press Wolf, Pa. lawmakers to prioritize poor people

Buoyed by $3 billion in excess tax revenue and more than $7 billion in stimulus dollars, Democrats want the state to go big, while Republicans are wary of huge new spending.

5 years ago

Marijuana buds are seen in a glass jar
Politics & Policy

Medical marijuana law changes get through Pennsylvania House

Representatives voted 164 to 38 for the bill, which would permit dispensing a three-month supply at a time, up from one month's supply.

5 years ago

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Department of Energy Chief of Staff Tarak Shah help raise the Progress Pride Flag outside the DOE in Washington
NPR
Politics & Policy

The Pentagon is keeping its ban on the pride flag and other flags at installations

The DOD restricted what flags could and couldn't be flown on military installations last July. The Pentagon considered making a special case for Pride Month.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks on his phone after he and first lady Jill Biden arrived on the Ellipse near the White House, Friday, June 4, 2021, in Washington. Biden returns to the White House after spending a few days in Rehoboth Beach to celebrate first lady Jill Biden's 70th birthday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Health

Biden turns to Obama to help boost health care enrollment

Biden used his weekly address for a brief Zoom chat with Obama to draw attention to the six-month expanded enrollment period that closes Aug. 15.

5 years ago

In an image from video footage from 2015, an unexplained object is seen at center as it soars among the clouds, traveling against the wind.
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Science

How UFO sightings went from conspiracy theory to a serious government inquiry

Are we alone? Have alien spacecraft been buzzing across Earth's skies?

5 years ago

During a meeting with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., on Wednesday, President Biden opened the door to laying aside his original proposal to help pay for infrastructure investments by raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Biden and Sen. Capito try again to bridge their infrastructure divide

The White House said Thursday that Biden still supports raising the tax rate, but is willing to find another measure to do it.

5 years ago

Yvetta Hill-Robinson, of the Friends of Overbrook Park Library, joined other library backers Wednesday demanding that City Council restore and increase Free Library of Philadelphia funding. (Abdul R. Sulayman / The Philadelphia Tribune)
Politics & Policy
The Philadelphia Tribune

Free Library supporters demand $15M budget boost

Supporters of the Free Library of Philadelphia are demanding the Kenney administration and City Council restore and boost funding for the 54-branch system.

5 years ago

A person holds up a ballot from Northampton, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Philly commissioner says GOP is ‘playing games’ with impeachment threat over mail ballots

The threat, sent in a letter Friday, came two days after the city commissioners voted 2-1 to count roughly 1,300 undated mailed primary ballots.

5 years ago

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Politics & Policy

An end to an era of ‘soft corruption’: Delaware County Council revamps its ethics code

Gone is an artifact of the political machine: Council members are now banned from profiting from county contracts.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the media while wearing a face mask
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP tees up legislation on governor’s pandemic powers

Benninghoff's resolution aims to halt the use of no-bid contracts, force those getting jobless benefits to look for work and end social distancing mitigation orders.

5 years ago

Republican district attorney candidate Chuck Peruto
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

The unorthodox campaign website of Philly’s Republican DA candidate

Chuck Peruto made the national news for a section of his bio titled “the girl in my bathtub.”

5 years ago

Beachgoers on the sand in Atlantic City
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

People line up to vote in Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

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.

5 years ago

Former Delaware Gov. Pierre S. “Pete” du Pont speaks during an interview with WHYY in 2011
Politics & Policy

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.

5 years ago

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