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Education

Pa. schools would get billions more under Democratic plan passed by the state House

A proposal to boost public school funding by billions in the coming years and impose stricter rules on cyber-charter schools is on its way to the Pennsylvania Senate.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Lt/ Gov. John Fetterman and his wife Gisele Barreto Fetterman walk to Gov. Tom Wolf's inauguration
Community
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Pa. Sen. John Fetterman and wife Gisele involved in Maryland car crash

The crash happened shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday in western Maryland. According to a statement from Fetterman's office, he and his wife are doing well.

2 years ago

Sorting mail ballots
Courts & Law

Voting access in Delaware hangs in the balance as state Supreme Court hears early voting, absentee ballot arguments

A Superior Court ruled in February that early voting and permanent absentee ballot laws were unconstitutional. The state Supreme Court is now considering.

2 years ago

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Cherelle Parker giving her speech at a podium
Politics & Policy

Affordable housing, violence prevention and a drug rehab center: Philly City Council, Mayor Parker reach deal on $6.37 billion budget

The multi-billion dollar spending plan includes $100 million for a 640-bed drug rehab center on the edge of the prison complex in Northeast Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Demolition of the housing project
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Parker’s budget proposal includes funding to replace units lost at UC Townhomes site

The mayor’s initial spending plan did not include city funding for the new 70-unit development in West Philadelphia.

2 years ago

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Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Courts & Law

Delaware agencies give more details on $181K state employee embezzlement as lawmakers press them over lack of transparency

Letters obtained by WHYY News acknowledge state oversight responsibility while arguing that not disclosing the embezzlement was the right move.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature
Politics & Policy

New Jersey adopts public records overhaul but critics say it tightens access to documents

Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation overhauling access to the state’s public records, likely making it harder to access some documents, according to critics.

2 years ago

Robert Menendez speaks at a desk
Politics & Policy

Incumbent Rob Menendez wins primary election in N.J.’s 8th Congressional District

The race was overshadowed by the federal corruption and bribery trial of Menendez’s father, but that did not derail his son’s campaign.

2 years ago

Herb Conaway
Politics & Policy

Conaway wins Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District

The longtime assemblyman and director of the Burlington County Health Department bested his colleague Carol Murphy.

2 years ago

Andy Kim
Politics & Policy

Congressman Andy Kim wins Democratic U.S. Senate primary race

His victory comes after a bruising start to the primary, when a battle between him and New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy began to take shape.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
Bob Menendez
Courts & Law

FBI investigator gives jury at Sen. Bob Menendez’s trial an inside account of surveillance

William-Thompson's testimony about the Washington dinner highlights a key facet of the indictment against Menendez.

2 years ago

Closeup photo of Donald Trump's face
Politics & Policy

After guilty verdict, Trump will appear on the ballot in the last presidential primaries of 2024

If Trump's margins of victory are closer than expected, it could be a sign voters have hesitations about nominating a presidential candidate with a felony criminal record.

2 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves the Manhattan federal court after the second day of jury selection in his trial, Tuesday, May, 14, 2024, in New York.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Democrats and Republicans picking Senate, House candidates amid Menendez corruption trial

While New Jersey hasn't elected a Republican to the Senate since 1972, the stakes are high in the divided Senate where Democrats have a narrow majority.

2 years ago

Andy Kim
Politics & Policy

Election 2024 updates: Andy Kim wins New Jersey’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate seat; Rob Menendez holds onto 8th District

Follow along for live special coverage on the 2024 primary election.

2 years ago

Bob Menendez
Politics & Policy

N.J. Sen. Menendez files for independent reelection run amid federal bribery trial

The Garden State’s senior senator files an independent campaign bid as he is on trial in New York City for bribery and corruption.

2 years ago

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