Government
‘Better governance for everyone’: More women than ever in Delaware’s General Assembly
In 2000, 15 of the 62 state legislators were women. The number has grown steadily and is now 24 — 39% of the members.
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Minimum wage workers in New Jersey to get a $1 raise Sunday
The Garden State joins Delaware and New York in getting closer to $ 15-an-hour minimum wage.
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Biden signs $1.7 trillion bill funding government operations
Congress cleared the bill just before Christmas and Biden had until Dec. 30 to sign the measure to continue government operations.
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In his end-of-the-year meeting with the media, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke about hope for a better 2023.
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The Pennsylvania legislature is getting a major infusion of new blood this January
New redistricting maps and the November 2022 midterm election in Pennsylvania will usher in one of the largest first-year classes in recent memory.
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Supreme Court allows border restrictions for asylum seekers to continue for now
In a statement, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said the Biden administration would "comply with the order and prepare for the Court's review."
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Philly Mayor Jim Kenney looks back at chaotic year, maintains he won’t resign
The Mayor said he’s here until his last day mandated by the charter and believes his administration isn’t getting the praise they deserve locally.
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Partisan fights dominated the Pa. legislature’s recent session, eclipsing some major accomplishments
Gov. Tom Wolf and GOP leaders agreed to a major budget package that spent billions in federal stimulus money and passed the most laws in six years.
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$3.5 million federal grant to help fill Delaware’s ‘huge need’ for mental health care providers
The $3.5 million federal grant will add more fellows to Jewish Family Services’ newest mental health program.
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On a new map, Pennsylvania elects most diverse assembly ever
Pennsylvania has what lawmakers say is the most diverse incoming class of lawmakers in state history.
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Kari Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
The judge rejected her claim that problems with some ballot printers were the result of intentional misconduct.
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Shapiro’s big win is a high note amid antisemitism surge
Josh Shapiro will be taking office as Pennsylvania’s next governor in January after running a campaign in which he spoke early and often about his Jewish religious heritage.
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New Jersey announces $10 million ‘cannabis equity’ grant for startup companies
Grant awardees can use the money for early-stage expenses and technical training.
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Jan. 6 report blames Trump, aims to prevent return to power
A massive final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee late Thursday places the blame for the 2021 Capitol insurrection on one person: Former President Donald Trump.
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After 18 months of investigations, the Jan. 6 report is out. Here are the toplines
Late Thursday night, the House select committee that has been investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection for 18 months released their long-awaited full report.
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