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Pa. House votes to expand types of criminal records that can be sealed from public
The legislation cleared the House on a 189-14 vote on Monday, and now goes to the Senate.
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Pa. House approves bill to expand property tax, rent subsidy for seniors, disabled
The bill passed 194-9 and goes on to the state Senate.
2 years ago
'Schooled' returns with a deep dive into funding and equity in public education
Public education in America is still divided between the haves and have-nots, and the problem doesn’t get much worse than in Pennsylvania. But change could be coming.
Air Date: June 6, 2023
Listen 1:59Former Playboy model accuses Bill Cosby of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1969
A former Playboy model who alleges Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted her and another woman at his home in 1969 is suing the entertainer in Los Angeles.
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How and when to remove children from their homes? A federal lawsuit raises thorny questions
If they win, the case could set a precedent for state welfare agencies across the country, especially when they remove a child from a home without a court order.
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As House debt ceiling vote nears, Biden shores up Democrats and McCarthy confident of GOP support
The debt ceiling and budget cuts package is heading toward a crucial House vote.
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So would a U.S. default really be that bad? Yes, and here’s why
Here are some of the things that could happen.
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Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok; law likely to be challenged
The measure is more sweeping than bans put in place in nearly half the states and by the U.S. federal government that prohibit TikTok on government devices.
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The Supreme Court outlawed split juries, but hundreds remain in prison anyway
In 2020, the Supreme Court struck down laws that allowed people in Louisiana and Oregon to be convicted even if two jurors voted not guilty.
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EPA: New pollution limits proposed for US coal, gas power plants reflect ‘urgency’ of climate crisis
A rule announced Thursday could force power plants to capture smokestack emissions using technology that isn't in widespread use in the U.S.
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Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M
The verdict was announced in a federal courtroom in New York City on the first day of jury deliberations.
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Justice Clarence Thomas let GOP donor pay tuition: Report
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow’s generosity to Thomas and his family.
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Jury finds Ed Sheeran didn’t copy Marvin Gaye classic
A jury has concluded that British singer Ed Sheeran's hit song “Thinking Out Loud” didn't copy key components of Marvin Gaye's classic tune “Let's Get It On.”
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Family pets could soon get special treatment in Delaware divorce settlements under new bill
A judge would have to consider the well-being of the “companion animal,” as well as how much each partner is attached to pets, be it dog, cat, bird, or reptile.
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Listen 1:46Bill to broaden LGBTQ+ protections passes Pennsylvania House
The bill passed 102-98 on Tuesday where Democrats have a razor-thin majority, becoming the first of its kind to see a floor vote.
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