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File photo: The Supreme Court is seen at sundown in Washington, on Nov. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

48 Pa. elected officials say U.S. Supreme Court should be expanded with four new justices

Half of Philadelphia City Council and every state Senator representing the city signed onto the new letter.

3 years ago

File photo: In this Thursday, March 11, 2021 file photo, desks are arranged in a classroom at an elementary school in Nesquehoning, Pa
Courts & Law

Judge deems Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional

The judge said students who live in school districts with low property values and incomes do not get the same opportunities and resources as those in high-income districts.

3 years ago

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Courts & Law

Hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians may soon be kicked off Medicaid

All told, state caseworkers must resume enforcing eligibility rules April 1 for more than 3.6 million people who are on Medicaid.

3 years ago

File photo: An aerial view of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is pictured, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Politics & Policy

U.S. officials offer Congress briefing on Trump documents

The Biden administration has offered to brief congressional leaders on its investigation into the classified documents found at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residen

3 years ago

The interior of the New Jersey Senate chambers
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy signs ‘temporary workers’ bill of rights’

The bill requires companies to pay temporary workers minimum wage after deductions for food and meals, improving conditions for thousands of immigrants.

3 years ago

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Former President Donald Trump is suing Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward over Woodward's latest book, The Trump Tapes.
NPR
Courts & Law

Trump sues Bob Woodward for releasing audio of their interviews without permission

The former president has made good on his threat to sue the Washington Post reporter over his use of interview recordings. The lawsuit seeks nearly $50 million in damages.

4 years ago

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NPR
Courts & Law

Appeals court clears the way for more lawsuits over Johnson’s Baby Powder

A U.S. appeals court has dismissed the bankruptcy case filed by a Johnson & Johnson spinoff company.

4 years ago

Rowhouses on North 50th Street in West Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Community

More Philly renters facing eviction will have access to free legal representation

More Philly renters with low income will be able to get free legal representation. The program is designed to help those at risk of losing their homes to eviction.

4 years ago

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The statue of Christopher Columbus at Marconi Plaza
Courts & Law

Dismissal of lawsuit over Philadelphia’s Columbus Day name change upheld

A U.S. District judge ruled a year ago that the council member and three Italian American heritage groups suing hadn’t been harmed by Mayor Jim Kenney’s executive order.

4 years ago

A view of a sign for a correctional facility.
Community

Delaware County making significant gains in reducing prison population

Several years ago, Delaware County was “incarcerating at levels that were unmatched across the state.” Now, county officials say they have changed course.

4 years ago

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Community

Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death

Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public.

4 years ago

A woman stands next to a statue outside of a building.
Courts & Law

Judge convicts Pa. Capitol rioter who yelled Pelosi threats

A federal judge has convicted a Pennsylvania restaurant owner of storming the U.S. Capitol, where she screamed at police officers to bring out then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

4 years ago

A row of judges are seated at a table.
Courts & Law

Proposal to raise mandatory retirement age for N.J. judges panned by bar association

With dozens of judicial vacancies in New Jersey, a state Senator is proposing to raise the retirement age to 75. But the bar association pans the plan.

4 years ago

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NPR
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court is weighing a theory that could upend elections. Here’s how

How federal elections are run across the U.S. could be upended if the court adopts even a limited version of a once-fringe idea known as "independent state legislature theory"

4 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

School District of Philadelphia sues city over new inspection law which could close some schools

The district’s lawsuit argues the city doesn’t have the authority to close schools and that the law itself is vague and undeveloped.

4 years ago

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