Law
Senate parliamentarian OKs most of Dems’ drug price controls
It's an important win for Democrats as they prepare to start moving their sprawling economic bill through the chamber.
4 years ago
‘We’ll take the win’: Pa. advocates celebrate progress on Senate Democrats’ climate bill
In party hats, activists pushing for action on climate change rallied at Sen. Bob Casey’s office to support the Inflation Reduction Act.
4 years ago
Alex Jones ordered to pay $49.3M total over Sandy Hook lies
The final award handed down Friday includes $45.2 million in punitive damages and $4.1 million in compensatory damages.
4 years ago
Musk countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud over ‘bot’ count
The countersuit filed by the billionaire and Tesla CEO on Thursday alleges that Twitter committed fraud, breach of contract and violation of the Texas Securities Act.
4 years ago
Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4M
The Texas jury must still decide how much to award in punitive damages.
4 years ago
Sandy Hook attorney: Jan. 6 panel asks for Alex Jones’ texts
A day earlier, Bankston revealed in court that Jones' attorney had mistakenly sent Bankston the last two years’ worth of texts from Jones’ cellphone.
4 years ago
Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook attack was ‘100% real’
The parents suing Jones, though, testified Tuesday that an apology wouldn't suffice. They are seeking at least $150 million.
4 years ago
Gov. Murphy signs law extending expanded outdoor dining rules
Recent surveys have found that a high percentage of restaurant patrons would like to see COVID-inspired outdoor dining continue.
4 years ago
Woman gets 2 1/2 years in police car fires amid 2020 protest
A woman who pleaded guilty to setting fire to police cars amid the 2020 racial justice protests in Philadelphia has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison.
4 years ago
Blinken presses Griner, Whelan deal in call with top Russian
Blinken did not provide details of Lavrov’s response to what he had previously called a “substantial proposal” for Russia to release the two.
4 years ago
A Texas teen raises over $700,000 for abortions after Rep. Matt Gaetz mocked her
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz told a crowd in Tampa that "nobody wants to impregnate you if you look like a thumb," launching him into an online battle with a teenage activist.
4 years ago
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas ordered the encampment’s end last Friday. Law enforcement is expected to break it up in the coming days.
4 years ago
What kind of education does Pa. owe its public school students? A judge will now decide
For eight years, parents, school districts, and advocates have been trying to prove Pa. funds its schools unfairly. Now it’s up to a Commonwealth Court judge to decide.
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Feds sue poultry producers, alleging unfair worker practices
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against some of the largest poultry producers in the United States.
4 years ago
A curfew isn’t the way to protect Philly teens
A Philly teen suggests taking away her freedom under the new curfew law is not going to be the path to a safer city.
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