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Courts & Law

Pa. Republican lawmakers appeal to U.S. Supreme Court for stay on redistricting decision

Republican state lawmakers are asking the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay on the state court decision earlier this week.

8 years ago

Philadelphia officials cleared the way for a safe injection site for drug users. But there are many details to work out before the idea can become reality. (Matt Rourke/AP)
NPR
Science

What’s next for ‘safe injection’ sites in Philadelphia?

While one big hurdle has now been cleared, the details of how safe injection sites would actually work in Philadelphia have yet to be figured out.

8 years ago

Politics & Policy

Concerns over conflicts of interest arise over move to redraw Pa. maps

The ruling creates a rare question for members who are currently running for Congress: is it appropriate for them to help fix the maps or vote on the new ones?

8 years ago

Bill Cosby performing at the LaRosa Jazz Club Monday night in Germantown
Arts & Entertainment

Ahead of retrial, Bill Cosby performs in Germantown

Bill Cosby delivered a surprise performance at a Germantown jazz club Monday night, the first time Cosby has performed publicly since 2015.

8 years ago

The Department of Health and Humans Services is adding a Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom to protect doctors, nurses and other health care workers who refuse to take part in some kinds of care because of moral or religious objections. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Trump will protect health workers who reject patients on religious grounds

The Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom will protect workers who refuse procedures like abortion, or treat certain people, like transgender patients.

8 years ago

Pennsylvania’s 7th congressional district, which is often considered the poster child of gerrymandering. The district cuts through five counties and a number of municipalities.
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Supreme Court weighing decision on fast-tracked gerrymandering case

The court is expected to rule quickly on a lawsuit challenging the state’s congressional district boundaries.

8 years ago

Philadelphia City Solicitor Sozi Tulante.
Health

Philly targets big pharma in suit over opioid epidemic

'This epidemic can be traced to the defendants' false and deceptive marketing to doctors — and to the public — that these drugs were safe and effective,' says city solicitor.

8 years ago

Online shopping using a credit card to complete an e-commerce transaction
Money

US Supreme Court to consider a case that could net states sales revenue

Lawmakers tried to improve online sales tax collections in last year’s budget, as the state struggled to find enough revenue balance its books.

8 years ago

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Courts & Law

ACLU lawsuit: Delaware’s education system is failing students

The American Civil Liberties Union of Delaware has filed a lawsuit against the state on behalf of two groups representing parents and students.

8 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie waves to lawmakers before delivering his final state of the state address at the Statehouse in Trenton Tuesday. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Christie pardons 25, commutes sentence of convicted murder

The Republican governor announced the clemency orders Friday night, just days before he leaves office.

8 years ago

Outside groups have spent more than $4.3 million to influence voters in congressional races in the Philadelphia region,The U.S. Capitol building at dusk in Washington (Evan Vucci/AP Photo, file)
Politics & Policy

Cybersecurity firm: US Senate in Russian hackers’ crosshairs

The Senate Sergeant at Arms office, which is responsible for the upper house's security, declined to comment.

8 years ago

Advocates of the New Jersey proposal tout safety as a main advantage, arguing that unlicensed drivers have not been tested on the rules of the road and are less likely to have car insurance. (Andy Kazie/Bigstock)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Push to extend licenses to unauthorized immigrants resumes in N.J.

With Gov.-elect Phil Murphy ready to take office, proponents of allowing immigrants in the country illegally to get a driver's license are optimistic.

8 years ago

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Cristina Jimenez speaks to demonstrators urging the Democratic Party to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (DACA) rally outside the office of California Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein in Los Angeles Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. California has the largest number of people who are affected by the law, also known as the Dream Act. (Reed Saxon/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

GOP senator says lawmakers reach immigration compromise

The group has been working for months in hopes of securing legislation to extend DACA.

8 years ago

The House on Thursday agreed to reauthorize a controversial spying bill after President Trump — whose administration supports it — blasted the measure on Twitter. (Zach Gibson/Getty Images)
NPR
Politics & Policy

Controversial spy law passes house after shots from Trump, who then supported it

A controversial spying law survived in the House after a kerfuffle on Thursday.

8 years ago

Lieutenant Governor Mike Stack wants the state Supreme Court to replace Pennsylvania's Congressional map (top) with one created by an expert witness (bottom) for plaintiffs in a lawsuit claiming the current map is an unconstitutional partisan gerrymander. (Graphic designed by Lindsay Lazarski/Keystone Crossroads. Images from the Office of Lt. Gov. Mike Stack)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Redistricting reform proponents make last ditch arguments ahead of Pa. Supreme Court proceedings

Next week, the state Supreme Court will hear a lawsuit claiming Pennsylvania’s congressional map is an ...

8 years ago

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