Politics
Toomey silent on whether Senate should consider court pick
In 2016, Toomey supported the decision to put off consideration of President Barack Obama’s nominee, Merrick Garland.
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Court’s decisions didn’t end Pennsylvania voting law fight
While Pennsylvania's high court settled several partisan points of dispute over how to update the state's election law, counties remain unprepared in several important ways.
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Is 8 enough? Court vacancy could roil possible election case
The Supreme Court’s role, then, could be vital in deciding a contested election, as it was in 2000 when a 5-4 ruling handed the presidential election to George W. Bush.
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Trump to Senate: Vote ‘without delay’ on his high court pick
The White House was making preparations to select a nominee for the seat held by Ginsburg, who spent her final years on the bench as the leader of the court’s liberal wing.
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Justice Ginsburg’s death sets up political battle in the Senate
The justice's demise gives Republicans the chance to tighten their grip on the court. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will be at the center of that battle.
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Are Philadelphians inspired by Biden? The answer could help decide who wins Pa.
Philadelphia is safe territory for Democrats. But the margin by which Joe Biden wins the city could make a significant difference in a close election.
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Bill banning single-use plastic bags and more advances in N.J. Assembly
Legislation that comprehensively bans single-use plastic and paper bags along with foam products and plastic straws advanced in the New Jersey Assembly Thursday.
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After 4 fractious years, Wilmington mayor and new council president pledge cooperation
As a councilman, Trippi Congo was part of what Mayor Purzycki calls the “resistance.” Tuesday Congo ousted a Purzycki ally to win the council presidency.
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Pennsylvania asks judge to retain limits on crowd size
The office of Attorney General Josh Shapiro asked the judge to delay enforcement of his ruling that many of Gov. Wolf's pandemic shutdown orders were unconstitutional.
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Some fans of Aqua PA’s bid to buy DELCORA tell the PUC why they like the deal
Public comment on the $276.5 million offer for Delaware County’s wastewater system was offered at two scheduled hearings before an administrative law judge.
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Constitutional law expert: Federal ruling against Wolf administration more symbolic than practical
Some legal experts question what effect, if any, the decision will have in the ongoing struggle between the Wolf administration and those who want Pa. to reopen completely.
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Judge: Pa.’s coronavirus pandemic restrictions unconstitutional
Stickman, an appointee of President Donald Trump, wrote in his ruling that the Wolf administration’s pandemic policies have been overreaching and arbitrary.
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Top Pa. GOP lawmaker taps politically connected lobbyist to be chief of staff
The lobbyist, recently hired by Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman, worked for the firm that runs the lawmaker’s political campaigns.
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Scarane burns up the phone lines, hoping to beat Del. veteran Coons
While Coons enjoys national spotlight, Scarane employs grassroots approach.
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Listen 3:51As Trump played down coronavirus, health experts’ alarm grew
Three days after delivering his “deadly” assessment in a private call with journalist Bob Woodward, Trump told a New Hampshire rally on Feb. 10, “It’s going to be fine."
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