Politics
Malpractice insurer sues PA for the third time in three years
Gov. Tom Wolf and legislative leaders are being sued in federal court over a budget provision to fold a medical malpractice insurer and its assets into the state Insurance.
6 years ago
Sweeney, Coughlin show governor their power in budget fight
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy got funding for nearly all his spending priorities, but he had to give up a millionaires tax, among other concessions to his fellow Democrats.
6 years ago
A lifetime investment: Big money pours into Supreme Court battle
President Trump hasn't yet nominated a replacement for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, but the fight over confirming that nominee began the day Kennedy gave notice.
6 years ago
Delaware legislative session ends after all-night fight over minimum wage increase
Delaware lawmakers spent the night in Dover in an unanticipated battle over raising the minimum wage.
6 years ago
Trump’s new IRS ‘postcard’ is not so simple and not really a postcard
Unlike an actual postcard, this one will have to be put in an envelope to be mailed.
6 years ago
As secret money surges in elections, the FEC considers a small step for transparency
When it comes to transparency for political money there are three buckets: fully disclosed, partly disclosed and not disclosed at all.
6 years ago
Roberts, right of Kennedy, is new center of Supreme Court
Chief Justice John Roberts is the Supreme Court's new man in the middle. It's just that the middle may have moved well to the right.
6 years ago
Philadelphia-area voters could play a role in Mexico election
On Sunday, Mexicans will cast their ballots in the presidential elections.
6 years ago
NewsWorks Tonight, June 29, 2018
Air Date: June 29, 2018
Listen 18:02The Supreme Court: Kennedy’s retirement and recent rulings
Air Date: June 29, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56A retrospective: What passed muster with City Council, and what didn’t
With the council on its summer recess, here's a rundown of all the bills PlanPhilly covered during the spring session and where each currently stands.
6 years ago
Without a budget deal, N.J. creeping closer to shutdown
In event of a shutdown, most New Jersey beaches will remain open
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers’ bid to yank JUA money continues — with a twist
The plan would fold the Joint Underwriting Association into the state Insurance Department despite the association's claims that it's a separate entity.
6 years ago
Trump says he will nominate new Supreme Court Justice from this list
Here is a look at who is under consideration.
6 years ago
Delaware marijuana legalization fails by four votes in House
Recreational marijuana advocates could not attract the 25 votes needed for passage. The tally was 21-15 in favor of legalization, but five House Democrats abstained.
6 years ago