Politics
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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 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.
8 years ago
Philadelphia-area voters could play a role in Mexico election
On Sunday, Mexicans will cast their ballots in the presidential elections.
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NewsWorks Tonight, June 29, 2018
A week after having the police called on them at a Cinemark theater in West Philadelphia, a black couple are calling for a boycott of the ...
Air Date: June 29, 2018
Listen 18:02The Supreme Court: Kennedy’s retirement and recent rulings
Guests: Lisa Tucker, David Rudovsky Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced this week that he would be re ...
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.
8 years ago
Without a budget deal, N.J. creeping closer to shutdown
In event of a shutdown, most New Jersey beaches will remain open
8 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.
8 years ago
Trump says he will nominate new Supreme Court Justice from this list
Here is a look at who is under consideration.
8 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.
8 years ago
Family pleads for mercy, sentencing delayed in Renee Tartaglione’s $2 million scam
A jury last year convicted Renee Tartaglione on 53 charges including theft, fraud and tax evasion.
8 years ago
Supreme court to lose its swing voter: Justice Anthony Kennedy to retire
Kennedy announced his retirement Wednesday, setting the stage for what promises to be an epic political battle over his replacement.
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