
Politics
Montgomery County proposes a real estate tax hike and employee salary bump in 2023 budget
Montgomery County officials have been collecting community input on the proposed real estate tax increase. The final 2023 budget is due by Dec. 15.
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Wilmington City Council has named a task force to consider reparations
The group will make recommendations on compensation for institutional discrimination against African Americans by mid-2023.
2 months ago
A list of diehard Eagles fans in the DC press corps
Details on the “secret society” members outed by The Ringer.
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Pioneering Black feminist Dorothy Pitman Hughes dies at 84
Hughes died Dec. 1 in Tampa, Florida.
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GOP sues over special elections in Pa. House majority battle
Rep. Bryan Cutler of Lancaster in a lawsuit filed late Friday asked Commonwealth Court to issue an injunction against special elections his Democratic counterpart scheduled.
2 months ago
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema leaves the Democratic Party to register as an independent
Sinema's move is unlikely to change the power balance in the Senate, as it comes days after Sen. Warnock won the Georgia runoff election to give Democrats a 51-49 majority.
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Former Trenton mayor endorses Assemblyman Benson for Mercer County Executive
After forming an exploratory committee, former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer will formally endorse Asm. Dan Benson for Mercer County Executive.
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Dispute over Pa. House special elections, control likely heading to court
Democrats say they control the Pennsylvania House after winning a majority of seats during the Nov. 8 midterm election.
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Former President Donald Trump’s company is found guilty of criminal tax fraud
Trump and his company have repeatedly faced criminal investigations but this case marks the first time his company has been charged, tried, and convicted on criminal charges.
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N.J. lawmakers tout bill to combat ‘discriminatory’ car insurance policies
Advocates push for legislation that would ban insurance companies from asking about credit score, education level, or occupation when determining a customer’s premium.
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First runoff election for Trenton City Council seats set for next week
Runoff election dates have been scheduled for five city council seats, including three at-large ones – but it wasn’t without legal drama.
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In tussle for Pennsylvania House leadership, parties clash over math and precedent
With a temporary even split in the PA House, Republicans and Democrats both argue they have a claim to control.
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Supreme Court weighs ‘most important case’ on democracy
A Republican-led challenge is asking the justices for a novel ruling that could significantly increase the power of state lawmakers over elections for Congress and the preside
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N.J. domestic workers’ bill of rights moves ahead in the Senate despite GOP pushback
The legislation would provide privacy rights to domestic workers, and require employers and domestic employees to enter into a written contract.
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School principals say culture wars made last year ‘rough as hell’
A new survey of high school principals reveals that political fights with parents and community members are on the rise and taking a serious toll.
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