
Politics
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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The teams helping Josh Shapiro prepare to become Pa.’s governor include wealthy donors, Republicans
During Pennsylvania’s 2022 midterm election, members of Shapiro’s transition teams gave $805,000 to his campaign.
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Does Central Jersey exist? Proposed tourism bill hopes to settle the debate
State Sen. Andrew Zwicker’s proposal to boost tourism in Central Jersey would put a clear definition on the often-debated region.
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Former Assembly minority leader Sen. Jon Branmick speaks about winning back public trust in a post-Trump era.
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Listen 1:35Pennsylvania Senate to put Philly DA Larry Krasner on trial
The Pa. state Senate is beginning what could be a long, partisan process of considering whether to force Philadelphia Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner from office.
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Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes convicted of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 trial
A federal jury has found Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and one other defendant guilty of seditious conspiracy in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes could be challenged for re-election by his friend, former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer.
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Pennsylvania’s Fetterman turns to governing
When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania.
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Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline will not seek re-election in 2023
Chester County’s lone Republican commissioner, Michelle Kichline, will not be seeking a third term in office, citing a belief in term limits.
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The midterm elections dust has settled in Washington. Here are 5 key takeaways
Overall, the electorate delivered a warning against going too far, against extremes, but we're likely headed for a messy, partisan two years.
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Moffa concedes, Hogan takes 142nd state House district in Bucks County with 53-vote difference
After a tight race, Moffa conceded on Thursday evening. He said there weren’t enough challenged provisional ballots for him to gain the majority.
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