Biden's social spending plan: Many progressives reluctantly accept smaller bill
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
Democrats previously pushed a 10-year, $3.5 trillion fiscal blueprint of Biden’s plan. But the actual package now seems likely to be half that size.
Shapiro breaks with Wolf over strategy on climate change
Josh Shapiro, the Democratic candidate for governor, is breaking with Gov. Tom Wolf on the centerpiece of Wolf’s plan to fight climate change amid the strong and sustained pushback it has received from building trades unions that have long backed the party's candidates for governor.
Josh Shapiro, the Democratic candidate for governor, is breaking with Gov. Tom Wolf on the centerpiece of Wolf’s plan to fight climate change amid the strong and sustained pushback it has received from building trades unions that have long backed the party's candidates for governor.
President Biden visits New Jersey to push infrastructure bill, education agenda
President Joe Biden continues to push his Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda with stops in Newark, Kearny and North Plainfield on Monday.
President Joe Biden continues to push his Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Agenda with stops in Newark, Kearny and North Plainfield on Monday.
Early voting opens in New Jersey: Where to find a polling location
Early voting in New Jersey's 2021 general election opened on Saturday and will continue for registered voters for over a week leading up to Election Day in the Garden State on Nov. 2.
Early voting in New Jersey's 2021 general election opened on Saturday and will continue for registered voters for over a week leading up to Election Day in the Garden State on Nov. 2.
Biden, Manchin, Schumer meet for budget talks, but still no deal
President Joe Biden hosted Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer for meetings in Delaware on Sunday, hoping to resolve lingering disputes over Democrats’ long-stalled effort to craft an expansive social and environmental measure.
President Joe Biden hosted Sens. Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer for meetings in Delaware on Sunday, hoping to resolve lingering disputes over Democrats’ long-stalled effort to craft an expansive social and environmental measure.
Spending in Pennsylvania's high court race exceeds $5M
Spending in the race for an open seat on Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court has blown past $5 million, according to new campaign finance reports, with less than two weeks left until Election Day.
Spending in the race for an open seat on Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court has blown past $5 million, according to new campaign finance reports, with less than two weeks left until Election Day.
New Jersey governor race tests incumbent Murphy's progressive politics
New Jersey has taken a decidedly liberal shift under first-term Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, increasing income taxes on the wealthy, expanding voting rights and tightening the state's already restrictive gun laws.
New Jersey has taken a decidedly liberal shift under first-term Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, increasing income taxes on the wealthy, expanding voting rights and tightening the state's already restrictive gun laws.
Democrats edge closer to deal on Biden's $2T spending plan
President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress have edged close to a deal on their big package of social services and climate change strategies.
President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress have edged close to a deal on their big package of social services and climate change strategies.
US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.
Philadelphia councilmember calls for hearings over SEPTA safety concerns
A member of Philadelphia City Council has introduced a resolution calling for hearings to address the ongoing safety concerns at SEPTA stations and on SEPTA vehicles.
A member of Philadelphia City Council has introduced a resolution calling for hearings to address the ongoing safety concerns at SEPTA stations and on SEPTA vehicles.
Fed sets new limits on policymakers' investments amid questionable trades
The Federal Reserve issued new restrictions on policymakers’ investments in response to questionable recent trades that forced two top officials to resign.
The Federal Reserve issued new restrictions on policymakers’ investments in response to questionable recent trades that forced two top officials to resign.
Court breathes new life into Harrisburg gun laws challenge
People are allowed to sue to challenge a city’s gun restrictions even if they have not been charged with violating them, Pennsylvania’s highest court ruled Wednesday.
People are allowed to sue to challenge a city’s gun restrictions even if they have not been charged with violating them, Pennsylvania’s highest court ruled Wednesday.
Shapiro reports $10M in campaign money for gubernatorial run
Shapiro, considered the likely Democratic nominee to succeed Gov. Tom Wolf, has raised a little over $9 million this year, his campaign said.
Shapiro, considered the likely Democratic nominee to succeed Gov. Tom Wolf, has raised a little over $9 million this year, his campaign said.
Pennsylvania Senate moves to overhaul probation system
Pennsylvania's state Senate is again launching a bipartisan bill to overhaul how probation is handled, with a unanimous Judiciary Committee vote Tuesday.
Pennsylvania's state Senate is again launching a bipartisan bill to overhaul how probation is handled, with a unanimous Judiciary Committee vote Tuesday.
DeSantis threatens to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Jill Biden stumps for Murphy in New Jersey re-election bid
First lady Jill Biden campaigned Friday for Democrats in governors' races in Virginia and New Jersey, saying "this election will set a course for a year from now” during her first political trip of her husband's presidency.
First lady Jill Biden campaigned Friday for Democrats in governors' races in Virginia and New Jersey, saying "this election will set a course for a year from now” during her first political trip of her husband's presidency.
DOJ will ask Supreme Court to suspend Texas abortion law
The Biden administration will turn next to the Supreme Court in an effort to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.
The Biden administration will turn next to the Supreme Court in an effort to halt a Texas law that has banned most abortions since September.
Biden highlights cheaper child care in speech on stalled spending bill
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
As part of his continued push for his stalled social spending bill, President Joe Biden claimed investments in child care and other social safety net programs are imperative to keep America competitive in the global economy.
Biden’s Supreme Court commission holds public meeting on reform
President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.
President Biden’s commission on the U.S. Supreme Court, tasked with studying potential changes like expansion and term limits, is meeting on Friday.
Mock ballot drop box found at Bristol Borough Hall, officials say
The mock ballot drop box had been used previously as a dancing drop box costume, according to the Bucks County Board of Elections.
The mock ballot drop box had been used previously as a dancing drop box costume, according to the Bucks County Board of Elections.