Murphy frustrated at higher gas tax but says it's needed
VINELAND, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday that though he doesn't like raising "any tax," the recently announced hike of more than 10 percent in the gas tax is necessary to keep the state's transportation trust fund viable.
VINELAND, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday that though he doesn't like raising "any tax," the recently announced hike of more than 10 percent in the gas tax is necessary to keep the state's transportation trust fund viable.
Wolf: Courts, not church fund, better for abuse victims
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's governor said Friday he was against a proposal to compensate victims of child sexual abuse by priests through a church-established fund, saying that lawmakers instead should amend state law to let victims sue over decades-old events.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's governor said Friday he was against a proposal to compensate victims of child sexual abuse by priests through a church-established fund, saying that lawmakers instead should amend state law to let victims sue over decades-old events.
Bishops back victim fund over abuse lawsuits in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Roman Catholic officials in Pennsylvania began lining up quickly and publicly with a key state legislative ally Thursday in backing the creation of a victims' compensation fund as an alternative to allowing victims in decades-old child sexual abuse cases to sue the church in court.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Roman Catholic officials in Pennsylvania began lining up quickly and publicly with a key state legislative ally Thursday in backing the creation of a victims' compensation fund as an alternative to allowing victims in decades-old child sexual abuse cases to sue the church in court.
NJ lawmaker seeks grand jury to investigate church
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey lawmaker is calling on the state's attorney general to form a grand jury to investigate potential sex abuse in the Catholic Church.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A New Jersey lawmaker is calling on the state's attorney general to form a grand jury to investigate potential sex abuse in the Catholic Church.
Washington says goodbye to John McCain
It's Washington's turn to say goodbye to John McCain. His way. The six-term Republican senator, who lived and worked in the nation's capital over four decades, is lying in state under the U.S. Capitol rotunda for a ceremony and public visitation.
It's Washington's turn to say goodbye to John McCain. His way. The six-term Republican senator, who lived and worked in the nation's capital over four decades, is lying in state under the U.S. Capitol rotunda for a ceremony and public visitation.
President Trump cancels pay raises for federal employees set for January
President Donald Trump is canceling pay raises due in January for most civilian federal employees, he informed Congress on Thursday, citing budget constraints. But the workers still could see a slightly smaller boost in their pay under a proposal lawmakers are considering.
President Donald Trump is canceling pay raises due in January for most civilian federal employees, he informed Congress on Thursday, citing budget constraints. But the workers still could see a slightly smaller boost in their pay under a proposal lawmakers are considering.
Sen. John McCain's body arrives in DC
The body of Sen. John McCain has arrived in the District as the nation’s capital prepares to honor his life.
The body of Sen. John McCain has arrived in the District as the nation’s capital prepares to honor his life.
Report: Sarah Palin not invited to McCain funeral
(FOX NEWS) - In 2008, she was chosen to be his running mate – potentially just a heartbeat away from the presidency. But now former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, like President Trump, has been left off the list of invitees to the funeral of the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, according to multiple reports.
(FOX NEWS) - In 2008, she was chosen to be his running mate – potentially just a heartbeat away from the presidency. But now former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, like President Trump, has been left off the list of invitees to the funeral of the late U.S. Sen. John McCain, according to multiple reports.
Final farewells to Sen. John McCain at Arizona State Capitol
Family, friends and constituents gathered Wednesday at Arizona's Capitol to pay their respects to Sen. John McCain, the first of two days of services here before he departs the state he has represented since the 1980s.
Family, friends and constituents gathered Wednesday at Arizona's Capitol to pay their respects to Sen. John McCain, the first of two days of services here before he departs the state he has represented since the 1980s.
Trump: White House counsel Don McGahn to depart in the fall
President Donald Trump is tweeting that his White House counsel, Don McGahn, will be departing in the fall after the Senate confirmation vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the Supreme Court.
President Donald Trump is tweeting that his White House counsel, Don McGahn, will be departing in the fall after the Senate confirmation vote for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the Supreme Court.
Ex-Pennsylvania treasurer sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A former elected Pennsylvania state treasurer was sentenced Tuesday to 2? years in federal prison for trying to squeeze campaign cash from a law firm and a property management firm during his failed 2014 bid for governor.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A former elected Pennsylvania state treasurer was sentenced Tuesday to 2? years in federal prison for trying to squeeze campaign cash from a law firm and a property management firm during his failed 2014 bid for governor.
Wolf makes 2-day trip to visit hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's governor is heading to Puerto Rico to examine damage from last year's Hurricane Maria and to develop cultural and business ties.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's governor is heading to Puerto Rico to examine damage from last year's Hurricane Maria and to develop cultural and business ties.
Senators recall McCain as 'a treasure' and 'happy warrior'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Joe Manchin stepped between John McCain's desk and empty chair and looked down at the white roses topping the black fabric draped across it. In one quick movement, he crossed himself, kissed his fingers and touched them to the cloth.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sen. Joe Manchin stepped between John McCain's desk and empty chair and looked down at the white roses topping the black fabric draped across it. In one quick movement, he crossed himself, kissed his fingers and touched them to the cloth.
Pa. school safety report emphasizes need for more mental health services
After visiting each region of the state and collaborating with students, teachers, parents and law enforcement, Pennsylvania’s School Safety Task Force—created in the wake of February’s mass shooting in Parkland, Florida—has released a new report with its recommendations to make schools safer.
After visiting each region of the state and collaborating with students, teachers, parents and law enforcement, Pennsylvania’s School Safety Task Force—created in the wake of February’s mass shooting in Parkland, Florida—has released a new report with its recommendations to make schools safer.
Memorial services set for Senator John McCain
There will be memorial events celebrating the life of Senator John McCain in Arizona and Washington, D.C.
There will be memorial events celebrating the life of Senator John McCain in Arizona and Washington, D.C.
Farewell statement from Arizona Senator John McCain
Rick Davis, Senator John McCain’s former presidential campaign manager and a family spokesman, read McCain's farewell statement during a news conference at the Arizona State Capitol.
Rick Davis, Senator John McCain’s former presidential campaign manager and a family spokesman, read McCain's farewell statement during a news conference at the Arizona State Capitol.
White House flag no longer flying at half-staff following McCain's death
The White House issued two statements on Monday, and once again lowered the American flag to half-staff, after having raised it Monday morning, following the death of U.S. Senator John McCain. The flag had been lowered to half-staff after the Senator's death on Saturday as well as Sunday but was raised again on Monday morning, following backlash from political officials and the public.
The White House issued two statements on Monday, and once again lowered the American flag to half-staff, after having raised it Monday morning, following the death of U.S. Senator John McCain. The flag had been lowered to half-staff after the Senator's death on Saturday as well as Sunday but was raised again on Monday morning, following backlash from political officials and the public.
Murphy rejects bill requiring law to end NJ-Pa. tax pact
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy rejected legislation on Monday that would have made it more difficult for him to end a tax reciprocity agreement with Pennsylvania.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy rejected legislation on Monday that would have made it more difficult for him to end a tax reciprocity agreement with Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania flags lowered to honor Sen. John McCain
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Flags at Pennsylvania state government buildings and grounds are flying at half-staff to honor Arizona Sen. John McCain, who died of brain cancer over the weekend.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- Flags at Pennsylvania state government buildings and grounds are flying at half-staff to honor Arizona Sen. John McCain, who died of brain cancer over the weekend.
Trump terminating NAFTA, negotiating with Canada
The Trump administration and Mexico have reached a preliminary accord to end the North American Free Trade Agreement and replace it with a deal that the administration wants to be more favorable to the United States.
The Trump administration and Mexico have reached a preliminary accord to end the North American Free Trade Agreement and replace it with a deal that the administration wants to be more favorable to the United States.