Tag: politics
Bill allowing counties to process mail ballots early clears first hurdle in Pa. House
A new bill would give election officials a week to process mail ballots and make other long-sought changes. But it faces a long road to becoming law.
1 year ago
Ex-rebel sworn in as Colombia’s president in historic shift
Colombia’s first leftist President will be sworn into office on Sunday, in a colorful ceremony that marks a turning point in the South American nation’s history.
2 years ago
Being heard on Capitol Hill: Postcards with an edge
Clubs forming to write to elected officials are on the rise. Amid a growing deluge of emails and online petitions, the humble postcard makes a return.
5 years ago
Listen 5:16Democrats eye treasurer’s race, hoping for statewide sweep in Del.
Democrats have never held all six state offices at the same time.
5 years ago
Push by liberal Democrats’ to abolish ICE delights GOP
Liberal Democrats have unveiled doomed legislation aimed at abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, their eyes focused on galvanizing voters for the midterm elections.
6 years ago
New executive order aims to close wage gap for some Pa. women
The governor's order would only impact non-union state jobs — 15,571 positions total, 2,189 of which are vacant.
6 years ago
Gun-control activist launches run for Congress from new Montco district
Two Pennsylvania state lawmakers are also setting their sights on new 4th District seat in U.S. House.
6 years ago
South Jersey woman spurred into politics by Facebook post wins Freeholder seat
A Facebook post has ended up costing an Atlantic County Freeholder his job as a woman who objected to what he shared online defeated him in Tuesday's election.
6 years ago
One year later, the impact of Trump’s election win
It's been one year since President Trump was elected, and there's lots of opinions on the president's performance and on the Trump impact on local politics in Delaware.
6 years ago
Listen 0:00Gov. Wolf to consider bill that would weaken teacher seniority, among other school policy shifts
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would alter a wide range of state policies related to public education — including the weakening of seniority protections
7 years ago
Jay Silveria gives us a new American hero
Finally, within the U.S. government, we have a leader. This leader's name is Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria.
7 years ago
Delaware state Sen. Margaret Rose Henry announces retirement
The first African American woman elected to the Delaware Senate says she will not seek reelection in 2018.
7 years ago