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Government Accountability

A police woman in front of a sign for SNAP eligibility
Politics & Policy

How the federal government shutdown is affecting New Jersey

Thousands of federal employees in the Garden State are hit by furloughs. National Parks and recreation areas in N.J. remain open, but that’s subject to change.

3 days ago

Listen 0:41
Mike Johnson frowning
Politics & Policy

Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown

Roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, and they could lose out on $400 million in daily wages.

3 days ago

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Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

U.S. government shutdown hits Philly: Here’s what we know

Independence National Historical Park closed Wednesday on the first day of the shutdown.

5 days ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and President Donald Trump.
Politics & Policy
WESA

Judge protects Pennsylvania — for now — from federal reprisal in food-stamp dispute

State officials say they are open to sharing the data — if it isn't shared with other agencies.

5 days ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania agencies warn of mounting damage as state enters its 4th month of a budget stalemate

The ongoing impasse has stalled billions of dollars from going to schools and social services, and it has no certain end in sight.

5 days ago

President Donald Trump looks on
Politics & Policy

Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands

Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration.

6 days ago

A close-up photo of the Liberty Bell
Politics & Policy

What happens to Independence Park during the government shutdown? No one seems to know

Union leaders in Philly say the Trump administration has not provided guidance for a shutdown, as employees worry that their jobs could be permanently cut.

6 days ago

John Thune speaking, with Mike Johnson and JD Vance standing on either side of him during a press conference
Politics & Policy

U.S. government headed to a shutdown after last-ditch vote fails in Senate

The failure of Congress to keep the government open means that hundreds of thousands of federal workers could be furloughed or laid off.

6 days ago

The U.S. Capitol Building
Politics & Policy

Here’s what to know about the government shutdown

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that roughly 750,000 federal employees could be furloughed each day of the shutdown.

1 week ago

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Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. Democrats decry Jeffrey Yass spending in judicial races, compare him to Elon Musk

Democrats say Yass’ involvement in this year’s judicial retention races is only the latest example of his work to influence the judiciary for more favorable outcomes.

1 week ago

Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump photos side by side
Politics & Policy
WESA

Pennsylvania joins legal fight over Trump Administration demand for food-stamp data

At issue is a demand by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for five years’ worth of data about Pennsylvanians who receive SNAP benefits.

2 weeks ago

Matthew Burrows
Education

‘Sorprendidos’: la auditora de Delaware afirma que múltiples errores en los informes financieros desencadenaron la crisis fiscal del distrito escolar

El informe de la auditora Lydia York encuentra fallos en cómo el superintendente, el jefe de finanzas y la junta escolar de Appoquinimink supervisaron las finanzas.

2 weeks ago

a baby Atlantic sturgeon
Politics & Policy

EPA approves long-awaited protections for endangered fish in the Delaware River

Environmentalists have called for protections for the federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon for decades.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:13
Ru Amagasu and Aaron Deede smile
Health

Pa. disability advocates and long-term care facilities are bracing for the ripple effects of impending Medicaid cuts

Health policy experts and long-term care operators predict that federal funding cuts will ultimately affect services for “most vulnerable” patients and residents.

2 weeks ago

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In this photo combo Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., left, speaking during a news conference, Feb. 13, 2024, in Washington and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaking, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey is guaranteed 3 gubernatorial debates. Here’s why

Gubernatorial candidates who accept public funds for themselves and their running mates are required to participate in debates largely sponsored by media outlets.

3 weeks ago

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