Stricter voter ID requirements would likely not have prevented people from casting fraudulent ballots in the vast majority of cases charged in Pennsylvania over the past decade, a Votebeat and …
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Politics & Government
Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity to run for governor against Josh Shapiro
by myphillyconnection 8 viewsPennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity kickstarted her gubernatorial campaign Monday with an attack ad against Gov. Josh Shapiro, the Democratic incumbent who may have presidential aspirations in 2028. Garrity, a Republican …
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Politics & Government
Philly suburbs were once poster child of gerrymandering for district shaped like Goofy kicking Donald Duck
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsAs redistricting fights erupt in Texas and California, line drawers looking for a political edge will have a hard time matching the artistic beauty of the blatant gerrymandering done in …
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Politics & Government
GOP passes transit plan in Pa. Senate, but it faces Democratic opposition ahead
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsThe Pennsylvania Senate approved a state budget and a transportation plan Tuesday, but the proposal has received pushback from Democrats as it moves to the House of Representatives. The two-year, …
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Politics & Government
Following lawsuit, Trump administration reinstates $750,000 in grant funding to Woodmere Art Museum
by myphillyconnection 9 viewsLess than two weeks after the Woodmere Art Museum filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding $750,000 of grant funding, the federal government agreed to give the money …
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Politics & Government
City Council condemns President Trump over plans to alter the slavery exhibit at Independence Park
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsCity Council took a firm stance Thursday against the Trump administration's expected changes to an exhibit on slavery at Independence National Historical Park. Council President Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd) introduced a …
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Politics & Government
City Council approves additional hiring protections for jobseekers with criminal records
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsThousands of Philadelphians with criminal records will get additional protections when job hunting under newly passed amendments to the city's fair hiring law. The legislation, introduced by Councilmember Rue Landau …
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Politics & Government
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new memoir to offer insights on his rise to political stardom
by myphillyconnection 6 viewsPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has written a memoir that offers a behind-the-scenes look at his political rise from a state representative to a potential 2028 presidential candidate. The memoir, "Where …
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Politics & Government
City Council calls for examining policies for domestic violence cases following Kada Scott’s death
by myphillyconnection 7 viewsKada Scott's death has prompted City Council to examine Philadelphia's policies when incidents of domestic violence are reported. Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to hold a future hearing, …
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City Council approves 10-cent fee on paper bags, but mayor could still veto bill
by myphillyconnection 4 viewsStores may have to start charging consumers 10 cents for using paper bags at the checkout counter after City Council approved a bill on Thursday, but the controversial legislation didn't …
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